Chapter 203: Accidental encounter

"Two to zero, relying on the goals of Tiger and Scholes, Manchester United beat Newcastle 2 to zero at Wembley Stadium and won their second championship of the season! Now Manchester United is striding towards the fourth single season in history to win the domestic league, the first Cup and the Champions League three-time champion honor. Before Manchester United, only three teams have won such honors, namely the Scottish Celtics in 67, the Dutch team Ajax in 72, and Eindhoven from the Netherlands in 88, Nottingham Forest in 1979 and Liverpool in 1984, although they are also in the same match.

The season won three championships, but the domestic cup championship they won was the League Cup instead of the FA Cup, so they are not the real triple-champion. Interestingly, Manchester United's opponent Bayern in the Champions League final also has the opportunity to win the Triple-champion. They are now the Bundesliga champions and the German Cup has also entered the final. As long as they beat Manchester United in the Champions League final and then defeat Werder Bremen in the German Cup final, they will also become the Triple-champion team... Which team will win the first triple-champion since the reform of the Champions League, let's wait and see."

"Manchester United and Bayern compete for the Champions League! Ironically, these two teams that are about to compete for the championship in the finals of the highest-level European club events were not the domestic league championship last season... Manchester United lost to Arsenal, while Bayern has been suppressed by the newly promoted Kaiserslautern. The Champions League champion will be a runner-up team last season. This may be a great irony for the Champions League. If it is not restructured before, neither of these two teams will have the opportunity to participate in the Champions League. From next season, the Champions League will expand significantly, not only the league runner-up, but also the third and fourth places will also have the opportunity to participate in the Champions League. In the future, the team will only win the fourth place in the league last season.

The team may also win the Champions League. Will this make the value of the Champions League retreat? This is a matter of opinion. Of course, Bayern and Manchester United's performance in the Champions League and the league this season is worthy of their status! Especially Manchester United, they met two giants Bayern and Barcelona in the group stage, and defeated Inter Milan and Juventus in the knockout round, and Bayern's group stage was also difficult. The group stage of Kaiserslautern encountered in the knockout round was their miserable in the league last season, and Dynamo Kiev was the biggest dark horse in the Champions League this season. They can stand out from the siege of these strong teams and stand on the finals of the Champions League. Bayern and Manchester United deserve it."

"In the final of the Champions League, both sides are absent. Manchester United captain Keane and attacking midfielder Scholes were suspended for accumulating yellow cards. Manchester United wanted to win the Champions League. Their golden wings Giggs and Beckham's performance, as well as the forward partners Tiger Lee and Dwight York who both tied for the top scorers in the Premier League, will be crucial. Of course, Ferguson may also bring Tiger back to the position of attacking midfield and send Kerr or Solskjaer to partner with York on the front line. Bayern, their number one scorer, Brazilian Elber, was injured in the previous league and may miss the final of the Champions League. Bosnia and Herzegovina Salihamidic, also injured, and may miss the final of the Champions League. This game will be played in an unfavorable situation for both sides."

After Manchester United won the FA Cup, sports media from Britain, Germany, and even Europe and the world began to focus all their attention on the Champions League final. At this time of year, the Champions League final will be the focus of everyone, not to mention that this year's Champions League final has such great significance!

Manchester United won the game, even if it was the triple crown in the 1990s, Bayern could almost become the triple crown - if they won these two championships in a row, they would also be the triple crown - the triple crown has appeared in history before, but this situation where both sides may win the double crown, which is quite rare...

In fact, Ferguson is now in trouble.

What he was worried about was not that he won two championships, but that he was worried about how to arrange the final midfielder. This season, Manchester United's midfielder was not bad, both the main and substitute strength, Keanschols Giggs Beckham's main lineup, Bart on the bench was the best replacement for Kean, Bromquist was also able to play as Giggs' substitute, and Tiger on the middle and right could play - played over the right forward in Preston Tiger, but Tiger's outstanding performance allowed him to gain a place in the main lineup. Although this made Manchester United win a lot, it also made Manchester United's midfielder reach a very dangerous level - there were only two substitutes in four main players, which made people feel uneasy.

So, in the final of the Champions League, this hidden danger immediately broke out. Ferguson temporarily transferred Richardson from the reserve team to the bench. Because he was less than 21 years old, he could still play even though he was not on the Champions League roster. However, Richardson could only be a temporary recharge player. In games like the Champions League final, he could only rely on the strength of existing players.

If Sheringham had not been loaned to Nottingham Forest, Ferguson felt that he could still draw Tiger to the midfield. After all, although Sheringham was a center, his experience and technical characteristics could play well as the second striker. However, Sheringham had been loaned out. Kohl and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were both standard centers. The team's adaptation was something Ferguson had to consider - not to mention what level Tiger would play in the attacking midfield position now is an unknown.

Ferguson is worried, but the players are not so worried. Their performance this season is quite brilliant. Although the Champions League final is in sight, no player is nervous.

Tiger is also training during this period - if he can't win the final, his life will come to an end, so during this period he is training almost day and night. Effenberg, Jerrymes, Bassler, Mattus... Almost all players who are likely to compete with him have conducted all-round confrontations and analysis of opponents. His understanding of these opponents is almost better than themselves!

So after coming to Barcelona with the team, Tiger was full of confidence in the upcoming final!

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After the FA Cup, the whole Manchester United team immediately arrived at the location of the Champions League final - Barcelona. They have no good feelings for Manchester United and Bayern and Barcelona fans. After all, in the group stage this season, it was Manchester United and Bayern who joined forces to kill Barcelona in the group stage of the Champions League...

The FA Cup ends on the 22nd and the 26th is the day when the Champions League final begins, so the whole Manchester United team arrived in Barcelona early, and arrived in Barcelona on the 23rd, rest for one day on the same day, and the next two days will undergo restorative training to prepare for the final.

On this day of rest, Manchester United players naturally would not run around. Most players stayed in hotels to rest, while some players took leave to go shopping. Barcelona is also a big city. During the group stage, the players didn't have time to visit Barcelona.

Tiger also took leave with Ferguson and went out - he also wanted to go out for a walk, but not alone, but with Kelly - Tiger was destined to participate in the finals of the Champions League as the main player, so Kelly would not miss this event.

Barcelona, ​​the capital of the Catalonia Autonomous Region, is known as the "Flower of Europe". It is located on the Mediterranean coast in northeastern Spain, surrounded by mountains and seas, and has a majestic terrain. It is the gateway to the Iberian Peninsula. It has a Mediterranean climate, with a hot and arid summer and mild and rainy winters. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

"The weather here is much better than London." Kelly said happily while walking on the streets of Barcelona.

"It's better than Manchester, too." Tiger nodded, agreeing with Kelly's statement.

The weather in London is notoriously poor, dark and rainy, and there is little sunshine. As an inland city and an industrial city, Manchester has a very bad weather and rarely sunny days. In fact, the climate in England is not very good, which is one of the reasons why there are few Brazilian and Argentina players in the Premier League. On the contrary, Spain is a paradise for Argentina and Brazilian players. Almost all outstanding Brazilian Argentina and even South American players have played in Spain, such as Romario, Bebeto, Ronaldo, Maradona, and Kempes...

For South American players who love sunshine more, Spain is their paradise.

The two of them were walking around the streets easily, and Tiger also needed to relax and enjoy it. One relaxation and one relaxation was the way to compete.

Tiger picked a few exquisite accessories for Kelly, and Kelly helped Tiger choose two sets of clothes - Tiger never knew how to buy clothes by himself, while Kelly, a model-based model, had a high vision in this regard. The two of them walked around relaxedly like a couple. After almost walking, they found a quieter cafe and sat down and started chatting.

"Tiger, I really didn't expect you to perform so well at Manchester United this season." Kelly said with a hint of pride. When he confirmed his relationship with Tiger, Tiger was just a player in the League One. In this regard, Kelly can really be regarded as a keen eye.

Tiger smiled, and outsiders naturally could only see Tiger's glory, but how many people could know his troubles?

At the beginning, I was forced to play the forward position I didn't like very much, and was replaced when the team was facing difficulties... These things are actually trivial matters, but after accumulating, Tiger was not happy this season except winning the championship at Manchester United.

The two chatted for a while, and at this moment, a short old man stood at the door, followed by several large-sleeved and round-waisted bodyguards.

There are only two guests in this cafe, Tiger and Kelly. The owner of the cafe looked at the short old man in embarrassment - this cafe has always been a place where this high-ranking customer is used to coming, and this guest is unwilling to be disturbed. Every time he comes, he will sit quietly after clearing the venue. However, at this time, he cannot drive away the guests...

The old man waved his hand: "Forget it, there is no need to clear the scene. You guys, just stop others outside and prevent others from coming in."

After saying this, the short old man with sharp eyes walked into the cafe. Instead of finding a quiet table to sit down, he walked directly to the table where Tiger and Kelly were, and stood there with a smile and asked: "Tiger... Can I sit down here?"

Tiger had long noticed what happened in front of the cafe. He was so young that he did not intend to give up his position, even if he was in a place where he was unfamiliar with himself. However, the other party did not do so. Instead, he came over and wanted to sit down and called out his name...

A little strange Tiger stood up, gave up his seat, then sat next to Kelly, and asked while sitting: "Of course, I'm happy... May I ask you..."

"You may not know me, but I know you." The old man laughed: "When I saw you scored four goals in my team in two games, I really hated and loved you at that time... I forgot to introduce myself, I am Joseph Nunez."

Tiger blinked and expressed confusion at the strange name, while Kelly thought for a while, then covered her mouth and exclaimed: "You are the president of... Barcelona!"

As soon as Kelly shouted, Tiger reacted - no wonder this name is strange, but Tiger sounds familiar. It turned out to be the legendary chairman of Barcelona - a chairman known for his dictatorship and specialty. He became the chairman of Barcelona in 1978 and was re-elected for twenty years. In these twenty years, Barcelona won six league championships, seven Copa del Rey championships, four Cup winners and one Champions League champion, which was the most successful era in Barcelona.

What matches his fame is his ruthlessness. A superstar, including Maradona, will be swept out if he doesn't want it. However, this short man still ruled Barcelona and became the longest-held chairman of the club and the most successful chairman.

"Yes, it's me." Nunez blinked: "I didn't expect to meet you here... How about it? Are you in a good mood to participate in the Champions League final at Camp Nou?"

"Of course it's pleasant!" Tiger returned to his calmness, and he laughed: "It's always a pleasant feeling to be able to play the finals on such a large stadium, whether it's at Camp Nou or Wembley!"

Nunes heard the strong confidence in Tiger's words - they won the championship a few days ago at Wembley, and this time at Camp Nou, they also want to win the championship!

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Night had already fallen, and Tiger sent Kelly back to the hotel where she was staying and was about to say goodbye. At this time, Kelly stopped him.

"I think Nunez seems to be very interested in you," said Kelly.

"Ah? I'm not interested in men." Tiger looked tight.

Kelly couldn't help laughing, then glanced at Tiger: "I'm not talking about this... He seems to want to buy you in Barcelona."

"Barcelona? That's not bad. The style of La Liga is offensive, suitable for players like me." Tiger touched his chin and said, "But now, I don't have time to consider other things. All I think about is the final."

"Barcelona invites you, will you agree?" Kelly said to Tiger.

Tiger shrugged: "How can we say what hasn't happened? If you go to Barcelona, ​​you have a lot of salary and they attach great importance to me and let me play the main player as the core. What's the point when you go to Barcelona? There are few English players who can perform well abroad, so I want to be such an exception."

"Is that true? Are you thinking so?" Kelly said thoughtfully.

"Of course, I want to develop better... Manchester United is very good, but in this team, I don't seem to be the core. Of course, if there is no better choice, then Manchester United will still be my first choice." Tiger continued to shrugged.

"You're saying this makes sense...but is it a little too utilitarian? Isn't it good to be a loyal minister who has been playing in a team?" Kelly said after thinking about it.

"Then I wouldn't have chosen to leave Preston at that time." Tiger thought for a while: "I am very grateful to Manchester United now because they gave me a chance, but if I have such a deep affection and loyalty to Manchester United, it only means one thing, I'm lying. I'm not willing to lie to you."

Hearing this, Kelly couldn't help laughing, then walked over and kissed Tiger's face.

"Good night, my dear, I will pray for you in two days at Camp Nou," said Kelly.

"Good night, my dear, in two days, I will make your prayers at Camp Nou a reality." Tiger laughed haha.

Watching Kelly walk into the hotel, Tiger took a deep breath, turned around and walked out in big strides.

At this moment, he had already left all the chance encounter with Nunez and the day he was with Kelly today. At this moment, all he thought about was one thing - the Champions League final two days later, the final at the Camp Nou!

Effenberg, a tiger with both offense and defense; Basler, a genius with a weird temper; Jerry Mess, a tireless midfielder; Mattus, an old and strong scavenger; Kuffor, Garner's Black Pearl; Link, the fastest defender in the Bundesliga... These players will be the opponents he may encounter in the finals!

Compared with the striker, Tiger is more eager to play against Effenberg, Basler and Jerry Mess in the midfield. Effenberg is now ranked first in the midfield. Rivaldo is ranked second, while Zidane has slipped to third. Obviously, in this season's performance, Zidane's performance is not as good as Effenberg and Rivaldo, and Effenberg's performance is even better than Rivaldo!

The confrontation with such a front midfielder alone is enough to make Tiger full of interest, while Basler and Jerry Mess are both top ten players in the midfielder list. Being able to have three such excellent midfielders, Bayern's strength this season can be seen.

However, such a competition makes sense!
Chapter completed!