2009 was a special year.

In 2008, the Olympic Games in the capital of the eastern country shocked the world, and the sheer size and scale shocked everyone.

This was followed by a frenzied performance by Croatia at Euro 2008.

A group of high-spirited young people won this crown in their first European Championship appearance, and the rhapsody resounded all over the world.

The Croatian players, led by Suker, have become the focus of everyone.

The 2009 Champions League was also in the spotlight.

Manchester United are neck and neck with Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have also become the most high-profile players of the year.

Despite AC Milan's elimination, Suker missed out on an important Champions League match.

This makes the situation of the top three unattainable, but it still makes many fans look forward to this Champions League final, which can be called the pinnacle.

Most importantly, football has begun to enter a new era.

Suker became the first shot to start a new era, transitioning from players such as Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo and others to the era of Suker, Ronaldo, Messi and others.

This era is also exciting, and football is still hot.

Some people's youth is over, but there are also many more young people whose youth is being played out in full swing.

In the 2008/2009 season, after Suker's return in the Europa League, AC Milan beat Inter Milan with their hot form, and jumped to second place in the standings thanks to Juventus' mistakes.

They are just 2 points away from the championship spot.

The stumbling first half of the season and the frenzied second half of the season have formed the main theme of AC Milan's season.

But the gap between these two points is difficult to bridge.

There are not many games left, and it will be difficult for Inter Milan's opponents to shake them, Mourinho's Inter Milan is gradually starting to stabilize, these guys are playing better and better, and AC Milan is difficult to find a chance to turn the tables.

Simply, they still have the Europa League to fight for.

The final of the Europa League was played at the Salazioglu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.

This is also the home of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey's three giants.

The Europa League final will be played by Shakhtar Donetsk and AC Milan.

AC Milan have never won the Europa League so far.

Compared to their eight glorious Champions League trophies, the Europa League has not been a single one.

For this reason, the impact of this championship is also a very new attempt.

Back then, it was also a helpless championship impact.

After all, who made them suffer elimination in the Champions League.

The Europa League final is an outpost of the Champions League.

Three days later, the Champions League final will be played by Manchester United and Barcelona.

This game has attracted the attention of countless people.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, these are the two most famous players at the moment, and they are also the young generation with the best chance of challenging Suker's current honors.

For this reason, the match between these two is naturally widely watched.

After Su Ke and the others arrived in Turkey, they soon saw a familiar figure in the hotel where they were staying.

"Boss?"

Suke looked past in surprise.

I saw Maldini, who had been retired for a year, and his family appeared in the hotel.

"Suke, long time no see."

Maldini is still like that, despite retiring, his body has not been blessed, which is also a sign of self-discipline.

Compared with many players who have lost their shape directly after retiring, Maldini is obviously more self-disciplined.

Suke, Gattuso, Kaka, Pirlo, Ambrosini and others surrounded him.

They haven't seen each other for a long time, so they're very happy.

Suke touched Maldini's head, and his long hair had been trimmed into a neat short hair.

"Why do you suddenly want to change your hairstyle? It used to be cool. ”

Maldini laughed: "I'm retired, I want a fresh start, so I change my imagination, isn't it pretty?" ”

"It's not pretty!" Suke was straight to the point.

Maldini laughed and kicked over, and Sooke twisted away with ease.

"Paul, are you here to cheer us on?" Gattuso raised his voice and clenched his fists: "Look, I'll get you a Europa League title back." ”

"Yo~~~ Ivan, it's amazing~~"

"Ivan wants to win the Europa League for us~~~"

Sooke and Pirlo began to be yin and yang again.

Maldini watched everyone fight and couldn't help but smile: "You still haven't changed at all. ”

With that, he looked at Ambrosini; "You've done a great job."

Ambrosini smiled reluctantly as he looked at Sooke, Gattuso, and Pirlo.

This season, the three of them rarely fight like they used to.

Perhaps it was Maldini's presence that made them a little easier.

That's when it was back to what it used to be.

"Tomorrow's game, I'll go to the scene to cheer you on." Maldini smiled and said, "Then I'll go first." ”

Seeing Maldini's family leave the hotel, Su Ke and the others also checked in immediately.

In the room, Suke threw his suitcase against the wall and threw it directly on the bed.

Kaka is also the same.

"There are three games left."

Kaka said.

Suke turned his head to look over.

"Three games in hand, you're leaving."

Suke nodded.

One Europa League game, two home and away games.

The home game of the 37th round of the league is Suke's farewell match.

It was also the last time Suker wore an AC Milan shirt at the San Siro Stadium, which Milan fans cherished.

Kaka is also a little melancholy.

He rejected Real Madrid's offer and he intends to stay at AC Milan for another season as for the future.

Neither of them chatted too much, and after packing their bags, they simply had dinner and then got ready for bed.

Istanbul will always be a pain in the hearts of AC Milan fans.

Although some years have passed, I am still haunted by a lot of negative emotions when I come back here.

They have completed their revenge on Liverpool and feel relatively comfortable, but the stain has never been erased.

The Istanbul tragedy still surrounds their hearts.

The night of the Europa League final.

The whole of Istanbul has also become lively.

Although it does not have the influence of the Champions League, with AC Milan and the superstar Suker to help, this game is also quite interesting.

The match was a bit more crowded than usual, with most of these local fans coming to watch Suker's game, so AC Milan had a relatively large number of fans in the stadium.

"The Europa League final is just around the corner, and with Shakhtar Donetsk challenging them, can AC Milan win their first Europa League trophy and can Suker leave Milan with a precious trophy before leaving."

Amid the cheers of the crowd, players from both sides entered the tunnel from the players' tunnel.

The starting line-ups for both sides are as follows:

AC Milan (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Dida.

Defenders: Zambrotta, Nesta, Simunic, Jankulovski.

Midfielders: Gattuso, Pirlo, Beckham.

Forwards: Pato, Suker, Ronaldinho.

Shakhtar Donetsk (4-4-2:):

Goalkeeper: Pyatov.

Defenders: Kuchel, Vyachez, Brandau, Chiglins.

Midfielders: Willian, Eger, Fernandi, Hubsmann.

Forwards: Ruiz, Jelavic.

"Why are you here?"

Suke looked at Jelavic in surprise.

Jelavic scratched his head, he thought Suker didn't remember himself.

He was still a substitute when he played for Dinamo Zagreb and he didn't have much to do with Suker.

Unexpectedly, Su Ke actually remembered himself.

"I just moved this year." Jelavic said.

Su Ke nodded: "Come on!" ”

With that, Suker returned to his lineup.

Soon, players from both sides lined up in their respective halves.

The game is about to begin.

At this moment, the eyes of the audience were focused on the stadium.

Shakhtar Donetsk from Ukraine have the potential to make a brilliant season and win the Europa League.

But in front of them is a big mountain called 'AC Milan'.

But no matter how difficult it is, they have to take courageous steps.

For Jelavic in particular, this is a stage where he can prove himself, and he intends to use this game to return to the mainstream European leagues.

AC Milan are strong, but they are not without chances.

Of course, until then, their defenders will have to withstand the onslaught of Suker.

Otherwise, everything is in vain.

(End of chapter)