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May 4th.

The city of Milan is particularly bleak today.

The San Siro Stadium is still so brightly lit, and a large number of fans gather here. Compared with usual, the number of people has doubled several times.

These fans uniformly wear the No. 3 jersey of AC Milan.

This is a special day!

25 years ago, the San Siro Stadium welcomed a young man named Paolo Maldini.

25 years have passed, and the boy has become a legend, and at the same time he is gradually getting older.

People hope that Maldini will always maintain the best competitive condition, just like before, he was always so full of fighting spirit.

But time hurts people the most. No matter how many heroes and heroes, they can't withstand the erosion of time.

Milan’s South Stand is where die-hard Milan fans and extreme fans gather.

Maldini had many conflicts with Milan's extreme fans before.

But on this day, a huge red and black No. 3 was put together with puzzle boards in the entire South Stand!

This TIFO occupies the entire south stand.

In other stands, there are various slogans.

【goodbye! Paul! 】

【bless you! Our forever captain! 】

【You will always be the prince of San Siro! 】

【Thank u! Paul! Thank you for everything you do for us! 】

[Goodbye Paul! Goodbye Captain! 】

Milan fans were in tears.

Although they had thought about the arrival of this moment, their hearts were filled with sadness when they really learned the news of Maldini's retirement.

Maldini has guarded this stadium for 25 years.

His historical status in Milan cannot be shaken by anyone.

He is the legendary captain of Milan!

He is the prince of San Siro!

He is Milan's favorite child!

On this day, Maldini will finally bid farewell to football and leave the green field.

At the scene, Milan celebrities also gathered together.

Alessandro Costacurta, Pierino Prati, Roberto Baggio, Fabrizio Roccoda, Franck Baresi, Patsy Ridley, etc. wait.

To be able to catch all these famous Milan players and make them all appear in his retirement game, only Maldini, the captain who spanned the era, can do this.

In the locker room, Maldini kept taking deep breaths.

I made this difficult decision, but when I really came to this moment, my inner sorrow and reluctance were like a storm.

How I wish I could be young again.

How I wish I could go back to those passionate days.

In the locker room, everyone stood up.

Tough guy but tender, Maldini spoke several times but failed to say anything.

Everyone is waiting for Maldini's lecture, and the outside has begun to urge him to play.

Suk looked at Maldini and was speechless for a while.

Suk patted Ambrosini aside with his hand.

The latter turned to look at Su Ke doubtfully.

Suk nuzzled at Martini.

Only then did Ambrosini react. He clapped his hands and shouted: "This game is for the captain!"

Suk immediately shouted; "Fight for the boss!"

In an instant, everyone started shouting.

Maldini also looked at this scene with a smile, and he really couldn't say anything.

Finally, everyone walked out of the locker room under the leadership of Maldini.

Under the lens, this scene looks particularly classic.

This was Maldini's last game at San Siro and the last game of his career.

Milan's players performed a farewell song for him.

Even at the last moment, they followed closely.

"This is the 36th round of the 2007/2008 season. AC Milan faces Udinese at home! It is also the retirement match of their captain Paolo Maldini!"

"In 1984, Maldini landed on this stadium when he was less than 17 years old. 24 years have passed. From a genius boy to the prince of Milan, he is now a legendary captain. Maldini has used his career to protect San Siro. Glory, he is a well-deserved Knight of Milan!"

In the camera, Maldini in the red and black shirt has long hair flowing, and he is still as tough as ever.

Even in his retirement game, he still showed enough fighting spirit!

The whistle sounded.

The whole game begins!

AC Milan changed from its normal state and its overall offense became extremely fierce.

After all, it is Maldini's retirement game, and it is impossible to say goodbye to Maldini with a loss, so Suker and others are also working very hard.

Udinese's fighting spirit is not that strong.

Moreover, they also know how to measure this kind of favor.

If you mess up Maldini's retirement game, you won't be able to play in Italian football in the future.

Moreover, Udinese has no relegation pressure, no possibility of competing for fourth place, and no chance of competing for the championship.

Winning or losing doesn't mean much to them anymore.

Compared to a game, this game is more like an exhibition match. Just play well and perform well.

Maldini also began to advance frequently.

He returned to his familiar position of left back.

When Suker cruises towards the rib area, Maldini is always able to move forward appropriately and create opportunities for Milan's offense.

Looking at Maldini like this and his running posture, the eyes of Milan fans became moist, their eyes became blurred, and tears began to flow uncontrollably.

Although Maldini is still on the court, they feel extremely sad when they think that Maldini will bid farewell to the San Siro Stadium forever in the future.

In the 29th minute, Maldini suddenly took the ball and made a pass.

Su Ke jumped up boldly in the crowd and sent the ball into the net.

After the goal, Suker ran towards Maldini and the two embraced and celebrated.

But after reaching the front of the stands, Suker took a few steps back and handed the stage to Maldini.

In the second half, in the 56th minute, Kaka assisted Suker and scored twice.

"Su Ke scored two goals. His performance is still outstanding. Su Ke used two goals to see off the captain's retirement!"

AC Milan fans applauded and shed tears.

They hope time can go slower, they haven't seen enough of Maldini running on the green field.

But eventually it’s time to say goodbye.

The moment the whistle blows.

Udinese players took the initiative to kick the ball out of the sidelines, and everyone in the audience stood up and applauded.

Maldini's figure appeared on the big screen. His eyes were a little red, but he was holding back tears.

He hugged every team member but didn't say a word.

"Maldini is leaving this stadium and his beloved football. He will retire with him and the number 3 jersey of AC Milan!"

"This jersey, which has been protected by three generations, is finally retired."

"Maldini has given this number a legendary character, but with such a strong legendary character, no one can carry this number!"

"There is only one Paolo Maldini, and there is only one No. 3 for AC Milan. He bid farewell to professional football at the San Siro Stadium on May 4, 2008."

"Paul didn't prepare any speech for himself, just like an ordinary substitution, but this time it was Milan's legendary captain, Paolo Maldini, who said goodbye to the stadium forever!"

"As a football commentator, as a spectator, I want to say, thank you, Paul!"

"Thank you for giving us wonderful games over the past 24 years!"

"Thank you for the honor you have brought to this country as a member of the Italian national team!"

"Thank you for accompanying me day and night!"

"Thank you for every game!"

"Bye! Paul!"

Viper Aldo Serreira's voice was a little hoarse and said with a hint of trembling:

"I wish your future will be wrapped in happiness, joy and other emotions, and I hope that every day of your life will be wonderful enough!"

"There is a lot I want to say, but the moment of farewell is always short. Cherish this moment and remember this back!"

Tens of thousands of fans in the audience were in tears.

Their applause was thunderous.

They watched Paolo Maldini walk down the field and into the tunnel with eyes blurred by tears.

The back figure was gradually swallowed up by darkness, and the shining No. 3 gradually dimmed until it disappeared before his eyes.

"Bye! Paul!"

"Goodbye! Our forever captain!"

The game still has to go on.

But at this moment, the game is no longer important.

The San Siro stadium burst into tears.

But everyone understands this.

On this day, the Prince of San Siro retired. He left the stadium that he had guarded for 24 years!