big mouth ball king

Chapter 354 Here comes the defending champion
"The Scotsman", one of the largest media in Scotland, criticized Tang Zhenglong fiercely.

"We are the hosts and we deserve respect."

The article counts the efforts made by the Scots to host the UEFA Cup final, and Dalglish is the pride of the Scots, and Tang Zhenglong is not allowed to humiliate him.

But soon the "Guardian" came out to speak for Tang Zhenglong, "When Dalglish played for Liverpool, Tang Zhenglong was not born yet. It is normal for him not to know the Scottish legend, just like most of us have never seen Bailey play football."

"The Guardian" also tactfully criticized Dalglish, saying that he was provocative.

"Since you are a special guest of UEFA, you must at least familiarize yourself with the lineups of the two teams, otherwise it will be very embarrassing."

In addition to the mainstream media, the Internet is even more noisy. The sturdy Scots said online that they would throw rotten eggs and tomatoes outside the hotel where they stayed in Cologne.

"Cologne and Tang Zhenglong must pay the price."

Dalglish was furious, but he did not respond publicly, and UEFA had put out the fire for him.

It's all in the football circle, and UEFA still has to give it face, otherwise you won't even think about awarding events and UEFA positions in the future.

Amid the noise, Sevilla came, and Juande Ramos brought the whole team to Glasgow.

Sevilla's training was done in London, and they didn't come to Glasgow until before the game, because Juand felt that the training conditions in London would be much better.

Sevilla's star-studded lineup, reporters gathered at the airport to greet the players, this is the treatment of the defending champions.

The first star in the Sevilla team is Daniel Alves from Brazil. He is rumored with Barcelona and Real Madrid. The outside world speculates that Alves' transfer is just a matter of time and money.

The only suspense is how much money can be sold, not whether it can be sold.

"Daniel, will you leave Seville?"

"No, I will help Sevilla win more championships. Two UEFA Cup championships are not enough. We will win the championship next year."

This is strange, because the UEFA Cup is the second-level intercontinental league in Europe after all, and Sevilla fans must hope to participate in the Champions League next year.

"Daniel, I have reliable information that you have signed with Barcelona."

Alves smiled: "I have said it many times and I can say it again, I love Sevilla."

Another very important star of Sevilla is forward Fabiano. Although the Brazilian has only scored 4 UEFA Cup goals for Sevilla so far, his role is not only to score, but also to connect the forward line.

Fabiano is the kind of very comprehensive striker, his contribution can not only be measured by goals.

"Luis, are you confident of scoring in the final?"

"of course."

Fabiano's self-confidence is not without reason, last year's UEFA Cup final Sevilla 4 to 0 bloodbath Middlesbrough.

Fabiano was the first to score. After that, Sevilla seemed to be on the hook, scoring one goal after another.

"Last year it was 4-0, what about this time?"

In the eyes of the outside world, Cologne and Middlesbrough are similar teams, both of which are civilian counterattack teams.

When it comes to reality, Fabiano became cautious. This is football discipline, that is, keep a low profile before the game and don't talk too much.

"The important thing is to win the game, not to score a few goals. Last year was completely different from now."

Coming to Glasgow, Sevilla is very low-key. The head coach Juande Ramos minimizes the team's presence as much as possible. He doesn't like the spotlight on the players before the game, which can easily affect the player's state.

But he must attend the pre-match press conference.

This was the first time Juand confronted Stevens. The two shook hands warmly on the stage, but soon, the smell of gunpowder came out.

Juand satirized Cologne as a one-man team.

"No one in our team has scored more than 5 goals, but Tang Zhenglong from Cologne scored 15 goals alone. This is a bit like football 30 years ago. One person can decide everything. I think it is ridiculous. Modern football is a whole."

Stevens was tit for tat, "I want to ask Juande, if you were given a Kaka, would you not use it?"

"If you use it, then you are too hypocritical, Kaka is a superstar."

Juande said with a smile: "Can Tang Zhenglong be compared with Kaka? Can Cologne be put together with AC Milan?"

"If you give me a Kaka, of course I will use it, but he must also obey the tactics."

"If Tang Zhenglong is my player, then he can only sit on the bench. I will not give such a player a second of playing time."

Stevens said, speak with goals.

Juande immediately changed the subject, "I heard that you have decided to go to Bayern. Congratulations. I also heard that your players are leaving. Cologne will become a giant supermarket in the summer."

"Of course, it's not a bad thing, I just hope the Cologne fans don't cheer us on during the game, it's embarrassing."

Stevens' complexion changed. He was very jealous of others talking about his joining Bayern.

It makes him look like a traitor, but isn't that what he worked hard to win?Just like if you have the ability to earn a million dollars a year, why should you be accused?
"Yes, I'm leaving, so I will definitely use a UEFA Cup winner as a gift for the Cologne fans."

Stevens also changed the subject, "I heard that Alves is leaving too. Congratulations, it can be sold for at least 2000 million."

Juande's face darkened, "2000 million? Alves is worth 2000 million? Why don't you grab it!"

The two sides were on the verge of saber-rattling, and the reporters watched it very well. During the period, some people kept provoking, hoping that the matter would be more serious, but Stevens and Juande held back.

This is the final of the UEFA Cup. No one will give up half a point. The conflict between the two sides continued from the press conference to the off-court.

In the fan square, there was a small conflict between the fans of the two teams. The two sides flew chairs, but it was quickly subdued.

*****
At night in Glasgow, a Gulfstream private jet landed slowly at the airport, and an old man walked up on the plane. He was Michel Platini, who had just succeeded the Swede Johansson as UEFA President.

The UEFA Cup final is Platini's first major competition since he took office, and he certainly hopes to do it well.

The chairman of the Scottish Football Association came to meet Platini in person.

"Michelle, welcome to Glasgow."

"Thank you for the welcome. How is your preparation? This is my first year in office."

"Don't worry, handing over the UEFA Cup final to us is the most correct decision by UEFA."

Platini smiled before leaving Glasgow Airport in a black Bentley.

(End of this chapter)