Volume 6 Crimson Chapter 91 The Group of Death
Ibisevic's hat-trick quickly made a splash in the Premier League. In addition to the fact that he was the only player to score a hat-trick in the round, there was also his celebration. It didn't matter if he didn't understand it at the time, after he explained it after the game, everyone knew who he was targeting.
Cal. How does Spike react to this?
He didn't say anything about Ibisevic's hat-trick in the latest edition of 'Football ...... and went on to talk about something else. For example, after Manchester United's surprise 2-0 defeat to Fulham, Alex Ferguson angrily said that this would be his last season at Manchester United.
Although the topic of Ferguson's retirement is also very gimmicky, after the show aired, Sky TV still received many dissatisfied calls from viewers. They unanimously expressed a preference for Karl. What Spike said about Ibisevic's hat-trick.
Most of these calls are said to be from the Nottingham area.
Hearing this Carl. Spike breathes a sigh of relief - not the whole country wants to see his jokes. The people of Nottingham are all Tony. Donn's lackey, it's not worth mentioning at all!
So he didn't respond.
But that doesn't stop Tony. Donn mocked him in several of his columns. In his latest column, Donn tells readers a story about the "shrunken turtle." Fools know who he's talking about.
Cal. Spike was silent for a while, but that didn't mean that no one continued to question Ibisevic.
The Sun called Ibisevic's hat-trick "magical", but also suggested that he was able to score mainly because Nottingham Forest's opponents were too weak, with Norwich starting the relegation countdown from the moment they were promoted to the Premier League. Let's just say Tony. Donn and Ibisevic were both lucky, with the league's weakest team coming in when they needed it most.
So this game doesn't prove anything at all. Ibisevic wants to tell others that the doubts are wrong, and he needs to keep scoring goals. If Tony. Don doesn't want to shave his hair after the league is over, so he has to make sure that Ibisevic is in excellent form at all times. It's not something that will be easy to do.
So The Sun came to its own conclusion β Tony. Donn taunts Carl now. Spike is too early. If the next match Ibisevic can't score. Then his current taunts will be shrewdly returned by Spike untouched.
In fact, this pressure is all on the side of the players and the team. Spike made a bet, not a wise thing to do.
Actually, there is a little truth to what they say, but in Donn's eyes, it's all nonsense - professional players enter this circle from the very beginning, and there are countless pressures that come with it. As a striker, whether you bet on someone or not, as long as you don't score in a game, you will definitely be under pressure. Therefore, a player with good psychological quality will inevitably have his own set of ways to reduce pressure. These things don't need to be bothered by the media at all.
Don isn't worried about Ibisevic's mental endurance either, especially after watching his performance in his last game.
For better or worse, Ibisevic's psychology is not a problem. Don has confirmed the matter.
There will be two weeks without a game. The league has to make way for the national team competition. During this time, Donn will not be idle, he has to go to Switzerland to participate in the group draw ceremony for the European Champions Cup.
After the lottery ceremony, he had to rush back to Nottingham to celebrate his forty-second birthday with his wife Shania - although he said that he would be forty forever from now on, but the reality is so cruel! In a blink of an eye, he was forty-two years old!
This year's draw and last season's Champions League ceremony took place in Monte Carlo, Monaco. In Europe's famous casino, Europe's big coaches and award-winning star players gathered.
The most popular coaches and the most popular players are all from one club β Spanish giants Barcelona.
When Pep Guardiola and Messi appeared on the streets of Monte Carlo at night. It immediately caused a commotion among the reporters and fans who had been waiting there for a long time.
The young manager, who was at the helm of last season's UEFA Champions League-winning team, led Barcelona to a resurgence that brought down Real Madrid at home and Champions League glory in European football.
Messi, who is also young but has long been famous, finally won a Champions League trophy that truly belongs to him. He was the biggest contributor to Barcelona's success in last season's European Cup. He was also the top scorer in last season's Champions League. This summer he was crowned King of the World in South Africa. For a while, there was no difference in the limelight.
His name was sung everywhere, his huge advertising portraits were inserted all over Europe, and wherever he appeared, there were cheers and praises. Every time he gets the ball on the court, he gets a huge cheer. Even the fans of the opponent have to pay tribute to such a football elf.
In the past, Argentina was always looking for a successor for Maradona, which was simply wishful thinking in the eyes of outsiders, and it was also a bit funny - all the players they chose as their successor were not very good. But now, Argentina is no longer looking for Maradona's successor, because they just announced this summer: Messi is Maradona II!
This time there will be no more ridicule of the Argentine, and it is wishful thinking. Even Brazilians have to sigh at his strength when facing Messi. Kaka has been plagued by injuries and has not been as good as he used to be in the last two seasons.
Such a humble young man smiled shy in front of the flashing lights of reporters. He and Maradonaco are nothing like ...... At the very least, the king of the ball will not be so modest and shy.
2010 was a bumper year for Messi. Not only did he win the domestic league and the European Cup with Barcelona, but he also led the team to the World Cup as the heart of Argentina. Such an achievement is said that there may not be a second person in today's football in ten years. It is no wonder that now everyone agrees that Messi can be regarded as the "king of the ball" of this era.
From the place where they got off the bus to the time they entered the hotel gate, Messi and Pep Guardiola walked for about five minutes on the red carpet, and they had to stop to let reporters and fans take pictures, answer questions from reporters, and meet fans' autograph requests. Even if there are police officers on the scene to maintain order. The scene is still a bit chaotic.
Pierce. Bruce was surrounded by two journalists from the Catalonia region of Spain. They saw it. A little proud, in the world lingua franca English, said: "Only Barcelona and Messi in the world have such appeal!" β
Tony. Don was the one they had come in before. One of the hottest young coaches in European football in previous seasons has now fallen out against the younger Pep Guardiola. When he played, there weren't many people who cared about him at all. Only a few reporters from England came up and asked a few questions, and then let him go. Two years ago, such a scene would have been unimaginable. That's when Tony. Wherever he goes, Don is the darling of the media chasing attention. He is synonymous with "sensational news".
Now he has all the limelight for Barcelona.
He chatted with Alex Ferguson, who had entered before him, at the door, and was asked if he was really going to retire, and Ferguson half-jokingly said that he was going to retire and recommended Toney to coach Manchester United.
That's when Pep Guardiola and Messi came.
The commotion was so loud that it interrupted the conversation between Donn and Ferguson, and they couldn't help but turn their heads to look. Don didn't look at Messi at first glance, but saw Pep Guardiola. He smiled at Ferguson: "You see, your best successor has come." β
Ferguson snorted: "Do you think Barcelona will let him go?" β
Donn grinned and asked rhetorically, "Then why do you think Nottingham Forest will let me go?" β
"You're more likely than he is. β
Don shrugged, not intending to continue the discussion on the issue.
He and Ferguson watched the hectic scene in front of him for a moment. I think it's boring. They are not star chasers, what are you watching here?
As he turned to walk away, Ferguson smiled at Donn: "I lost to them in the semi-finals last season, and Hargreaves and Carrick couldn't guard Messi, so I wanted to give me a George. How good Wood is. β
"Huh. Don touched his nose. "I'll help you avenge your revenge, Wood or I'll keep it for myself!" Of course he knows what Ferguson means, and England's big clubs have coveted Wood for not a day or two. Arsene Wenger occasionally talked about George on the phone with him. Wood. He never hid his concern for the kid, since Wood had just played at Arsenal in the youth team. He tried to woo Wood, but was rejected. Now when I think about it, I regret it.
"You lucky bastard...... Ferguson muttered as he walked into the hall with Donn. Leave the hustle and bustle behind.
In fact, when Guardiola was surrounded by reporters, he noticed two people standing on the top of the steps. He even had a relationship with Tony. Don had another direct gaze. Next to him, Ferguson was as cunning as an old fox, his eyes wandering.
Barcelona and Nottingham Forest since Tony. Since Tang En came to power, there have been many grievances. Originally, after Guardiola came up, he was unwilling to waste time on the war of words, so he has been very low-key. Even with his arch-rival Real Madrid, he rarely speaks hard. Always, "Schuster was excellent." I regret his resignation" "Ramos is a great manager and I believe he can succeed at Real Madrid...... Voluntary overtures like these.
It even feels a little soft. But perhaps it is precisely because of this distraction that he can pull back Barcelona, who almost fell into the abyss, and return to the top.
Compared to him, Tony. Don was a mad dog, everyone hated him, but everyone was afraid of himβafraid of getting rabies from a bite.
Therefore, despite the fact that after Pep Guardiola became the manager of Barcelona. The relationship between the two teams has eased. But with this summer Tony. After Donn spoke out in the media about his doubts about Barcelona's victory in the European Champions League. The relationship between the two clubs has suddenly become strained.
Pep Guardiola still follows a no-verb style with other coaches, but none of his men are fuel-efficient.
Eto'o was the first to jump out and scold Tony. Donn wanted to use this as a way to attract attention. Because he was snubbed by the media, which made him unhappy.
To this, Donn's reply was - I wish the media would snub me, do you think everyone likes to scold teammates to attract the attention of the media like you?
Eto'o was so angry that he was almost about to announce and Tony. Don En is inseparable......
ValdΓ©s also had a defence on Tony. Don was dissatisfied. But he chose another way to fight back - "cynicism". He said no matter what, we are the kings of Europe, and where was Nottingham Forest last season?
So Tony. Donn asked rhetorically: "Where was Barcelona when we were defending the European Cup?" β
Barcelona's defensive midfielder Keita played against Toney. Donne's side expressed disdain: "I think even if they had a chance to play in the Champions Cup and were lucky enough to reach the final, we could have won easily. This Forest team is no longer the same Forest team that defended the Champions Cup two seasons ago. β
Then Donn famously uttered the phrase that led to his UEFA fine: "In the Champions Cup, I wish we were drawn together with Barcelona." Come on, unspoken rules for me! β
Only Messi showed more restraint. He did not say anything about Donn's words. However, everyone believes that if Nottingham Forest do have a chance to meet Barcelona, the little Argentinian will work harder than anyone else.
The draw ceremony was preceded by the award ceremony. Last year's champions, Barcelona, were the undisputed winners, with Messi alone winning the best player and best striker awards, and the best defender was won by Barcelona's right-back Daniel Barcelona. Alves won, and the best midfielder went to Andres Iniesta of Barcelona. Only the best goalkeeper was missed out on Barcelona, and UEFA gave the award to Juventus' Gianluigi Buffon.
Pep Guardiola was voted the best coach. Talking cordially with Platini on stage, it seems that the two of them have a good conversation.
UEFA used to want to focus on cultivating Tony. Don't, but Don is too ignorant, he embarrassed UEFA five times or three times, and he is not afraid of a big mouth. Once you start spraying, God can't control it. They had to quickly draw Donn into the opposite camp. In UEFA's eyes, English football, which has always produced individual coaches, is the least popular. Tony. The appearance of Donn only proves the correctness of this "law" even more.
Now they can breathe a sigh of relief. Pep Guardiola's rise fills Tony. Donn left the blank floor, and UEFA finally had a positive image that could be handled.
Donn is not interested in any of this, and he is not uncommon for UEFA to promote him. Because he doesn't want to be someone else's archway. If someone else does something bad, the first one to be scolded must be the torii.
He was only interested in the results of the draw.
The draw was co-hosted by UEFA with the biggest names in national football and the players who won the prize.
The players draw their teams, and the celebrities draw their teams' groups.
A team was drawn and went to the group where they were supposed to go.
Nottingham Forest have been disqualified from seeding due to their recent absence from the Champions League for a season, as well as a season with mediocre results. They were placed in the second tier.
So which team will it be with?
"Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola held up the note in his hand and showed it to the audience. There was a burst of laughter from the audience. This man pulled Nottingham Forest out, and it really felt like a clever hand of fate was playing with it.
Donn whistled. Don't care about the coaches who turn their heads and smile at him.
Next up is the Nottingham Forest Location Group.
"Group C. β
A year after the name came out, everyone in the room looked back at Don again.
Group C seeded team is Serie A giants Juventus, 08-09 season of the European Champions Cup, defending champion Nottingham Forest in the group stage and Juventus together, when the Forest team lost to Juventus, back home can not win, Juventus to eat the ground, no chance at all.
People are thinking about Tony. Don En's character of retribution. How could it be so easy to let Juventus go? It's good now. UEFA has given the two teams a chance to settle their grievances, or continue to forge them.
After the draw is all over. Donn finds himself in the Bracket of Death -
The four teams in Group C are seeded Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Atletico Madrid.
Donn addressed the issue in an interview after the draw: "The group of death? That depends on the way you look at it...... To me, it's nothing, but to my opponents, it's a real death group......" He said this, and turned to leave. I don't seem to be in the mood to play a game of brain teasers with reporters here.
Unfortunately, he was not relegated to Group A by UEFA...... The seeded team in that group is Barcelona.
But fortunately, Don has a chance to take revenge. After two years, he still feels very unhappy when he thinks of Juventus' ecstatic appearance after winning at home to Forest.
Lost away to Juventus and were held to a draw at home by Old Lady. It seems to be the beginning of Nottingham Forest's slump on the European stage. Now Don has a chance to get things back to normal.
The Group of Death?
The group of death for the other three teams......