Charity Shield matches were previously held at Wembley Stadium.
It should be said that all domestic cup matches in England are held at Wembley Stadium, which is England's national stadium. It's just that because Wembley Stadium is being expanded, the games are all held at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
The same goes for Charity Shield matches.
The Charity Shield has a very low status in English football and is similar in nature to a warm-up match.
But today is different.
Many Chelsea fans are very passionate.
In the past, Chelsea fans would not have been so interested in watching the Charity Shield.
But it's different now.
Groups of fans outside the stadium, wearing Chelsea's blue uniforms, kept pointing out four fingers to reporters, shouting "Four crowns! Four crowns! Four crowns!".
After winning the Triple Crown, Chelsea fans' appetite is growing.
They hope that Su Yun can win all the games he can win. Therefore, they will not miss even the Charity Shield.
Shouting "Four crowns! Four crowns! Four crowns!".
"Listen to the cheers of Chelsea fans. They are not satisfied with last season's treble, they want Chelsea to win all the championships they can get. I even heard a Chelsea fan say that they want Chelsea to win charity
Shield champion, European Super Cup champion, in this way we can win five crowns."
"Maybe the Triple Crown has made Chelsea fans more and more confident."
Before the game, reporters interview fans in front of the stadium.
Then it will be broadcast live among the noisy fans.
Compared to Chelsea fans, Manchester United fans are much more stable.
They just kept singing the Manchester United anthem.
They didn't express "championship" as crazy as Chelsea fans.
Manchester United fans look down upon Chelsea fans who are crazy and a little too crazy. After winning a triple crown with a low gold content, these Chelsea fans don't know how high the sky is.
When we won the Premier League championship, the FA Cup championship, and the Champions League championship, we were not so proud of you.
Manchester United fans are the same as Manchester United. What they think in their hearts is that we are the overlord. They have a hegemonic mentality.
Just like Chelsea fans look down on those northern teams, thinking that northern teams are just a bunch of country bumpkin teams.
Manchester United fans too.
In their eyes, Chelsea fans are just a bunch of country bumpkins who have never seen a championship. Manchester United fans will not be as knowledgeable as they are hillbillies who have never seen a championship.
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August 11, 2001.
The weather on this day was average, with light rain starting from the morning. Of course, everyone is used to this kind of weather.
The rain wasn't heavy, but it kept falling all day long.
"Coach Ferguson, you scared me."
Cardiff Millennium Stadium.
Although it has been raining, the drainage system of the Millennium Stadium is very good. Su Yun stepped on the turf and found that there was no water accumulation. At most, the turf was a bit slippery.
This is the third time Su Yun has come to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium this year. The first two times he came to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, Su Yun won two consecutive championships. The FA Cup and the League Cup.
Since the expansion of Wembley Stadium and the hosting of football matches at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, Chelsea have won both cup titles.
This is considered a blessed place for Su Yun.
Today Su Yun will face the powerful Manchester United here.
Su Yun is very careful about Manchester United. Manchester United, which is already very strong, has introduced so many strong players this summer. Manchester United's strength will definitely increase a lot.
When I saw Ferguson at the stadium, Su Yun smiled and said hello.
With Su Yun's outstanding performance at Chelsea, Su Yun gradually developed an equal feeling towards Ferguson and the others.
It was different before.
In the past, Su Yun even talked and laughed with Ferguson on the surface, but he always felt inferior to others. The main reason was that his performance was far inferior to Ferguson and the others, so he didn't have that much confidence.
Every time he saw Ferguson, Su Yun always felt that he had to look up to the old coach.
But it's different now. As Su Yun wins more championships, his courage also begins to grow.
Therefore, our meeting today felt a little more casual.
"how?"
Ferguson asked.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk! Seventy million pounds? Big money, big money. I have never thought about it after being a coach for so long."
Su Yun told the truth.
Seventy million pounds?
Su Yun never thought about it in his wildest dreams. Su Yun didn't know whether he admired or envied Ferguson.
Ferguson laughed.
"How about it, Su. After I finish playing this season, how about you come over and take my place?"
Su Yun shook his head.
"Even if I wanted to, Manchester United wouldn't come to me. I still have this bit of self-awareness."
Su Yun smiled.
It would indeed be great to be able to coach Manchester United. But Su Yun knows that with his current reputation, it is impossible to coach Manchester United. Considering Manchester United's current status in European football, world-class coaches cannot be chosen casually by them.
Su Yun is nothing!
What kind of onion is Su Yun?
Ever since Ferguson said he was retiring, I don't know how many famous coaches have been on Manchester United's shortlist.
And Su Yun is a little regretful about Ferguson's retirement.
If many other clubs are cursing Ferguson, many fans hope that Ferguson will get out as soon as possible. But Su Yun is somewhat reluctant to leave Ferguson.
Ever since arriving in England, Ferguson has been the dominant player in the Premier League.
Su Yun has always targeted Ferguson. He hopes that one day he can build a dominant team like Ferguson's Manchester United.
I never thought he was going to retire.
what a shame.
The two boasted for a few words, and then each returned to their respective benches.
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"This is the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where the Charity Shield match will be held soon. The two sides of the match are Premier League champion Manchester United and FA Cup champion Chelsea."
"This summer, both Manchester United and Chelsea have many new players joining. Manchester United spent more than 70 million pounds, while Chelsea also spent nearly 40 million pounds. In this game, there were also many new faces in the lineups of both sides.
Let’s take a look at both sides’ lineups first.”
The commentators for this game are Mortensen and Alan Hansen.
"Manchester United's lineup has changed a lot in this game. The goalkeeper is Barthez, the defense is Gary Neville, Ferdinand, Blanco, Phil Neville, and the midfielder is Beckham, Veron, Keane, and Giger.
Si, the strikers are Ruud Ruud and Solskjaer.”
"The newly introduced Ferdinand, Blanco, Veron and Ruud van Nistelrooy are all in the lineup."
This is the Charity Shield.
This cup is both a championship and a warm-up match before the league.
Everyone is trying their best to fit in with the team lineup.
Therefore, Manchester United put almost all new players into the lineup.
"Look at Chelsea again. The goalkeeper is Cudicini. The defense is Solin, Desailly, Terry, and Panucci. The midfielder is Kewell, Lampard, Williams, and Bobos.
Ki, the strikers are Zola and Eto'o."
Players from both sides were already standing on the court.
They are all waiting for the game to start.
Bobosky looked at his Manchester United teammates opposite.
Now seeing his Manchester United teammates, Bobosky no longer has the same impulse as before. As he grows older, he has become able to see many things.
When he just left Manchester United, Bobosky still had some resentment towards Manchester United.
There was even some dissatisfaction with Ferguson.
But now they have all gone with the wind.
Twenty-nine-year-old Boboski has thought a lot over the years. There have been glories and frustrations. Boboski has become more and more mature.
He just wants to play football well now.
Just enjoy football in the remaining seasons.
He is very satisfied with Chelsea, mainly because he can play under Su Yun again without pressure and without restraint.
Compared to Bobosky, Cowell has mixed feelings.
Kewell is a player who came out of the Leeds United youth academy.
I am full of feelings for Leeds United. Unfortunately, this is football. Kewell is just a player, and he is not loyal enough to sacrifice his career.
So he came to Chelsea despite the infamy from Leeds United fans.
But Kewell has no regrets.
For the young Kewell, it would be a crime to decline with the team at Leeds United.
Even if he had another chance to choose, he would still choose to leave Leeds United.
"Dududu——"
"The game has begun. The Charity Shield of the 2001-02 season is about to begin."
"Let's take a look at the formations of both sides. On Manchester United's side, Keane is at the back and Veron is slightly forward. Veron can play as a defensive midfielder and attacking midfielder. On Chelsea's side, Williams is playing as a midfielder.
Deschamps’ original location.”
As soon as the game started, Mortensen began to observe the changes in Shuang's formation.
"If Williams only plays Deschamps' position, his offensive ability is really wasted. Last season, Williams scored more than 20 goals and was the midfielder with the most goals in European football.
"
Mortensen felt sorry for Williams.
In fact, Su Yun has been considering Williams' position. But Su Yun finally felt that this position is the most suitable for Williams. Not only can he direct the team's offense and defense, but it will not hinder his offense from behind.
Su Yun also has some thoughts on training for this game.
But Su Yun was not willing to give up this game.
It's not because Su Yun hasn't won the Charity Shield. It's because Su Yun doesn't want to lose to Manchester United. Su Yun, who has won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup, and League Cup, is no longer willing to continue to succeed in these cup competitions.
Power.
Su Yun's current goal is the Premier League.
If you want to truly gain a foothold in the Premier League, you must defeat the Premier League hegemon Manchester United. Only by defeating Manchester United can you dominate the Premier League.
Manchester United spent a lot of money this summer.
It put a lot of pressure on the major teams in the Premier League, including Su Yun's Chelsea.
Su Yun wants to give the team confidence.
We must also set an example to other Premier League teams. Manchester United has spent so much money, but there is no need to be afraid.
