Fame with a ball

Lin Zhigao is a very nostalgic person. This time he re-entered the land of London because of the Champions League. He misses the days when he used to live, compete and fight here alone. Although it is only more than a year ago, but Sometimes when I think about it, it seems like a lifetime away.

He brought a lot of gifts from Turin, mostly Italian local specialties, and prepared to give them to his old friends in London. His behavior was also dubbed by Juventus teammates as "the main purpose of Lin coming to London." Not playing games, but visiting relatives."He only got off the plane yesterday afternoon and arrived at the hotel. He visited Warnock and Bosroyd early this morning, and had lunch with Huang Bowen at noon.

Huang Bowen is now living like a fish in water in the Crystal Palace, and has long become the absolute main force of the first team.After learning from Huang Bowen that Crystal Palace is currently ranked second in the English Championship and that next season is likely to be promoted to the Premier League in a historic way, Lin Zhigao was very happy for his mentor and compatriots, but he talked about the Queen's Park Parade The author's performance today is still ups and downs, so it is a little sad.

In the afternoon, he went to an old landlord, Mrs. Bovary, for afternoon tea. When he knocked on the door of the familiar house, Mrs. Bovary's surprised expression really made people feel extremely happy.The house he rented before, Madam Bovary no longer rents it out, because it is left to her son to come back to live in from time to time, and even some of the decorations that Lin Zhigao bought for this house before are still intact kept.

Lin Zhigao affectionately called Madame Bovary "Rebecca", but Madame Bovary pinched his waist and taught him that "it's no big deal again".They sat together and shared the chocolates and champagne brought by Lin Zhigao from Turin, and also drank the fragrant tea. Madame Bovary showed Lin Zhigao the large and small British publications she had collected for more than a year. After reading the clippings of his news, they chatted for more than two hours before giving up.

It was cold and humid in London in mid-February.After bidding farewell to Madame Bovary, Lin Zhigao immediately wrapped his coat tightly when he was blown by the cold wind when he went out.

The sky has gradually darkened, as is the case in winter in London, it doesn't get light until eight or nine in the morning, and it gets dark at three or four in the afternoon.After walking for a few minutes, it began to rain patter from the sky. Lin Zhigao was glad that he accepted Madame Bovary's kindness before going out, and immediately put up an umbrella.There are many people acting like him on the street. The British have long been accustomed to the spooky weather in London, which can change at any time. Carrying an umbrella is a necessary precaution when going out.

Precisely because there are many people on the street holding umbrellas to avoid the rain in a hurry, when passing by a remote street corner, the person who fell into the puddle on the ground is particularly conspicuous.

Black windbreaker and black trousers, medium build, gray hair, fell face down on the ground, trying to get up from the ground.In the distance, a nimble little man was climbing over the iron fence, where there was a passage to another street.

Most of the passers-by wrapped up their coats and hurried past the street. Some didn't see this scene, and some saw it but didn't care.

Lin Zhigao hesitated for a moment, but walked over, put the umbrella on the man's head, stretched out his hand and asked, "Do you need my help, sir?"

"My wallet was stolen, and there are all my important documents. If it is convenient, please call the police for me." The man said in a very urgent tone, and stretched out his wet hands to stand up from the ground with Lin Zhigao's strength. up.

"Was it stolen by the person who was climbing over the fence just now?" Lin Zhigao looked over there, but found that he had already run far away, and there was no way to catch up.

He took out his mobile phone and dialed the number of Scotland Yard. When he turned his head, he accidentally saw the man's face and was taken aback for a moment.

It was Mourinho.

Mourinho's nose was turned red by the biting cold wind carrying rain. When he saw Lin Zhigao, he was obviously stunned for a moment, but then he smiled and nodded at him.

Lin Zhigao said into the microphone: "Yes, my friend's wallet was stolen on xox street... 5 minutes ago, the thief ran to, uh, oxo street? It should be that direction...my friend's name is Murray Neo... Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese... no, not the same name, he's the same Mourinho... ok, we'll be right there waiting for you to come over."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zhigao shrugged at Mourinho and said: "Your name is very useful. They said that you will be there in 3 minutes. I think this number is still credible. The person who just answered the phone was still screaming excitedly." It made a loud noise, almost shattering my eardrums."

"Thank you, Lin." Mourinho patted the rain and muddy water on his coat: "I hope they can find the wallet for me in time, and there is my hotel room key card in it, not to mention other valuable documents, Without them, I probably wouldn't be able to leave London after the game."

"So you appeared here because of the match?" Lin Zhigao patted his forehead as soon as he finished asking, and said with apologetic expression: "Look at my memory, you have a match against Manchester City in four days, right? The first game, Juventus v Arsenal, Real Madrid v Man City, I remember now."

"It makes me sad that you can even forget this." Mourinho raised the corners of his mouth, revealing two dimples: "I bought a ticket, and I plan to go to see Juventus vs. Arsenal at that time. game."

Lin Zhigao rubbed his nose in embarrassment: "Uh, when you play Manchester City, I will definitely watch it...but on TV." Juventus vs. Arsenal is tomorrow, Real Madrid vs. Manchester City But three days later, Lin Zhigao must have returned to Turin after the game.

Scotland Yard responded quickly to the celebrity theft incident. In less than 3 minutes, a police car appeared in front of Lin Zhigao and Mourinho.A well-proportioned middle-aged man came over to shake hands and chat with them, and four or five people braved the rain to investigate the scene. Lin Zhigao said that there was really nothing to investigate at the scene. There were no fingerprints or footprints, only a hole The muddy water that has tripped over Mourinho will definitely dry out when the sun comes out tomorrow.

The police asked Mourinho to go back to Scotland Yard with them to make a statement. Mourinho turned his head and said to Lin Zhigao: "Thank you for your help, Lin, you can go to your own business. I will leave with the police. .”

"I'll go with you to make a statement." Lin Zhigao glanced at the policeman, and after the other party turned around knowingly, he lowered his voice and said, "No matter how efficient the police are, it's impossible for them to make a statement within an hour or two. Help you get your wallet back. How will you go back to the hotel after taking the statement, will you be sent back by the police car, or borrow money from these police officers who admire you? Not to mention that you are still wearing this wet coat covered with mud spots, I think you're in dire need of a cup of hot coffee right now."

Mourinho stared straight at Lin Zhigao for a long time before returning to his senses and sighing: "You are right."

The police inspected the scene in only ten minutes. Several people warmly invited Mourinho and Lin Zhigao to sit with them, and then drove back to Scotland Yard in a police car.

Mourinho got the All-Star treatment at Scotland Yard, and he and Lin Zhigao were invited to the sheriff's office, where more than half the police officers in the lobby were secretly watching them through the windows.The police may not all be fans of Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, but no one is curious about Mourinho, the most charismatic coach, and even Lin Zhigao is treated like a VIP. He knows his fame Compared with Mourinho, it was far worse, but when several policemen chatted with him enthusiastically and called out his name, Lin Zhigao suddenly realized that he was not bad.

After recording their statements, leaving their contact information, and signing autographs for several police officers, the two were finally able to leave Scotland Yard.But they were not in a hurry to return to the hotel. Instead, they found a cafe to warm up and fill their stomachs—of course, Lin Zhigao paid for the meal.

"What I'm curious about is that you have lived in London for several years, how did you get caught by a thief so easily?" Lin Zhigao asked suspiciously after taking a bite of the sandwich.

Mourinho took a sip of coffee and said helplessly: "Lampard invited me to their party, where I met Ashley and Cech, and drank some champagne when I was happy. I forgot to take my umbrella when I left in the afternoon. It was raining halfway, so I hurried to avoid the rain, and then I collided with someone. I fell to the ground, and I expected that person to help me, but he turned around and ran away, and then I realized that it was a Thief."

Chelsea's general Cech, Ashley Cole, and Lampard are all proud disciples of Mourinho when he coached the Blues. Although Mourinho has left Chelsea for many years, he still maintains friendly contacts with them .

After hearing this, Lin Zhigao felt that Mourini's Olympic spirit was really not good enough. He comforted him and said, "There are cameras all over the streets and alleys of London. Your wallet will definitely be found soon."

Mourinho nodded with a smile: "You are a kind person, Lin, thanks for your help today."

Lin Zhigao smiled a little shyly: "You don't have to be so polite."

After the two had a simple dinner, Lin Zhigao returned to the hotel by himself, and then lent some money to Mourinho.Mourinho, who took a taxi back to the hotel, was fortunate to find out that thanks to Lin Zhigao's help, he just casually glanced at the hotel entrance, and he found at least three paparazzi journalists stationed there!They are all waiting near the hotel where Real Madrid is staying, ready to wait for the headlines, such as which star is drunk and solicits prostitutes or something.If this group of reporters saw that they had been taken back to the hotel by a police van, what kind of grotesque news could they make up with their pens?That was an unforeseen event.

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Juventus and Arsenal have fought five times in history, namely the European Champions Cup in the 01-02 and 05-06 seasons, and the Amir Cup in 08. In the five games, the record is two each. Two wins and one draw, can be described as comparable.

Although they have become opponents again today, this does not prevent the players from reminiscing about the past.

In the player tunnel, Lin Zhigao and Van Persie were shoulder to shoulder, chatting warmly together.The other players wanted to create a tense and hostile atmosphere, but when they saw that the core of the team had surrendered to their opponents, they were helpless. They stood in twos and threes and watched, and some even played games with the little caddy.

With a bright smile on his face, he chatted with Lin Zhigao about his wife and a pair of lovely children, but in private, Van Persie's mood was a bit mixed.

The young man in front of me who was still unknown in the world football more than two years ago has become more and more powerful now. Even if I am in the Premier League, I can always see his news, crazy goals, He has won all kinds of trophies, and even helped Juventus win the domestic triple crown last season... Lin Zhigao's speed and state are really similar to Ronaldo when he was at Manchester United.

On the other hand, the last time I won the championship was 9 years ago-the FA Cup in 05.Since then, Arsenal have never won any important championships. Of course, the unofficial games of the Emirates Cup do not count.

At the beginning, Arsenal's players were full of confidence and felt that under the guidance of coach Wenger, they could quickly regain their strength and win the top league championship again.So when they failed in the first year, they did not give up. In the second year, they were not discouraged. In the third, fourth, and fifth year, they were still full of hope... But now 10 years have passed, Henry is gone, Xiaofa is gone, countless teammates have been sold, and the team is constantly adding new blood. Champions, especially the Premier League champions, are still a dream of all Gunners.

Even Arsenal's nickname of "Arsenal" is becoming more and more ironic nowadays. Making superstars can never keep them, entering the Champions League every year, but never winning the cup. This seems to have become Arsenal's destiny .

Working with a group of younger and younger teammates, Van Persie was tired when he wanted help on the pitch and never found anyone when he turned around.He doesn't even have a standard substitute in the team. Almost every time Arsenal encounters an important game, he has to shoulder the heavy burden and fight hard to win the game. For this reason, he caused a whole body of injuries——In 07 Once in 09 and once in 10 years.These three injuries were relatively serious. At other times, his ankles and knees were always aching. Van Persie didn't know how long his body could resist.

Van Persie once wondered why the team sold meritorious players, why Wenger refused to buy some famous superstars, don't they want Arsenal to win the championship?

He had disputes and quarrels with Wenger, and even said in a fit of anger such stupid things as "the team won't buy a star to win the championship, I will transfer." Wenger always used words to comfort him time and time again, but never promised him.

Later, he gradually understood that it turned out that they were the only players who played for the Gunners, who were still foolishly looking forward to the championship, and still hoped that the chairman of the club would open up his mind and make a big change for the team.However, the chairman of Arsenal, Peter Hillwood, feels that the team is in good condition now, because Wenger has managed the team into the most profitable club in Europe for him, with a profit of more than [-] million pounds in five years. In fact, Real Madrid can't compare.

As long as there is money to be made, the owners of the club don't care if the team wins the championship.Sterling beat the champions, and that was at the heart of Arsenal's tragic fate.

The Gunners lost 7 core players in 12 years.

There is no professional player who does not desire to win and does not want a championship.

Over time, Van Persie's heart also became cold.

For other stars, it is only during the winter break and summer break that there will be some transfer rumors, but for Van Persie, he may be exposed by reporters all year round.Over the past few years, Manchester City, Manchester United, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, ​​and Real Madrid have thrown olive branches over one after another. His agent scolded him for being stupid: "You have been at Arsenal for almost 10 years, except for getting older and injured. What else have you got besides illness? Only one FA Cup! Even the UEFA Cup you won with Feyenoord before is worth more than this! Look at the players who are at your level in the league. What is it, a lot of champions, a lot of pounds, but your weekly salary is only a pitiful 7! Transfer, Robin, if you agree, I can increase your weekly salary to 20 with Manchester City or Manchester United GBP……"

Van Persie once vowed to his mentor, teammates and fans: "I, Van Persie will never leave Arsenal." But now, he is a little uncertain.

When his thoughts were in a mess, he was suddenly bumped on the shoulder.

Van Persie raised his eyes and saw Lin Zhigao gave him a big smile and said, "Hey, Robin, what are you thinking?"

He showed a complicated smile, shook his head, and said, "I don't think so."

Lin Zhigao intuitively felt that Van Persie was lying, because the smile on his lips was too bitter and eye-catching.Looking carefully at Van Persie's expression, Lin Zhigao stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around his shoulders, shook him firmly and said, "Robin, we are good friends, right? At least I always thought that friends can share worries and solve problems with each other."

Van Persie hesitated for a while, and finally said: "I don't know if you are free after the game?" He has kept these thoughts in his heart for too long, so it would be good to find a bystander to chat with.

"Visiting your house? As long as Bao Qila doesn't think it's inconvenient for me to disturb you in the middle of the night, then I'm sure I'm free!" Lin Zhigao said with a grinning grin: "I'll ask the head coach for leave in a while, and I'll wait until I finish your business Son, I'll just fly back to Turin myself."

"Lin..." Van Persie held Lin Zhigao's hand tightly, wanting to say something with a complex expression.

Lin Zhigao thumped him on the shoulder: "Don't think about it, buddy. The game is about to start, focus on it! I won't show mercy to you on the field."

Van Persie relaxed, punched his fist, and said with a smile: "Then let's compare!"

Queen's "wearethechampions" suddenly sounded outside, and it was time for the players to appear.