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Chapter 164 We are the champions

On the morning of May 17, the whole Manchester City team set off from Manchester Airport and embarked on a journey to Madrid, Spain.

The final venue of the 2009/2010 European Champions League was arranged at the Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid's home court. Originally, the whole team of Real Madrid firmly believed that they could reach the finals and finally won the Big Ear Cup at home. You should know that in order to build the "Galaxy Battleship II" and to win the Champions League championship at the Bernabeu, Florentino spent crazily on his money last summer. Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Alonso, Benzema, these super stars spent about 200 million euros in Real Madrid! It can be seen that Real Madrid's desire to win the cup at home.

Unfortunately, the Italian traditional giant Inter Milan and the new English football team Manchester City. From this perspective, there is no doubt that Real Madrid's money-spending action was a failure.

The English media even joked that Real Madrid spent more money last summer than Manchester City, but their results were not as good as Manchester City. The main reason was that Real Madrid did not spend money where they should be. The implication is that Real Madrid did not make any public statements, which is the biggest crux of the problem. It can be imagined that the words of the English media will definitely make Cristiano Ronaldo dislike it.

After several hours of long flight, the flight that Manchester City team took will land at Madrid Airport.

Many Manchester City fans have arrived in Madrid before the team. These fans have been waiting at the airport to welcome their heroes!

All Manchester City players walked out of the airport under the welcome from Manchester City fans.

When Zhang Yang came out, the cheers were the biggest. The captain of Manchester City is undoubtedly the favorite star of Manchester City fans. Although he only came to Manchester City for two seasons, according to the Manchester City Evening News, many Manchester City fans are already discussing erecting a bronze statue for Zhang Yang outside the team's home municipal stadium.

There is a legendary star outside the Premier League stadium to establish a tradition of statues. Many stadiums have many famous statues, such as the Shankley statue at Anfield Stadium, two statues of Arsenal's gods, and the statues of Manchester United's three heroes.

Arsenal's home court, there are two half-body statues in the lobby of Emirates Stadium. On October 19, 2007, Wenger's bust was officially unveiled and placed in the marble lobby in front of Emirates Stadium for fans to admire. Meritorious coach Herbert Chapman, during the Highbury era, Chapman's bust has always existed. After the establishment of Emirates Stadium, Chapman's bust was also moved here.

Arsenal Club was established in 1886, and next year it will mark the 125th anniversary of the club. According to Arsenal official statement, at the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the club's establishment next year, two new sculptures will be added outside the Emirates Stadium, namely the team's legendary captain Tony Adams, and the team's best scorer Henry.

Arsenal has statues, so it is impossible for Manchester United to have no. On May 29, 2008, to commemorate the first Champions League victory over Benfica on May 29, 1968, and to commend the "Holy Trinity" Sir Bobby Charlton, Dennis Law and George Best, Manchester United set up a "Tripe" statue outside the Old Trafford Stadium. George Best, Dennis

-Lao and Bobby Charlton stood side by side from left to right, George Best put his hands on his hips and put his arms around Dennis Law, the latter pointed his index finger at the sky with his right hand and his left hand on Charlton. Sir Charlton held the ball with one hand and the other on Dennis Law's shoulder. In the east stands of Manchester United Dream Theater, a statue of Manchester United legendary coach Busby stood. This statue is opposite to the statue of the Three Holy Masters.

Of course, when it comes to erecting statues outside the stadium, the most famous one is Liverpool Club.

On December 16, 1959, Liverpool appointed former Horsfield coach Bill Shankley as the new coach, who led Liverpool to achieve brilliant achievements in the 1970s. Liverpool also erected a statue for the legendary coach. Outside Anfield Stadium, Shankley's arms were spread out, with a momentum of dominating the world. The bronze statue reads "He makes people happy" in English. For fans, visiting Anfield Stadium to watch the football and paying attention to the Shankley statue is the top priority.

Looking at the statues outside the stadium of these clubs in the Premier League, all of them are legends in the team's history and are part of the club's glorious history. Therefore, it can also be seen from this that Manchester City fans are grateful to Zhang Yang for Zhang Yang.

At Madrid Airport, Zhang Yang accepted an interview with reporters.

A reporter also mentioned the issue of Manchester City fans erecting statues for him. "Zhang Yang, it is now rumored that Manchester City fans are going to erect statues for you outside the stadium."

"This is exciting news, but I have to say that my contribution to the team has not reached this qualification. If I could see my statue outside the court when I retired, at that time, I told myself that I am worthy of the love the fans have for me, then my career would be very successful." Zhang Yang did not deny this, but he put forward his own point of view.

Manchester City is here to participate in the Champions League final, so many questions naturally revolve around the final.

A reporter asked him how he felt when he came to Spain to play again from Barcelona to Madrid.

Zhang Yang said: "This is the Champions League final, which is the biggest difference. For any player, this is one of the most important moments in his career. Of course, being able to play in the final at the Bernabeu will undoubtedly be a wonderful memory."

A reporter then asked Zhang Yang, "Manchester City has won two championships, which is undoubtedly a successful season. Does this mean that Manchester City will be very relaxed in the finals." The reporter had a problem with his words and secretly mocked Manchester City as a nouveau riche team. He would be satisfied if he won the league championship and League Cup championship. He had no fighting spirit.

Zhang Yang glared at the reporter, "I find it hard to understand why you have such a weird idea. It's all the way to the finals. Of course we want to win the championship. Do you naturally like to be the second child?!"

The reporter's face became very ugly. He didn't expect Zhang Yang to give such an answer. He was so sharp and merciless. However, when he asked a question, he should be able to think that Zhang Yang would definitely not answer politely.

"Do you have anything to say about the final opponent Inter Milan?" the reporter asked.

"This is a very powerful opponent." Zhang Yang replied in a formulaic manner, which obviously disappointed some reporters with ulterior motives. However, Zhang Yang is much more mature now and is the captain of Manchester City. Naturally, he will not make any trouble before the game. These reporters who want to talk from Zhang Yang's mouth are destined to be disappointed.

The finals between Manchester City and Inter Milan were held four days later, so Manchester City did not train that day. Van Basten gave the team a holiday and allowed the players to rest well, causing the jet lag.

The next day, Manchester City conducted routine training.

During the training interval, Zhang Yang welcomed a good friend and someone came to see him.

This person who specializes in visiting him is Zhang Yang's former teammate when he was in AC Milan, now Real Madrid midfielder star Kaka.

Since Zhang Yang transferred to Manchester City from AC Milan, the two have not met each other. The La Liga has ended, and Kaka, who is about to go to the national team to participate in the training camp, remains in Madrid, so naturally, he has to come to Zhang Yang to reminisce. Of course, Kaka also came to cheer up Manchester City.

"Of course I want to cheer you up. We all have the mark of AC Milan. Of course, we won't want Inter Milan to win." Kaka said with a smile.

Zhang Yang also smiled. Speaking of which, Kaka really has the mark of AC Milan. Kaka has played in Milan for six years and has a deep relationship with Milan. Zhang Yang has only played in Milan for one year, and the relationship is not very deep.

In Manchester City, Kaka's friends are not only Zhang Yang, but also Ronaldo. So Zhang Yang quickly called Ronaldo over.

Seeing Ronaldo sweating because of training, Kaka said with some emotion and envy, "Ronnie, you played a great job at Manchester City. You have scored more than a dozen goals this season?"

"If the league, the cup will add up, there are sixteen." Ronaldo said happily.

Kaka was also amazed after hearing this. Ronaldo is now 34 years old and scored 16 goals in a season. This is a very good result. You know, Ronaldo was once suspected to have retired last year, but he didn't expect that he would be reborn after coming to Manchester City.

"This time, I won the Champions League championship, but it's a Grand Slam." Kaka said.

"That's right." Ronaldo said happily that his biggest regret in his life was that he had never won the Champions League championship. If he could win the Champions League championship with Manchester City this time, then Ronaldo could have realized his dream and he won all the important honors that a player can win! It can be called a Grand Slam.

"This is my first time winning the Champions League." Zhang Yang said.

"Are you sarcastic about me not as good as you?" Ronaldo pretended to be angry.

"How can it be?" Zhang Yang laughed.

Looking at Ronaldo and Kaka's happy and cheerful smiles, Kaka was also a little envious. He said to Zhang Yang, "I did a good job, Zhang, I really didn't expect you to achieve such an achievement in Manchester City, but you have to keep working hard."

Zhang Yang understands what Kaka means. The wealthy family cannot achieve success by performing well in one or two seasons. This is a reminder that Zhang Yang cannot indulge in the results of this season.

"Of course," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"I still can't imagine you being a captain," Kaka said, "but you did a great job."

"They all say I am the material for a natural leader." Zhang Yang said with a chuckle.

Kaka and Ronaldo both laughed. This kid is still as good as before.

"This final-" Kaka said.

"Of course we won the game." Zhang Yang said bluntly.

They laughed together, as if they were back to the wonderful time they worked together. Thinking about the combination of Kaka-Ronaldo-Zhangyang back then, it was majestic and powerful.

When saying goodbye, Kaka held Zhang Yang's hand: "Come on, Zhang."

Zhang Yang also smiled and said, "Come on at the World Cup."

Kaka will compete in the South African World Cup with Brazil. It is Kaka and Brazil's dream to win the Hercules Cup. For Zhang Yang, the final of the Champions League with Inter Milan is his World Cup!
Chapter completed!
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