Chapter 397 Another award season

Author: The first foodie in darkness

"We will play Olympiacos in the knockout rounds of the Champions League and West Ham United in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. Haha, I don't understand. Are you obviously sending Sheffield United into the next round?"

"This is very unfair! As far as the recent schedule is concerned, Sheffield United is much better than Manchester City and Arsenal. Why is this situation happening? I don't understand!"

"You guys are putting P! It's all nonsense! When Sheffield United were put into the 'Group of Death', no one came out to question it? It was you who ridiculed you at the beginning, and now it's you who come out to question the unfairness of the draw. What's more? Shameless?!"

"Look at the draw of the Champions League this time. Sheffield United didn't just draw the so-called 'good draw'. Teams like Dortmund, Real Madrid, and Chelsea also drew relatively weak opponents. Why haven't I seen you? Jumping out to question their draw?"

"They are just a bunch of clowns. Wait until Sheffield United are eliminated from the cup before you come out and speak!"

After the draw ceremony for the Champions League quarter-finals ended, a large number of fans suddenly popped up on the Internet questioning the unfairness of the draw.

Barcelona fans criticized Real Madrid for having a PY deal with UEFA, and Bayern fans mocked Dortmund for being soft on them again.

In the Premier League, Sheffield United, which seems to be "profiting", is naturally the most hated.

A civil war between Manchester City and Bayern Munich is about to begin, and Arsenal are drawn against Bayern Munich. Naturally, the fans of these three clubs are very unhappy.

So after seeing the good luck of Sheffield United and Chelsea, I had to choke out a few words to vent my frustration.

The fans of Sheffield United were not easy to mess with, and they immediately shouted back. After that, several fan groups were entangled and started a big melee. It was very noisy for a while.

Although Li Mo lives a low-key life and doesn't like to be in the limelight in front of the media, he is a high-intensity Internet surfer in private.

Of course, he doesn't open a trumpet to complain about his competitors or praise himself. He just likes to have fun. Sometimes it is quite interesting to watch the scolding battles between these European and American brothers.

But that’s just Tu Yile. If we really want to talk about the aggressiveness on the Internet, compared with fans in China, these European and American guys are far behind.

There are only a few words that can be used to troll people. It is necessary to use the domestic hot-tempered old friends to do all kinds of abstract things, which is sure to make these foreign fans dizzy.

However, the happy life of watching entertainment did not last for a few days, and Li Mo had to start working in business and gain a sense of presence in front of major media.

Without him, the various "pork sharing" award ceremonies at the end of the year are about to begin.

Even if Li Mo is usually lazy, he must listen to Mendes's arrangements this month and go around trying to gain favor.

No, Li Mocai accepted an exclusive interview with Sky Sports on December 17th. After training ended on the afternoon of December 18th, he had a short conversation with a reporter from "442".

Yesterday afternoon, Sheffield United defeated West Ham United and successfully reached the semi-finals of this season's EFL Cup. Li Mo also took the opportunity to help the team gain support.

"Achieving three consecutive EFL Cup titles is of course not easy. This feeling will be great. One of our goals this season is to achieve three consecutive EFL Cup titles. This is something everyone knows. There is nothing good about it. To be honest, this cup competition is very special for us. If we can win the EFL Cup trophy at Wembley for the third time, then I will be very proud and proud! Please also support Sheffield United."

After completing the interview process, the interview team members of "442" were very satisfied.

It’s so damn hard to get the qualification to interview Li Mo!

Mendes is easy to talk to, but Li Mo is really difficult to deal with. He usually refuses to be interviewed if he can.

It is only at the end of the year that we can get such a precious opportunity. The fourteen-minute interview content, hey, cut it into three or four issues and release it slowly. As long as Li Mo's name is on it, it will be a guarantee of sales~

Mendes, who was waiting aside, smiled and immediately came forward to pat Li Mo on the shoulder after the interview was over. He was obviously very satisfied.

"Isn't this good? I think the interview was very good. You are not a lonely person. Why are you so stubborn usually?"

"Isn't there less and less private time? To be honest, it's the end of the year. If I usually do this kind of interviews, I would be very impatient."

"Are you kidding again? If you work hard during this period, the benefits will be huge. When the Golden Globe Awards ceremony is over, you can be as lazy as you want!"

Li Mo listened to Mendes' joking comfort and nodded slightly.

"Basically, Franck Ribery won the award. The title of Champions League champion is too important. Be it you or Cristiano, just wait patiently for next year. This is also inconvenient to operate."

Mendes sighed with emotion, and there was unconcealable fatigue in his tone. Li Mo tacitly agreed not to ask further questions, and he probably understood what was going on.

The two World Cup qualifying play-off games in November allowed Ronaldo to steal the spotlight.

The victory of extreme personal heroism has always been something that the media likes to report. Driven by that wave, it is not surprising that some seemingly incredible public opinion boosts have occurred.

The ownership of the Golden Globe Award in the previous 10 and 2013 years has always been a focus of public opinion among fans who have been arguing and even yelling at each other.

Li Mo didn't know how Mendes helped Ronaldo successfully complete the miraculous comeback at the time, but now it seems that Mendes is very disapproving of him and Ronaldo competing for the Ballon d'Or this time. It seems that

It seems to have quite a conflict with "history"?

But if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to understand.

Bayern was so successful last season, winning almost every trophy they could get. As the soul of Bayern, Ribery obviously has an "innate advantage" in the fans' perception.

After all, there have been no international competitions in 2013. If the Ballon d'Or is not given to the core player of the most powerful and outstanding football club that year, who else can it be given to?

Li Mo, who defeated Messi in personal data, won the Triple Crown in England, but it is incomparable with the Champions League trophy.

Messi only has one La Liga title, but Cristiano Ronaldo is even worse.

From this point of view, it is certain that Pele will win the Golden Globe Award, at least countless fans think so.

In this public opinion environment, do we forcefully operate to grab votes?

That's not fighting for your own honor, that's being stupid!

"I haven't thought about the Ballon d'Or this year. Let's say next year. As long as I successfully win all the club championships I can win this season, if Messi and Ronaldo don't win the World Cup next year, then I can win it without any controversy.

Golden Globe!”

Li Mo changed the subject and spoke to Mendes confidently.

Of course he wants the Ballon d'Or, but if it's the kind of Ballon d'Or that Messi won in 10 years and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013, then he would rather withdraw from the award ceremony!

Some things belong to others if they belong to others. If you grab them by force, you will only dirty your hands and disgust the fans and the players who deserve the award. Why bother?

"It's good that you think so. Well, I'm worried too much. There's no need to tell you more. Let's have dinner together later."

Mendes looked at the confident and mature Li Mo and felt relieved.

With so many players under his banner, Li Mo is really one that he doesn't have to worry about at all. If other players were as sensible as Li Mo, then he would be much more relaxed.

After having a relaxing meal in the evening and placing several business contracts that he had specially brought here for Li Mo's signature, Mendes left for London.

Li Mo, on the other hand, finished reading the new endorsement contract early and then went to bed to rest.

The Christmas war is coming, and the devilish schedule at the end of December will naturally arrive as scheduled.

Four league games in twelve days may make the fans feel comfortable, but professional players like them are extremely tired.

Even if Li Mo is seriously ill, he must pay attention to rest and body protection during this period.

There was nothing to say all night. After getting up early the next morning, Li Mo immediately arranged for a driver to pick up Krystal, who had just finished traveling with his classmates, to go home. Then he drove to the training base.

The rotation players who have just finished playing in the English League Cup are still resting today, so there are only a dozen players in the training base.

Speed ​​started working early as always, and the first time he saw Li Mo was to ask him to go to the medical room for a physical examination.

Li Mo, who was also familiar with the situation, went to the medical room with Bell and others.

The rotation is scheduled soon, and all Sheffield United players must undergo a comprehensive and detailed body examination. After that, Speed ​​will arrange the playing time of each player based on the advice of the team doctor.

Not surprisingly, Li Mo once again received the evaluation of "as strong as an ox", and Speed ​​also unceremoniously placed Li Mo in the starting lineup for the next four league games.

Just kidding, as long as the team doctor has no objection, Speed ​​will be eager to send Li Mo on the field in every game!

It is easy to use and durable. Not only does he feel at ease with Li Mo in charge, but the players in the Sheffield United team also feel at ease, so it must be used vigorously.

On December 21st, the seventeenth round of the league begins before the Christmas war.

Sheffield United faced the challenge of Norwich City at home, and the classic two-forward combination of Li Mo and Vardy once again appeared in Sheffield United's starting lineup.

Many main players in the Sheffield United team are resting in this game. For example, Bale and Neymar in the starting trident did not play.

However, Matt Ritchie and Garde Browne's double wing combination is still very powerful.

Norwich City has conceded the third-worst number of goals in the Premier League this season, and this kind of defense obviously cannot stop Sheffield United's rapid rush from the wing.

At the end of the first half, with Matt Ritchie's goal and the tacit connection between De Bruyne and Li Mo, Sheffield United took an early two-goal lead.

In the second half, after Vardy successfully countered offside with a pass from Trippier and scored the winning third goal, Speed ​​simply substituted several core players and took a rest.

After winning Norwich 3-0, Sheffield United began to prepare intensively for the Christmas Day game.

This year's post-Christmas clash with Sheffield United is Everton.

Everton's record this season is much better than last season, which really embarrassed Moyes and Fellaini who left.

Everton currently ranks fifth in the Premier League with 34 points after playing the first seventeen rounds. However, it is only one point away from fourth-placed Manchester City. If the winter devil schedule does not collapse, it may even have a chance to win.

Entering the Champions League.

You know, Manchester United is still ranked ninth and has not even entered the European theater.

Against the last leading team whose record was on the rise, the Sheffield United team paid more attention to it, and Speed ​​also brought out the strongest lineup to fight against it.

The benefits of the last round of league rotation are reflected at this critical moment.

Bell, Neymar, Drinkwater, Maguire and others are full of energy and physical fitness.

After all, after two extra days of rest, they looked radiant and full of energy. Coupled with the extraordinary recovery ability of Li Mo, Sheffield United came into the Christmas game in full swing.

On the afternoon of December 26, the whole Sheffield United team arrived at Goodison Park and completed warm-up preparations in the heated atmosphere of the Christmas Day game.

At this moment, Everton's head coach and players obviously do not have as strong confidence as their home fans.

Roberto Martinez, Everton's current new manager, was stroking his shiny bald head and looking at Sheffield United's starting lineup with a distressed look on his face.
To be continued...