Volume 7 The Heart of the Lion King Chapter 149 Are You Nervous?

When night falls on the 8th of July, where is the best place to do business in England?

Undoubtedly, it's the bar. If you break it down in detail, it is the bar business where you can watch the ball game the best.

English people like to watch football in groups, and watching football at home is not as comfortable as going to a pub with friends and drinking beer while watching football.

BBC5 started broadcasting the match two hours in advance, covering the final from all angles, after all, it was the first time in 50 years, and the audience would not have agreed to it without a little grandeur.

Don is not the kind of person who likes to join in the fun, and he prefers to watch TV quietly at home alone than many people who are noisy together.

Tonight, though, he didn't seem to be quiet.

"Dear~~~" His wife Tang Jing was wearing a sexy underwear with a sense of surname, standing in front of Tang, just blocking the TV screen. "Am I beautiful?"

"Beauty." Tang's gaze never left the TV screen, and after seeing Tang Jing blocking his view, he changed his seat and saw the TV screen from another angle. And casually responded. Shearer, who was brought in by the BBC, is analysing the list of England's likely appearances for today. As before, Donn did not announce the starting lineup until the last minute.

Fools can see that Tang is perfunctory, and a resentful expression flashed on Tang Jing's face. Don changed his position, and she followed suit.

"Do you want me?" Tang Jing didn't blush at all when he said this. After staying in Britain for a long time, she has long been thrown to Java by the shyness of the Chinese.

This time, Tang turned his gaze to Tang Jing. Looking at his wife, who pulled the bra strap to her elbow and exposed half of her breasts, he shook his head very seriously: "I don't want to." ”

This answer really made Tang Jing very faceless, and she was about to get angry. Tang also realized that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly added, "At least I don't want to do it tonight." ”

Where is this saved? This is clearly burning oil on fire.

Tang Jing erupted like a volcano. She took off her bra that was about to fall off and threw it in Don's face: "Then you go with the football **!" ”

After yelling, she shook the two white flesh on her chest and rushed back to the bedroom angrily. Of course, she didn't forget to slam the door hard, and the dust on the ceiling shook her a lot.

Tang looked at the closed bedroom door and smiled helplessly. Turning his attention back to the TV screen, no one had bothered him to watch the game, and the sound of falling objects from the bedroom had long since gotten into his ears.

“…… England haven't set off yet, but we've already seen players appearing in the lobby of the hotel on the first floor......"

On the TV screen, the reporter took a picture of the interior of the hotel from a distance, which was a little blurry, but Rooney and Mitchel could be recognized. As for where Don is, the camera is still searching.

※※※ Don sat in a blind spot that the camera couldn't capture, and was talking to Des. Walker chat. From their seats, they could see the elevator at a glance, and every player who came out of it, he silently said to each other, and then saw if there were any people left on it.

"Des, nervous?" Donn asked.

"Sort of. Don't you? Walker asked rhetorically.

"Of course I have a little bit of that." Don smiled, "Didn't you see that I was chewing gum all the time?" He pointed to his mouth, "It's been chewing for an hour." ”

"What are you chewing on when it's tasteless?"

"You're right." Donn wrapped the gum in paper and threw it in the ashtray. Then take out another slice and put it in your mouth. "I should buy bubble gum, it's still a bit of fun."

"I don't think you're nervous at all right now, Tony......"

Don showed a look of surprise: "Really? That's good! ”

In fact, he was really nervous, but he didn't want outsiders to see it, so he had to do something else and say some nonsense to divert his attention. Chatting with Walker here seems to have done the trick.

Stepping out of the elevator was Mitchel, who was so tall and stood out from the crowd that Donn noticed the frustrated expression on his face at first glance, and this kid was still haunted by not being able to make it to the final.

"Aaron, come here!" He waved his hand.

Mitchel obediently walked over.

"Sit." Donn gestured to the sofa opposite. 'It's a coach's seat and the players who are going to play tonight aren't entitled to it.

He joked about Mitchel.

"Thank you, Chief......" Knowing that Don was comforting himself, Mitchel didn't show it, even though he was still unhappy in his heart.

"Don't think about it so much, just wait and enjoy the championship." Don leaned over and patted him on the shoulder.

"But I don't think even if I win the championship, I can't help myself, it's pointless......"

"You can't say that. What if you sit on the sidelines with a sad face all the time and let your teammates see it? It can affect their mood, which can lead to a deterioration in their state. I'm not kidding. When you are working the field, when you look up and find that there is always a person off the field with a bitter face, or eating melon seeds casually, will you feel very unhappy? ”

Mitchel was stunned for a moment, he admitted that the leader's words were very convincing, and he thought about it seriously and felt that if he encountered that kind of situation, he would indeed be affected by his mood.

"Smile, Aron." Donn grinned at Mitchel, "A smile can bring incredible magical powers. Your smile can be contagious to your teammates and can give them more confidence to overcome difficulties and defeat strong opponents. Remember, no matter what happens, you are all one. Whether you play or not, you will affect your teammates and therefore the game. Do you know why I never get sad from the sidelines? Even if you lose, I'm just angry. Anger can make people motivated, but frustration can only make people lose their fighting spirit and confidence, and that is a contagion. ”

Mitchell was awakened by Donn's words and suddenly realized.

"I see, sir." A smile appeared on his face.

"It's good to get it, go back to the team. From now on, you're disqualified from sitting here! Don slapped him on the head.

Mitchel hurriedly got up and left.

"Have a good talk with them and don't let them play with worries about you." Donn's voice came from behind. Mitchel looked back and said, "I know! ”

"You're yours, Tony." Watching Mitchel run away alive and tidy with the twilight he had walked over before, Des. Walker let out a heartfelt sigh. "Adjust the mentality of the players, I really don't see a few people who can reach your level."

'It's very simple, just put yourself in the players' shoes and be honest. Don leaned back on the couch. This time he saw Wood step out of the elevator. He was the last man on the team to come down, and it looked like he was on top of him to do his duty as a captain and call everyone down before leaving.

He looked up at his watch. There are still almost two hours left before the start of the game.

"It's almost time. I don't want to be watched like a monkey in a zoo by the reporters outside. Get ready to go. He stood up, and it was a signal. After seeing him get up, the players who were scattered all over the lobby and were chatting or taking a nap in groups also got up and began to walk towards the bus parked outside the gate.

The reporters outside also became excited when they saw the movement inside, and rushed to the bus from their hiding places, attacking the defense line formed by the security guards, wanting to get a close-up picture of the players getting on the bus.

The fans had a much simpler purpose than the reporters, who simply shouted from outside the fence: "We are the champions!" We are the champions! England! England! Oooh! ”

"They're leaving!" A reporter from BBC5, who was in charge of reporting at the hotel, shouted excitedly.

At the same time, the Italian location host was announcing with the same emphasis that the Italian team was on the road to the championship.

Two buses of different colours drove towards the Bernabeu Stadium from different directions, with police cars driving the way and traffic being controlled. There is also a helicopter rented by a TV station in the sky tracking and shooting from above, and this appearance is really majestic.

When England's car arrived outside the Bernabeu stadium, even in a hermetically sealed, air-conditioned car, you could hear the loud noise coming from the Bernabeu.

San Diego at night. Shrouded in a dazzling white glow, the Bernabeu Stadium is the "White House" of football, waiting for the two protagonists of the evening.

When the car came to a halt and the players stepped off the bus and appeared in front of the crowd of reporters and fans, they caused a stir. The police who maintained order at the scene were like a great enemy, struggling to stop the surging crowd. The players, who had long been surprised by this scene, did not stop for long, but rushed into the passage and walked to the locker room.

Don, who was the last to get out of the car, gave a brief interview to BBC5 across the police.

"It is said that there has been a huge influx of English fans into Spain in the past two days, and it is clear that they did not expect their team to reach the final. What do you think about this, Mr. Donne? The reporter with a headset in one hand and a microphone in the other spoke quickly, but his standard London accent allowed Donn to hear the questions clearly in such a noisy environment.

"I'm very happy." Donn also raised his voice to answer the question, "I would even like the Bernabeu to allow England fans who don't have tickets to come in. Ha! Make this our home turf! But the Italians will definitely oppose it! ”

"Italy is a very strong team?"

"Of course. There are no weak teams that can make it to the final, not even teams like Greece. ”

"You have fond memories of the Bernabeu......"

"Yes." Speaking of this, Don En had a smile on his face. "I won the treble here two years ago. I love the Bernabeu. ”

"Can you ask again, what impact did Mitchel's absence have on the final?"

"I don't think it matters. We are a team, not a team of one person. Every player who has been selected for the national team has been very good and I don't worry about that. ”

Donn waved his hand and signaled for him to leave.

The reporter happened to hear the director's eager voice from the headphones: "Ask him one last question, don't let him go!" Let the audience hear his championship declaration! Stimulate him! ”

"Wait, Mr. Donne, please wait a minute......" The reporter reached out to stop Don while pressing the headphones and listening to the latest instructions of the director. One last question: have you ever wondered what if you don't ......"

Before he could finish his sentence, Don interrupted rudely: "This can't be, it can't be. We're not here to work hard and fight for a runner-up! ”

The journalist's idiocy question made him a little unhappy, and this time he turned around and walked resolutely.

And the reporter saw the thumbs up given to him by the cameraman, and the director's satisfied voice in the headphones: "Well done, Luis!" This championship declaration is really imposing! Okay, now let's go inside the stadium and wait for them to come out and warm up! ”

※※※ Similarly, at the other entrance, the Italian team has also been sought after by the media and fans.

Lippi has a cigar in his hand, and he is dressed like an old Italian gentleman in a crisp suit, which is very elegant.

He was being interviewed by Italian national television while his players streamed into the tunnel from behind him.

"Is it good news that England don't have Mitchel?"

"No, they still have Rooney and other good attackers." Lippi did not show the slightest optimism. 'Mitchel is not at the heart of the team and his absence has little impact on England.

"Will there be penalties in this game?"

"It's hard to say, it depends on what the score is after 90 minutes." Lippi's answer was watertight.

"This is your last time in charge, would you like to end it with a European title?"

"Of course, I hope we can go back to Italy with the European championship trophy in hand."

"But there are concerns that you have won almost all of the championships, and you will be a little unmotivated......"

"I haven't won the European Championship yet." Lippi was not dissatisfied with this assessment, but responded with a smile.

"Thank you for the interview and good luck."

"Good luck to Italy."

"Not proud, not underestimating the enemy, calm and spicy. We see a reassuring manager. After Lippi left, the reporter began to comment on the camera. I think Tony. Don ran into his opponent. Should I wish him good luck? No, may good luck stay away from him and away from England. We'll see you soon! ”

※※※ "It's over, I'm a little nervous......" Joe. As Mattok stood on the sidelines, looking up at the already packed stands, the thought suddenly hit his mind – this was the final, the final of the European Championship, the first final in 50 years!

The thought of this made him feel weak in his legs, his heart beating fast, and his lips dry.

"!" Mitchel scolded beside him, "If you're nervous, change me!" I admit to playing at left-back! Isn't it good to be a little promising? You're from Nottingham Forest, don't embarrass us Forest! ”

Donn's words worked, and now Mitchel is full of fighting spirit.

"Uh......" Joe. Mattok scratched his head in embarrassment. Being scolded by Mitchel like this, the tension decreased slightly.

In fact, it is not only one Joe who is nervous. Mattok, it's just that no one said it to him so bluntly. Now after hearing Mitchel's words, they also feel that their nervousness is funny. Some people can't be nervous, and those of them who can play should think about whether they are nervous or not? Aren't they supposed to be full of races on horseback?

"Warm up, guys. What are you doing here? Chat gas? ”

Don's voice sounded behind him, and a group of people hurriedly rushed onto the court.

(To be continued)