For many people, even-numbered years are always more flattering.
In addition to personal preference, the bigger factor is that there are major international football events in even years, such as the World Cup or the European Cup. These events are grand festivals for fans.
On the stage of the 2012 European Cup that just passed, 16 top European teams gathered in Ukraine and Poland to fight for the final championship.
In the final, Italy defeated the powerful Spain through a penalty shootout, not only winning the European Cup, but also completely ending Spain's era of world dominance in pass-and-control football. This European Cup final will always be remembered by fans for many years to come.
In this tournament, countless classic shots have become hot topics among fans.
The Irish fans sang in the rain to encourage their team. Casillas's girlfriend led the Spanish reporting team with red lips and a low smile. After Balotelli scored, he embraced his mother affectionately in the stands. After the final, Buffon comforted his mother in front of the goal. Casillas...
These scenes have become eternal memories in the hearts of fans and will last forever in the history of football.
After the game, the various European Cup awards were also announced.
Del Piero won the Golden Boot with 6 goals and he also won the best player award. The Italian captain adhered to his responsibilities and led the team to the end with his strong spirit and skills. He was an important contributor to Italy's victory in the European Cup.
The assist king has become Pirlo's bag. In fact, in the minds of many fans, Pirlo also has the qualifications to win the best player, but Piero's performance is too eye-catching, which overshadows his brilliance, but a generation of Italians The midfield maestro's performance also won praise from fans around the world.
Another player who is highly praised is Buffon. Buffon's club career last season was perfect. Not only did he win the quadruple crown with his Juventus teammates, but he also broke the long-standing Serie A clean sheet record and the international record. He has a clean sheet record in football, and he showed bravery in this cup, resolving dangerous situations many times, and saving Torres' penalty in the end was the epitome of his bravery in this cup. After the game, "France Football" named Buffon, saying that he deserves this year's Ballon d'Or! (The names mentioned by "France Football" are real historical events)
It is only summer now, and it is too early to discuss the Ballon d'Or in advance, but what is certain is that the candidates for the Ballon d'Or will definitely be the double candidates of the four-time champion Juventus and the Italian national team, Buffon, Del Piero, Pirlo and other stars are most likely.
The award for best coach undoubtedly belongs to champion coach Yun Sheng.
Taking over the Italian team midway, according to Chinese tradition, changing coaches before the game is a big disadvantage.
However, Yunsheng relied on his outstanding performance to build this team into a top team, defeating the powerful Germany, England, and Spain along the way, and finally succeeded in reaching the top. His football philosophy was once again recognized at the national team level. Confirm.
In the selection of UEFA's official 23-man best team for the 2012 European Cup, the champion Italian team occupied 11 seats, including Del Piero, Buffon, Pirlo, Balotelli, Cassano, De Rossi and other stars. were selected one after another.
In an interview with reporters after the game, Yunsheng publicly stated: "I like the Italian team very much and enjoy this European Cup trip, but I hope to coach a club team in the future, so it is a pity. , I will not renew my contract with the Italian team. From now on, I will not be the coach of the Italian team. I wish the Italian team good luck in the future."
This decision saddened many Italian fans.
They originally thought that Yun Sheng would stay, lead the team to compete in the 2014 World Cup, and help the Italian team replicate the miracle of the Spanish team, but in the end Yun Sheng left.
He was like a gust of wind, blowing coolly through the night skies of Poland and Ukraine, giving all Italian fans the most beautiful dream.
However, among many Italian fans, there are still some people who are very excited, and that is Juventus fans.
If Yunsheng does not renew his contract with the Italian team, he is likely to return to coach Juventus!
This idea is valid. After all, Yunsheng's departure from Juventus is just to help the Italian team in emergency situations, and there is no other contradiction.
Well, at least that's what it looks like from the outside.
After Yunsheng announced that he would not renew his contract with the Italian team, Juventus chairman Agnelli immediately stood up and said that he would try to bring coach Yunsheng back to Juventus and let him continue to help Juventus achieve success. And when facing the media, he sincerely stated that he would give Yunsheng more transfer funds and more management power, and would bring Yunsheng back to Turin at all costs!
A few days later, Yun Sheng did return to Turin.
But he didn't come back to coach, but to celebrate winning the European Cup.
The day after the final, the entire Italian team chartered a flight back to Apennines.
When the plane landed at the Rome airport, countless fans looked forward to welcoming their hero.
The Italian President personally received the entire Italian team and expressed his gratitude to them for their achievements.
And Yunsheng was even awarded the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy!
The Star of Italy is a cluster of two star-shaped crosses intertwined with two intertwined olive and oak branches. This medal is awarded to foreigners and Italians abroad who have made outstanding contributions to promoting friendly relations between Italy and other countries. It is one of the highest honors awarded by Italy.
Wearing the Italian Star, Yun Sheng felt very emotional.
Unexpectedly, within two years of coming to Italy, he not only helped Juventus become a four-time champion, but also led the Italian team to win the European Cup. This knighthood is a great honor for him, and it is also the fact that as a Chinese, he has won the world championship for his motherland. The respect of the world.
The celebration went from Rome to Milan, and from Milan to Turin.
In the next few days, the celebration will continue all the way south, and happy cheers and applause will ignite enthusiasm across Italy.
However, Yun Sheng took leave in advance and asked to say goodbye.
Beretta, chairman of the Italian Professional League, extended the invitation again: "You are a hero of Italian football. Countless fans want to meet you in person and express their gratitude to you."
Yunsheng smiled and said: "It is enough for champion players like Del Piero and Buffon to show up. It doesn't matter whether I am there or not."
Beretta looked at Yunsheng regretfully: "We say goodbye this time. I don't know when we can meet again next time. I really hope you can stay in Serie A."
Yun Sheng looked into the distance: "The Italian team is very strong, and with young talented players like Balotelli and Bonucci, it will definitely get better and better in the future. I wish Italian football all the best and President Beretta all the best."
Seeing Yun Sheng's calm and peaceful expression, Beretta was filled with emotion.
After Yunsheng leaves Apennines, where will the future of Italian football go...
