Chapter 901 Appreciation and Respect

Manchester City lost. In this derby battle, they once again lost to Manchester United by 1 goal and were double beaten by their rivals in the same city this season.

After the game, Manchester City's players were very frustrated. There was definitely no hope for the championship. They really hoped to win this derby, but the reality was cruel and they were not strong enough. There was no way to realize this humble wish.

The only person in the Manchester City team who is not frustrated may be Balotelli.

After the game, Bashen found Gao Xiaodong with a smile on his face, pulled Gao Xiaodong to talk non-stop, and finally exchanged jerseys with Gao Xiaodong.

Manchester City coach Mancini was frustrated and unconvinced after losing two consecutive derbies by the smallest margin. At the post-match press conference, Mancini directly called out Ferguson, hoping to see him again next season.

Ferguson ignored Mancini's provocation, as if he was dismissive, but in fact, Ferguson now does not dare to underestimate Manchester City at all.

Now Manchester City already has a strong strength. If they can get a Champions League spot this season, the summer transfer is expected to buy more powerful and famous stars. By next season, Manchester City's strength will only be stronger than now.

At that time, Manchester City may really no longer be a "noisy neighbor", but a competitor for the league championship.

The biggest winner of this game is undoubtedly Gao Xiaodong, who just won the Golden Globe Award.

Although Gao Xiaodong unexpectedly won the Ballon d'Or, his award was seriously questioned by European media, celebrities and fans. They all believed that Xavi and Iniesta were more worthy of the Ballon d'Or than Gao Xiaodong. .

So much so that when Gao Xiaodong goes to away games, fans of the away team often shout that Gao Xiaodong stole Xavi's golden ball.

However, Gao Xiaodong was not affected by the doubters. In the five games after the Ballon d'Or award, Gao Xiaodong scored in every game, and even scored a hat trick in this derby.

This kind of perfect performance can't be faulted even by professional players. The voices in the media and the Internet questioning Gao Xiaodong's unworthy Golden Globe Award are gradually decreasing. Obviously, if Gao Xiaodong's outstanding performance can continue until the end of the season, and lead the team If Manchester United wins one or two heavyweight championships, although this kind of doubt cannot be said to disappear, it will at least be reduced in a large area.

After the game, Manchester United's young club Joel hosted a banquet for all Manchester United players and coaches. During the banquet, Joel respected Gao Xiaodong very much and treated him as if he were the team's top player.

Previously, Manchester United's number one player was Rooney, but Rooney and Gao Xiaodong have a very good relationship, and Gao Xiaodong won the Ballon d'Or for his performance at Inter Milan.

Rooney was not jealous of Gao Xiaodong because of this.

On the contrary, Berbatov, Fletcher and others felt that Joel raised Gao Xiaodong too high. Although Gao Xiaodong was very strong and won the Ballon d'Or, he had not won any honors at Manchester United. How could he climb up the ladder? To the veteran players who have won more than a dozen titles at Manchester United.

But Joel didn't care about this. The young club of Manchester United had been prepared from the beginning to take over Manchester United after his father's death, so he frequently came to the UK to have contact with Manchester United's players, coaches, and staff.

Although Gao Xiaodong is young and has not won any honors for Manchester United, Joel believes that Gao Xiaodong is the key player for Manchester United to dominate the Premier League and even Europe, so he deliberately makes friends with Gao Xiaodong. After the banquet, Joel asked the driver to drive He personally sent Gao Xiaodong home.

“Are you satisfied with life in Manchester?”

Joel came to see Gao Xiaodong off in person because he wanted to communicate with Gao Xiaodong and deepen their relationship.

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "Satisfied, very satisfied."

Joel smiled and said: "As long as you are satisfied. If there is any inconvenience or need, just tell David Gill or me. I will do my best to help you."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "No, Mr. Joel, after I moved to Cheshire, most of the people around me were our Manchester United players, so life was very convenient.

Joel said: "Gao, there's one thing I don't quite understand. I've been asking you, Inter Milan is also considered the top giant in Europe and treats you very well. Why did you want to transfer to Manchester United?"

Gao Xiaodong has definitely answered this question no less than 20 times. Gao Xiaodong is very experienced in how to answer this question.

"Mr. Joel doesn't know something. I have been a Manchester United fan since I was a child. My first jersey was from Manchester United. I have never missed almost every Manchester United game. Playing for Manchester United is my childhood dream, although Inter Milan It's also a great team, but I've won the treble with Inter and I feel like I should play for my dream."

Joel was very satisfied after hearing this. Although he believed that Gao Xiaodong's move to Manchester United was definitely not just because of what Gao Xiaodong said, this statement at least showed that Gao Xiaodong liked Manchester United and not the legendary Ferguson.

Joel laughed loudly and said: "Actually, I also had a dream when I was a child. This dream was to become a professional player and play for Manchester United. But then this dream was shattered because I knew that I would never become a professional player in this life. From that time on, I dreamed that one day I could become the owner of Manchester United and build Manchester United into the greatest team in the world."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "Congratulations, Mr. Joel, you finally realized your dream."

Joel laughed and said: "It can't be said that my dream has been realized. Now Manchester United belongs to my father, not me."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "That's not the same."

Joel sighed: "It's different. Although I am the young club of Manchester United, I can make very few decisions now. I am just my father's mouthpiece."

Gao Xiaodong knew that Joel's father, Glazer Sr., had suffered a stroke and had difficulty moving, so he comforted him: "Mr. Joel, don't worry, your father will be yours after a hundred years, Manchester United will be yours, and then you will be able to realize your grand dream. "

Joel smiled bitterly and thought to himself, it can't be that easy. There are so many people in our family and there are many people who want to be in charge of Manchester United. Even my little brother Edward wants Manchester United.

However, Joel couldn't elaborate on these grievances between giants and Gao Xiaodong, so he said: "Thank you for your blessing, but if Manchester United wants to become the greatest team in world football, you are an indispensable member. If I take charge For Manchester United, I hope you can play at Manchester United until you retire."

Play at Manchester United until retirement? I can't do this, I still want to play in the five major leagues. Gao Xiaodong thought this in his heart, but said: "Thank you Mr. Joel for your appreciation and respect, but I still know myself. For a giant like Manchester United, it is too difficult to play until you retire. You have to play after the age of thirty." Only if I can maintain the level of the world's top players, but since Mr. Joel values ​​me so much, I must win all the championships I can for Manchester United."

Joel was very happy, "Okay, I believe you can do what you say. With you, I have full confidence in Manchester United."

As they were talking, Cheshire arrived, and the driver stopped in front of Gao Xiaodong's house. Gao Xiaodong invited Joel to come and sit with him, but Joel felt that it was too late, and he had already said everything he needed to say. He didn't go, said goodbye to Gao Xiaodong, and drove out of Cheshire.