Demon Golden Boots

Chapter 562
At Manchester International Airport, dozens of British media reporters have been waiting in the waiting hall.

As soon as Liu Yun and Mourinho appeared, they were immediately surrounded by reporters.

The waiting hall has almost become the scene of a press conference.

"Old lieutenant, which opponent do you most hope to meet in the semi-finals, Red Star Belgrade, Shakhtar Donetsk, or Real Madrid?"

Liu Yun has now learned how to deal with the media with serious nonsense: "The teams that can enter the semi-finals of the Champions League are very strong. They are all respectable opponents. Whether it is against Red Star Belgrade, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal Madrid, we will all take the game seriously!"

"Coach Mourinho, Manchester United lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final last season. Is Real Madrid the last opponent you want to face in the semi-final?"

Mourinho replied: "Manchester United today is not afraid of any opponent! Real Madrid and Manchester United have a long-standing traditional friendship. However, if we meet them in the semi-finals, we will never show mercy!"

It was almost time to board the plane, and the security personnel of Manchester International Airport stepped out of the human barrier and escorted the two of them to the boarding gate.

After getting on the plane, a beautiful blond-haired stewardess from British Airways came forward: "What do you guys need?"

Mourinho replied: "Have a glass of fruit wine."

Liu Yun asked for a glass of water.

The pretty stewardess brought fruit wine and water, smiled and said, "Old Lieutenant, my whole family are your fans. Could you please sign for me?"

Liu Yun is called by the media the most friendly superstar in Europe.He readily agreed.Signed his name on the flight attendant's delicate silk handkerchief.

"Thank you, old lieutenant." The stewardess smiled at the old lieutenant.

While drinking fruit wine, Mourinho said to Liu Yun: "Actually, we just told the reporters that we would treat the team we met in the semi-finals with a normal heart. Heh, we still draw Shakhtar Donetsk or Red Star Belgrade is better! Real Madrid is in good form this season and has been beating Barcelona in the league. Bell has gradually replaced Ronaldo, who is in decline, and has provoked the team... Although we beat them in the group stage But they are still the strongest among the other three teams, there is no doubt about it. In the knockout round of the cup match, it is still the draw to the underdog."

Liu Yun continued: "If we draw Real Madrid, the other two teams will create their own history no matter who wins! I always have an ominous premonition... I hope we will not become dark horses forage."

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Nyon, Switzerland, home to UEFA headquarters.

The much-anticipated draw for the Champions League semi-finals is about to begin.

Today's draw guest turned out to be Baggio!The melancholic prince Baggio who has countless fans in China!

At the beginning, the five major leagues that CCTV first broadcast were Serie A.Most of the post-60s and post-70s generation in Huaguo are Serie A fans.

Whether it's Baggio wearing a purple Fiorentina jersey, or an old woman's zebra shirt, or AC Milan's red and black striped shirt, or Inter Milan's blue and black striped shirt—his deep blue eyes Mou has always been able to win the hearts of fans.

People vaguely remember the desolate back of the melancholic Prince Baggio after he missed a penalty kick in the penalty shootout in the 94 World Cup final.

The host of the draw ceremony is Marchetti, head of competition of UEFA.

Marchetti announced the official start of the draw ceremony.Baggio starts the draw.

The first one drawn was the Belgrade Red Star!
Mourinho muttered: "God bless, the next one is Manchester United!"

However, things backfired, and Baggio's next draw was-Shakhtar Donetsk!
In other words, Manchester United's semi-final opponent will be Real Madrid!

Mourinho smiled helplessly at Liu Yun: "It's not very lucky!"

Liu Yun smiled: "There is a saying in our Hua country, that is, good fortune depends on misfortune, and misfortune lies on blessing."

Baggio continues to draw lots, Mourinho and Liu Yun now need to pay attention to the order of home and away games.

Baggio's third draw was Real Madrid!

In other words, Manchester United will be away first and then host!In the two-round cup knockout round, it is far better to go first and then host than first host and then away.

Mourinho sighed: "Finally, there is a consolation prize!"

At the end of the drawing ceremony, Liu Yun met his former idol Baggio at the reception arranged by UEFA.

He greeted him graciously, and stretched out his hand: "Hi, Roberto Baggio, I am your die-hard fan!"

Baggio still wears that uninhibited ponytail.He held Liu Yun's hand and replied humorously: "Ha, old lieutenant, I am also your die-hard fan!"

The two hit it off and chatted like old friends.

When talking about the missed penalty kick in the 94 World Cup final, Baggio said to Liu Yun: "At that time, I felt that the end of the world was coming. I couldn't breathe. But I was relieved afterwards. A person's life, always You have to leave a little regret. How can there be anything perfect?"

Liu Yun said with emotion: "It wasn't just that you couldn't breathe at the time. That night, I don't know how many Huaguo fans shed tears for your lonely back. Alas, 25 years have passed in a blink of an eye. At that time, I was only in my 20s. A young man who is 47 years old now... In a few months, he will celebrate his 48th birthday. Life is really a snap of the fingers."

Baggio agreed: "Yes. I've been dreaming a lot lately. I dreamed that I was playing in Serie A in a purple jersey at the Frankie Stadium. Those days in Florence were the best times in my life. In a flash, I was 30. Years have passed! I have changed from a teenager to a young man, from a young man to a middle-aged man..."

Baggio changed the topic: "I have been following you since the opening game of the Premier League last year! The 46-year-old man played an amazing debut season in the Premier League. It is unbelievable! You are a miracle from God! Since then After that, I watched almost all your games. So I said, I am your die-hard fan now! Old lieutenant, you have a kind of spirit in you. A tough guy spirit that never admits defeat! Last season you led the After Manchester United's shocking comeback against Barcelona in the Champions League, I once told reporters: The old lieutenant is a real man!"

Baggio chatted with Liu Yun for over an hour.The two kept in touch with each other.Baggio kindly invited Liu Yun to visit Italy during the summer break.

After entertaining a group of old acquaintances, Mourinho came to Liu Yun's side.

Mourinho said: "What should come will always come. Look, tomorrow's "Daily Mail" will definitely say that if Manchester United beats Real Madrid, they will definitely win the Big Ears Cup!"

Liu Yun smiled: "No matter what, I will come back before the first round of the semi-final! I hope I can help our team beat Real Madrid. But I don't think this is an impossible task. After all, we Beat Real Madrid in the group stage!"

(End of this chapter)