Italy, Inter Milan, President's Office.
Two people were sitting opposite each other on the sofa, chatting about the Champions League.
These two people are both famous figures in international football-Maxi Moratti and Jose Mourinho!
Now the combination of these two people has become Inter Milan's golden partner.
After only two years of coaching, Mourinho led Inter Milan to a strong rise. Last season's double championship proved to the world that the terrifying international era has arrived again.
And this season, they are competing in the third tier, leading the league and successfully advancing to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Not busy today, Moratti called Mourinho to the office to talk about the Champions League.
"Jose, what do you think of the Champions League?"
"Mr. Chairman, our goal is to win the championship, there is no doubt about it."
"But Barcelona is difficult to deal with. After all, they are the defending champions and are in very good shape now. Moreover, they also had an advantage in the group stage. They won one and drew one against us. They are not easy to play in the semifinals..."
Hearing Moratti's words, Mourinho smiled slightly and said with a confident expression: "In the Barcelona game, I am not prepared to advance by winning."
"oh?"
"I want Guardiola to have a taste of the Italian chain defense and the Moser Bus! As long as we defend well, we will advance to the finals!"
"Seeing your expression makes me feel more at ease. I have been looking forward to this Champions League championship for too long. I really hope I can get it right away."
"Mr. Chairman, I will definitely do what you want!"
"Jose, let me ask again, if we can successfully advance to the finals, who do you think we will meet?"
"Haha, this is hard to say."
"Oh? I thought you were definitely going to say Manchester United, but since you said that, it seems you have seen Monaco very much."
Mourinho looked out the window and said slowly: "Yunsheng is indeed very powerful, not only because of his good results in leading the team, but also because of his charisma. He can win the league championship with any team. It’s not something that ordinary coaches can do. From this point of view, he is not only strong personally, but he is also very good at player management.”
"Being able to win the league championship in any team is not something that ordinary coaches can do," Moratti nodded. "It is true. For example, a coach who has won championships in Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan Head coach.”
"Hahahaha, you are right, then he must be a special one!"
Since the draw results came out, the players have been very excited, especially several young people. This is their first appearance in the Champions League semi-finals, and they are looking forward to the upcoming games.
However, Yun Sheng discovered that Dong Fangzhuo was not in a high mood these days and was in average condition during training.
After careful consideration, Yun Sheng did not ask him directly. Instead, he treated him at home and invited several Chinese compatriots to chat with him.
During this period, Liu Surong has been busy with the company's affairs, and Zhou Xiaoyue is also traveling in France due to her studies, so there are not many opportunities to have dinner with Yun Sheng.
Today happened to be Sun Jihai, Dong Fangzhuo, Wang Chuhe, Zhang Linpeng, Liu Surong and Zhou Xiaoyue, plus Yun Sheng, seven people sitting around the villa's restaurant to have dinner together.
Everyone chatted about what happened in the past period of time, relaxed and comfortable.
Since winning the double crown and finishing the Champions League quarter-finals, everyone has rarely been so relaxed.
After not coming to Yunsheng's house for two months, everyone found that everything here had changed.
Dong Fangzhuo looked at the oil painting on the wall curiously: "What kind of oil painting is this?"
Zhou Xiaoyue: "This is not an oil painting, but a gouache."
Dong Fangzhuo: "Oh, are the people up here on vacation?"
Zhou Xiaoyue: "This painting is the rebirth of the world after the catastrophe."
Dong Fangzhuo: "Oh..."
Zhou Xiaoyue: "Yeah."
Wang Chuhe patted Dong Fangzhuo on the shoulder: "Brother Dong, you should just talk about football. You have nothing to do with art..."
Liu Surong also covered her mouth and smiled: "You are now the semi-finals of the Champions League. Congratulations."
Dong Fangzhuo pointed at Wang Chuhe: "It is mainly due to him. His two goals helped the team equalize the score in the away game, and finally advanced successfully with the advantage of away goals."
Wang Chuhe waved his hand modestly: "No, no, the team can win because the boss leads the team well."
Sun Jihai nodded: "Not bad, not bad. You are good at flattering. After retirement, you can return to work in the Chinese Football Association."
Wang Chuhe: "Brother Hai, you can't do this to me..."
When talking about the Champions League, everyone became more interested and talked about interesting things about participating in the Champions League this season.
The one who participated in the most Champions League games this season was Sun Jihai, who started almost every game, while Wang Chuhe was almost always a substitute in the early stage. Later, due to Beckham's injury and Makelele's resignation, he got more opportunities to play. Dong Fangzhuo almost always comes on as a substitute, and Zhang Linpeng is a dedicated spectator.
It is now late April. After dinner, everyone is chatting in the yard.
Talk about football, talk about the past of China, talk in twos and threes, carefree and contented.
Yun Sheng deliberately chose to sit next to Dong Fangzhuo. Looking at Dong Fangzhuo who didn't talk much, Yun Sheng smiled: "Xiao Dong, I noticed that you have talked a lot less during this period. Is there something bothering you?"
Dong Fangzhuo shook his head: "It's nothing, I just remembered some past events and felt a little emotional."
"Are you a little melancholy because Manchester United was drawn in the Champions League semi-final draw?"
Dong Fangzhuo was speechless for a long time. After a long time, he spoke: "Boss, in my life, although I started in China, I regard Manchester United as the real starting point of football. When I joined Manchester United, I thought that my My football career officially started. When I was on loan in Belgium, I was the top scorer. At that time, I was looking forward to being full of Manchester United."
"But after a serious injury in the summer of 2008, Manchester United chose to terminate my contract. When I was recovering from my injury in Paris, I once thought that my football life would be over, until you called me. Now I get it in Monaco Everything I have is given to me by you, boss, and I am extremely grateful to you."
"But whenever I think of Manchester United, my heart is very complicated. I don't know if it's love or hate? They brought me to Europe, I should love them; they left me when I was in the most difficult time, I There is still some resentment in my heart..."
Dong Fangzhuo stopped talking again. He looked at the night sky in the distance, which was the direction of England.
After hearing this, Yun Sheng shook his head and whispered.
"Xiao Dong, you said you have a mixture of love and hate? I think you still love more in your heart."
