Chapter 646: Old and Cunning

In the afternoon, Mendes came to Gao Xiaodong's house. However, Mendes did not talk to Gao Xiaodong about Mourinho's decision to coach Real Madrid, nor did he talk about Barcelona's plan to buy him. He just talked about the recent situation and encouraged Gao Xiaodong. Gao Xiaodong played the last few games. Even if Gao Xiaodong asked Mourinho in a roundabout way whether he would go to Real Madrid, Mendes would avoid talking about it.

In the evening, Mourinho called and invited Mendes and Xiaodong to his house for dinner and watching football.

Of course Gao Xiaodong couldn't refuse the invitation from the head coach, so he went to Mourinho's house with Mendes.

Mourinho's wife Matilde prepared a sumptuous Portuguese meal and opened a bottle of Portuguese red wine. After the meal, Gao Xiaodong, Mendes and Mourinho watched Manchester United and Mourinho as a family. Lyon's Champions League semi-final.

Inter Milan defeated Barcelona with 4 goals at home. It is already a sure thing to advance to the final. Now they need and must consider their opponent in the final.

Lyon won seven consecutive championships from 2001 to 2008. Although they did not win the championship last season, their strength cannot be underestimated. They are also the bitter host of Real Madrid. They have almost seen Real Madrid destroyed every time. No team will fight against them. Very relaxed.

However, the Champions League is a competition that requires experience. When reaching the semi-finals, it will be difficult for a team without any foundation to compete with a veteran team like Manchester United. Lyon did not force a confrontation with Manchester United and focused on defensive counterattacks in the away game.

Mourinho watched more attentively than Gao Xiaodong and Mendes. Mendes and Gao Xiaodong also discussed their views on the game and trivial matters in life from time to time.

Seeing that Rooney was the first to receive a pass from Rooney and score a goal, Mendes said: "It looks like you will definitely play Manchester United in the final. What are your chances of winning?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "Let's go 50-50. Manchester United is not easy to mess with. Maybe we have a better chance of winning. After all, Ronaldo is gone. Coach Jose has great experience in playing against Manchester United."

Mourinho did not dare to accept Gao Xiaodong's flattery. He said seriously: "In the final analysis, it still depends on the strength of the team. We lost against Manchester United last season."

Mendes said: "Jose, Inter Milan has strengthened so many positions this season, and it shouldn't be a disadvantage when beating Manchester United."

Mourinho said: "In one round of the final, all possibilities can happen. In many cases, luck determines everything."

Gao Xiaodong said: "Luck determines everything?"

Mourinho said: "Yes, because the team that can reach the Champions League final is definitely top-notch. When two top teams compete against each other, they are almost the same in all aspects. Luck is actually the most important thing.

That's why there is a saying that there is no name in the competition. "

Gao Xiaodong patted his head as if he had some enlightenment, remembering the special points he had obtained. If necessary, it seemed that he would still need to exchange for some good luck points.

Mendes smiled and said, "If you were to coach Lyon against Manchester United, would they be able to advance to the final?"

Mourinho pondered for a moment and said: "With this lineup, I probably can't beat Sir Alex Ferguson."

Mendes said meaningfully: "What if Xiaodong is asked to come with you?"

Mourinho is of course a smart man and said: "With Xiaodong coming over, if I come to coach, Lyon can be evenly matched with Manchester United."

Mendes laughed and said: "It's only 50-50. Xiaodong eliminated Manchester United with Porto last season. If I give you Xiaodong, you should win the Champions League with Lyon."

Mourinho said: "Porto was lucky to eliminate Manchester United last season and encountered Manchester United who were in a sluggish state." Then he joked: "Jorge, if you can get Ronaldo to Lyon, I can Let’s get you a Champions League title.”

Mendes chuckled and said: "I have a hunch that you can beat Manchester United and win the championship in the final."

Mourinho said: "It is too early to say that we will win the championship. Barcelona will not surrender in the second round. I know Guardiola. He is by no means a person who admits defeat. They will definitely fight to the death. We can't be too cautious." main idea."

Gao Xiaodong said: "As long as we are not careless, Barcelona will not be able to topple the world."

Mourinho said: "We have to prevent them from playing dirty tricks."

Mendes said: "Jose is right. I just received a call from Barcelona Chairman Laporta, saying that he wants to buy Xiaodong. I guess this is to disrupt your military morale."

Gao Xiaodong was a little surprised and said, "Mr. Mendes, is this true?"

Mendes said: "Yes, but calling me at this juncture to buy you is not pure of heart."

Mourinho sneered and said: "Last summer, many giants competed for Xiaodong, but Barcelona made no move, saying that they did not need players like Xiaodong. During the winter break, even Real Madrid intervened to buy Xiaodong, but Barcelona still has no intention of doing so. Now We just beat them 4:0, and they want to buy Xiaodong, what a coincidence."

Mendes said: "So I said I was dishonest because I wanted to mess up your military morale and make Xiaodong unwilling to play football. In the 2005 Champions League final, Barcelona played Arsenal. Before the game, it was revealed that Henry was going to transfer to Barcelona. News? In the end Henry didn’t perform well and Barcelona won their second Champions League."

Mourinho said: "Indeed, if Henry was not disturbed at that time, the result would be difficult to say. That was the closest Arsenal came to the Champions League championship. After Henry left, Arsenal would never have a chance to win the Champions League again."

When Mendes and Mourinho were singing along, Gao Xiaodong's heart was racing, but he also felt that it was a bit strange for Barcelona to offer to buy him at this time, so he said: "It's not that easy to mess with my heart, don't talk about me." I won’t go to Barcelona. Even if I want to go to Barcelona, ​​I will only perform better in the game against Barcelona so that I can get a higher status and salary when I go to Barcelona.”

Mourinho shook his head and said: "Xiaodong, you are still young. As long as you have the intention to perform better, you will be disturbed, and every decision you make in the game will not be normal."

Mendes laughed and said: "Jose is right, so Barcelona has sinister intentions."

Gao Xiaodong patted his head and said: "The Spaniards have so many tricks. Fortunately, I will never go to Barcelona. In the next game, we must give them a little more color."

Mourinho was in a good mood after hearing this. He couldn't help but secretly admire Mendes's sophistication. He easily made Gao Xiaodong hate Barcelona. As long as Gao Xiaodong didn't go to Barcelona, ​​the worst outcome would not exist. , let’s see if we can get the best result and let Xiaodong go to Real Madrid.

While Mourinho, Gao Xiaodong and Mendes were talking, Manchester United scored two more goals and led Lyon 3:0. Not only did they lead the score, they also completely controlled the situation on the field. The reporter also gave Ferguson a special In the close-up, Jazz is chewing gum, with a look of longing on his face. It seems that he is also dreaming about his second Champions League championship.

Seeing Manchester United being so strong, both Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong were shocked. They stopped talking and watched Manchester United's game seriously, thinking about how they would deal with Manchester United if they met Manchester United in the Champions League final.

Watching games is just a hobby for Mendes. While Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong were concentrating on studying Manchester United, he was racking his brains to consider how to convince Real Madrid to buy Gao Xiaodong at a high price and willingly join Real Madrid.

But Mendes is not in a hurry. He knows that the work of persuasion must be done slowly. Although Real Madrid is the best club in the last century and one of the best platforms in the world, after all, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka are here, so Xiaodong can do it. As a junior, it is normal for him to be unwilling to go when he is waiting to be promoted, but Mendes believes that he can convince Gao Xiaodong, because he feels that Gao Xiaodong is greedy for money. As long as Real Madrid pays enough annual salary and signing fee, Gao Xiaodong will definitely not be able to have a main position. Stop thinking about the boss and the second child. 8)