After getting off the plane in Geneva, as soon as Gao Shen, Ancelotti, Spalletti and Mourinho walked out of the airport, a special car came to pick them up. After leaving the airport, they went around the shores of Lake Geneva and headed north.
All four Serie A head coaches have received invitations.
Unlike the other three veterans, Gao Shen is a rookie in the Champions League. He is very fresh along the way. He looks around and feels fresh everywhere. It is the UEFA headquarters, and it always feels like he should be a very high-level existence.
But after seeing the headquarters of the Italian Football Association, Gao Shen felt a little disappointed. It did not match its name.
There are also the headquarters of the Football Association of England and the Spanish Football Association, which are said to be not very good and not as high-end as imagined.
"Jose, please tell me that you will introduce Ferguson to me later."
After looking at the scenery for a while and thinking about it for a while, Gao Shen couldn't help but turn around and remind Mourinho who was sitting in the back row.
In order to talk to Ferguson, Gao Shen promised to give Mourinho two bottles of wine.
Perhaps because of the win, the shameless Portuguese finally admitted that the wine Gao Shen gave him was quite delicious.
However, it is a bit expensive.
Mourinho glanced at Gao Shen with a look of disgust, "Don't worry, with my relationship with Ferguson, there will be no problem."
It was inappropriate for Gao Shen to see him like that.
Did he really know Ferguson well?
Why does it look so unreliable?
But it's okay. If you don't see the rabbit, you won't let go of the hawk. I haven't bought the wine that Gao Shen promised to give.
Ancelotti was sitting next to him, always cheerful, and Spalletti was also amused.
Although the age of the head coaches participating in this kind of summit is all different, and given Ferguson's seniority, there is naturally no shortage of fans, but everyone maintains their own identity. It is really the first time for Gao Shen to blatantly say "I am a fan of Ferguson".
Encountered once.
Of course, it’s okay if you think about it carefully.
Gao Shen is only twenty-eight years old, the age to chase stars.
What's embarrassing is that they, old men, were tortured by a twenty-eight-year-old young man...
I won’t talk anymore. If I talk too much, I’ll be in tears!
"Why are you laughing? Is it embarrassing to be a fan of Ferguson? I grew up watching his games." Gao Shen said confidently.
Especially in 1999, when he had just turned on the power, he saw Manchester United stage a miraculous comeback, and finally miraculously reversed Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. That season was a classic.
"Besides Ferguson, who else do you like?" Ancelotti asked with a laugh.
"I like you too." Gao Shen said matter-of-factly.
"Really?" Ancelotti was even happier.
"Of course, the Champions League final in 2005 was so classic!"
Ancelotti's expression suddenly changed from sunny to rainy. Damn, can you please stop mentioning this?
Spalletti and Mourinho were both smiling from ear to ear.
Ancelotti's dark history will probably stick with him for the rest of his life.
Although he took revenge in 2007, black history is black history.
"Gao, if you dare to mention this matter again next time, I will break off our relationship with you." Ancelotti shouted.
Gao Shen also laughed out loud, "You are breaking off our friendship with me. Tonight there will be only one out of three, let's see who you can find to play cards with you."
Ancelotti suddenly withered.
This guy doesn't have many other hobbies, but playing cards has become his true love.
Believe it or not?
Search his pockets now. There must be a deck of playing cards in them.
When he was in Milan, he was very good at persuading Mourinho and Spalletti to get together to play cards tonight. If Gao Shen gave up his choice, where could he find a temporary card partner?
Is it possible to go and ask Ferguson: Do you always play cards?
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Talking and laughing along the way, we soon arrived at Nyon.
In fact, the UEFA headquarters is not in the city of Nyon, but in the southern suburbs.
To the west of the highway is a football stadium, and to the east is the UEFA headquarters, located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva.
When Gao Shen got out of the car, there was no surprise, but he was not disappointed either.
This is a three-story building with white exterior walls, and it doesn't look like anything special.
Of course, compared to the old house of the Italian Football Association headquarters, this is quite modern.
As soon as the car arrived, UEFA staff immediately greeted us.
Although they are the closest, they arrive the latest.
When they arrived, it was almost lunch time and they were just in time to eat.
Just as Gao Shen was about to enter, he found two people standing on the grass not far outside the door chatting. One of them was Guardiola, and the other was Ferguson, whom he longed for?
As soon as he saw the target, Gao Shen immediately became happy.
"Two bottles of wine are saved!" Gao Shen finished speaking and walked over immediately.
Mourinho was stunned by the nonsense and didn't react for a moment. Just as he was about to ask, he saw Guardiola and Ferguson, and his heart immediately became angry.
"Damn it, this stingy boy..."
Look at him, it's exactly like the kind of incompetent and furious real estate agent whose orders were skipped.
Immediately afterwards, the Portuguese madman came in angrily, muttering, "Don't worry! I'll get it for myself tonight!"
Ancelotti and Spalletti looked at each other and shook their heads with a wry smile.
Both of these guys are weird.
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Gao Shen's other abilities may not be very good, but his eloquence is absolutely unparalleled.
He did not dare to overstep in front of his idol Ferguson, and joined their conversation very politely, and tactfully conveyed a message to Ferguson that he had admired him for a long time and was really his little fan.
Gao Shen originally thought that it would be difficult to ask Ferguson for an autograph, a photo or something, but he didn't expect that when Ferguson saw Gao Shen, he would actually be happier than Gao Shen himself.
"You know what? I was just talking about you to Pep. In the past period, I have watched many of your Naples games. I think your team is not only good technically and tactically, but also has good players and a better coach.
.”
When Gao Shen heard this, he felt a little dizzy and couldn't tell whether this was true or flattery.
Well, it doesn't seem to matter anymore.
Being flattered by Ferguson is something to be proud of, isn't it?
Gao Shen immediately let go and took out his little apple. No, it was to take a photo and a phone number. He pressed three buttons.
In fact, Gao Shen's desire to see Ferguson was more due to his admiration for him as a person.
If it was just about techniques and tactics, he could definitely read Ferguson's book in the tactical library, which would definitely be richer and more detailed than his lectures.
But he still wanted to see this person.
After meeting me, I casually retweeted, "Finally met my idol..."
Look, how conscientious and conscientious an internet celebrity should we be?
However, after the chat started, Gao Shen discovered that Ferguson had really been discussing Gao Shen with Guardiola before.
I don’t know if Guardiola, the unlucky guy, really has the dark aura of losing the first game. In the first round of La Liga this season, he lost to Numancia away from home and failed to reverse the situation.
When Gao Shen asked about his situation with concern, Guardiola said that it was no big problem and he could handle it.
It can be seen that after taking charge of his own business, he is no longer the same as before.
Only when standing with Gao Shen and chatting about other things, Gao Shen can feel the sense of closeness and feel that Guardiola is still the same Guardiola.
"By the way, are you ready for tomorrow's proposal?" Guardiola asked with concern.
"What proposal?" Gao Shen was stunned.
Guardiola smiled bitterly, with an expression that I knew would be like this, "According to the tradition of the UEFA Elite Coaches Summit, the first day is to have lunch, take photos and have a meeting in the afternoon. Tomorrow there will be a session for everyone to give opinions.
As a matter of routine, you have to give some opinions, whether they are big or small."
"Sometimes, UEFA will bring the reforms and changes they plan to try internally to the summit for discussion in advance and solicit opinions from coaches, but they mainly focus on some rules."
Gao Shen suddenly realized.
It turns out that this summit is not only about exchanges, but also plays this role. No wonder it is held once a year.
"Is there any limit to the scope of the proposal?" Gao Shen asked.
It was also the first time for Guardiola to participate. He coached a wealthy club and had heard of it to some extent, but it was difficult for him to control this high-level problem, so he immediately looked at Ferguson.
Of all the people, he and Wenger have the most experience because they have attended every year since the first one.
"I haven't heard of any restrictions. You can raise any issues related to football, such as referee enforcement standards. Some people even criticized UEFA before, but it's okay." At the end of the sentence, Ferguson laughed.
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Gao Shen wanted to ask, could it be you, the old man?
Don't tell me, it looks a bit similar.
Even if Ferguson is really scolding, given his status, UEFA will probably have to endure it and still have to laugh.
"Actually, I just mentioned it casually, because this year is the tenth session. Basically, the opinions raised are nothing new. Some of the acceptable ones have already been accepted, so you don't have to pay special attention to it. You can mention whatever you want.
It’s freedom of speech.”
Gao Shen and Guardiola understand.
To put it bluntly, don't criticize UEFA.
After all, not everyone has Ferguson's high status.
It's nice to be scolded, but there's no guarantee that UEFA won't let you wear small shoes another day. The gain outweighs the loss.
After Gao Shen understood this, he really thought hard about it.
This is the first time he has led a team to participate in a complete Champions League. Although he won a double championship with Real Madrid before, he took over midway and was pushed away.
So, strictly speaking, he has no experience at all.
But since Ferguson said it, he really thought of a suggestion, which is very suitable for his current situation.
After figuring it out, Gao Shen didn't bother much.
As long as you can communicate with others, it will be enough to avoid making a fool of yourself in front of others when everyone has suggestions and you have nothing.
"What did you think of mentioning?" Guardiola knew Gao Shen so well that he guessed it immediately after looking at his face.
Gao Shen raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "This is a secret that cannot be told."
Guardiola is not a gossip. On the contrary, it is Ferguson. He just opened his mouth to ask Gao Shen, but when he heard Gao Shen's words, he swallowed it back. His expression at this moment was particularly interesting.
Gao Shen couldn't help but take out the little apple and took a photo of his expression.
If I retire and publish my autobiography in the future, putting this photo in it will definitely boost sales.
Who would have thought that our famous Sir Alex Ferguson was still a curious baby!
