Chapter 673: Opportunity to Play

The UEFA Champions League championship is the honor that every professional player dreams of. It represents the highest honor that a professional player can get in the club.

Eto'o, the only Inter Milan player to have won the Champions League, said: No matter how many times you win the Champions League, you will never get tired of it, you just want to win more.

And for players who have never won the Champions League, the meaning of the Champions League is even more unparalleled.

Especially veterans such as Materazzi, Cordoba, Samuel, Lucio and Zanetti who have never won the Champions League. This is probably their last chance. Their desire for the championship is more than Young people such as Gao Xiaodong, Sneijder, and Pan Dev are even more intense.

In order to get the chance to start, to get the chance to be a substitute, and even to get the chance to enter the squad, Inter Milan players did their best in training, and even Motta and Cambiasso quarreled over a tackle. occur.

Of course, the players not only train hard to win Mourinho's favor, they also look for other ways to get into the squad.

Due to the impact of volcanic ash, Inter Milan will rush to the Bernabeu, the venue for the Champions League final, three days in advance. On the morning before departure, when Inter Milan players are training at the Pinetina base, Balotelli’s agent Raio Pulled to No. 24, Durini Street.

"Hello, Mino, do you want to talk about Balotelli's transfer? I have already said that Balotelli's transfer will have to wait until after the Champions League final."

Moratti originally hated Raiola very much and believed that he was the one who encouraged Ibrahimovic to go to Barcelona. However, after Inter Milan eliminated Barcelona and reached the final, he felt much better towards Raiola, because if it hadn't been for Ibrahimovic's transfer Barcelona will not spend 50 million to buy Gao Xiaodong, and Eto'o will not come, so now Inter Milan may still be lingering outside the Champions League quarterfinals.

Raiola sat down on the sofa with a shy belly and said with a smile: "Chairman, I am not here to talk about Mario's transfer today. Since Mourinho is ready to leave, there is no need to be so anxious about Mario's transfer. I Today I want to talk about Mario’s participation in the Champions League final.”

Moratti spread his hands and said: "Mino, you have found the wrong person. You should talk to Mourinho. I will not care about these tactical matters. When Mourinho came, I had already Promised him."

Raiola smiled and said: "I will definitely go to Mourinho, but I need to talk to you first. First of all, I think it should be clear. Excluding off-field factors, Balotelli has the ability to start, Pandev , Milito and Eto'o are not better than Mario. Secondly, Mario and Gao Xiaodong have a good personal relationship and cooperate well. He should play; thirdly, if you hope that Balotelli can be sold when he transfers Price, I think you should give him a chance to perform in the finals."

Moratti waved his hands repeatedly and said: "I understand what you said, but I can't help you."

Raiola said: "You just need to talk to Mourinho about the situation. I will go to Mourinho. Chairman, this is a best of both worlds. I am not thinking about my interests. I am For the benefit of Inter Milan and Mario, if Mario scores a goal in the Champions League final, he may be sold for 10 million more. If Mario is selected for the Italian national team and plays in the World Cup in South Africa, his price may be Catching up with Gao Xiaodong last year.”

It has to be said that Raiola is as famous as Mendes and does have the ability to confuse people. Moratti was moved by this and said: "Okay, I will call Mourinho later."

Raiola said: "President, without further ado, Mourinho will announce the squad today. I hope you will play now, and then I will go to Mourinho to get the matter settled."

Half an hour later, Raiola left No. 24 Durini Street with satisfaction and drove his Ferrari to the Pinetina training base.

After the morning training, Raiola came to Mourinho's office.

"What are you here for?"

Mourinho doesn't have a good impression of Raiola at all.

Of course it's even more rude to speak.

Raiola didn't feel embarrassed at all. He smiled and said: "Jose, the chairman has called you. I want to ask you for a favor. It turns out that Mario is a genius. I hope you can be here." Start him in the Champions League final."

"Starting?" Mourinho almost laughed angrily, "Are you sure you're not here to make a joke? Even if I forget Balotelli's stupid behavior off the court, why should he start?"

Raiola said confidently: "Mario is no worse than Eto'o, Milito and Pandev. Sneijder's injury is unknown. I think both you and Inter Milan need Mario."

Mourinho said coldly: "It's absolutely impossible. Even if Mario is my son, he has no chance of starting."

Of course Raiola knew that Mourinho would not let Balotelli start. He was asking for an exorbitant price to pay back the money. "Jose, if you can't start, you can just let Mario come on as a substitute."

Mourinho said coldly: "Sneijder is ready to play, Mario has no chance to substitute."

Raiola said with a shy face: "It's okay to appear during those insignificant times."

Mourinho said ruthlessly: "Not a minute of the Champions League final is irrelevant."

Raiola was angry and jumped up like a cat that had stepped on its tail, "Mourinho, you are just avenging yourself. You are Mendes's man. Mendes wants Mario, but Mario doesn't." He's under my banner, so you block him."

Mourinho said coldly: "Whatever you say, as long as I am the coach of Inter Milan, I have the final say who will play. Please leave my office. If you don't send me away, please come to the door. Thank you."

"You..." Raiola gritted his teeth angrily and said, "Mourinho! There will be a day when you need me."

"Let's wait until that day comes. Please, I want to rest."

…

When Raiola came to find Mourinho, Inter Milan's two old captains Zanetti and Materazzi came to Gao Xiaodong's room.

"Xiaodong, does Mourinho really want to leave?"

Materazzi sat on the edge of the bed and asked straight to the point.

Gao Xiaodong scratched his head and said vaguely: "I don't know, I guess Mourinho isn't sure either."

Materazzi continued: "Then will you leave?"

Gao Xiaodong shook his head and said: "I haven't considered this issue yet. Let's talk about it after playing in the Champions League."

Zanetti spoke earnestly: "Xiaodong, this is your second time in the Champions League final. For you, there are still many opportunities to win the Champions League, but Materazzi and I only have this one time. Whether you leave or not, I hope you can help Inter Milan get a Champions League trophy."

Materazzi said with yearning on his face: "Yes! I served as Inter Milan's mascot for one season just because I didn't win the Champions League. I'm not willing to accept it. If this wish can come true, I will retire immediately and lead the team. I will travel around the world with my wife. Xiaodong, I may not have the chance to appear, but don’t let me down. Whether Inter Milan can win the cup depends on you."

Gao Xiaodong straightened his face and said: "Captain, you are thinking too much. Regardless of whether I leave or not, I will go all out to win the final. To be honest, after the failure in the last Champions League final, I have no more desire for the championship trophy. You are young.”

Zanetti smiled and said: "There have been too many rumors recently. We were afraid that you were young and would be affected, so we came to talk to you. Seeing your current state, we felt relieved. Don't be pressured. As long as you go all out, No matter what the final result is, we old guys can accept it."

Gao Xiaodong felt warm in his heart and said: "Team Sa, Team Cavalry, don't worry, the championship belongs to Inter Milan. I promise you, no one can take it away."

Materazzi was relieved and said: "Okay, I believe in you Xiaodong. Nothing can affect your performance, and nothing can stop you from giving your best. Xiaodong, rest, let's go."

Materazzi and Zanetti stood up and walked out one after another. When they reached the door, Zanetti stopped, turned to Gao Xiaodong and said: "Although we had a relationship with you at the beginning of the season. There was a misunderstanding and I made things difficult for you, but now, no matter the Argentinian gang or other players, all Inter players want you to stay."

After saying that, Zanetti strode away with Materazzi, leaving Gao Xiaodong standing there in a daze.

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