Chapter 52 Blood Inheritance
Digan's bombardment of Ancelotti naturally caused an uproar, but there was another thing in this chaos that took the attention of many people.
571 Serie A appearances and 801 appearances for the same team may be an unsurmountable record in the coming decades.
The player who set this record has been the main force in his career and has played for a team from beginning to end. At present, only one person in Serie A can do this one by one.
against Treviso, Maldini appeared as the team's main centre-back. This appearance means that he has surpassed the veteran goalkeeper Zoff, who has played 570 Serie A games in his career, and has become a new milestone in the history of Italian football. There will be countless descendants towards his goal. Force.
In this game, Maldini fought very hard on the back line, and he turned 38 years old in half a year. Finally, he achieved his record-breaking battle with a record of not conceded goals. For Maldini, this is a perfect ending, but before the end, he still asked a little question. Question, when he confronted the opponent's striker on the sideline, Maldini's knee shook, and the captain of AC Milan suddenly locked his eyebrows with a painful expression on his face. After limping for two steps, he then stamped his feet and returned to normal.
In his 20-year career, such things have been too common. He has been able to kick until the age of 37 and have not left any major injuries, but his knee has slightly aged and lost a few cartilage, which is already a miracle.
Of course, Maldini is not the 27- or 28-year-old young man. Now he is almost as crazy as he used to be.
"I think my age is not bad," Maldini is obviously quite confident in his current state. "My spirit is still like a young man, but my knees are a little worse, but I do hope to play until the end of my contract, that is, the summer of 2007."
20 years ago, AC Milan's game against Udinese made a legend, from an excellent left-back, to an indispensable chain of the Italian national team's steel defense, to AC Milan and the captain of the Italian national team, to the second half of Maldini's career, in fact Breaking one record after another, he may not be able to be technically perfect, but what he has done in his career is not what ordinary people can do, and his role as the spiritual pillar of the team is irreplaceable by others.
Speaking of Maldini's miracle, Galliani was even a little surprised when he awarded him 800 medals: "It's hard to express in words. Many things have been said. He has done an insurmountable thing. Now, this locomotive performs well. Even in cold weather, he and A C Milan's contract is until 2007. I would like to renew the contract with him. I hope to have an official meeting.
There is another record waiting for Maldini. At present, Maldini has made 939 official appearances in his career. Can he complete the miracle of 1000 appearances?
This is obviously a more challenging record.
At the same time, Maldini announced an exciting news: "I am proud to announce that my son Christian will be trained in the AC Milan youth training system from Monday."
From Cesar, to Paul, and then to Christian, the Maldini family has integrated their blood with Milan, and if Christian can stand out from the Milan youth training system, the good story of three generations of father and son soldiers will write another legend in Milan's history.
The next step is of course to surpass Zoff. Previously, he failed to enter the list of matches with Lazio, which delayed the record-breaking day for a few days. Perhaps it was a good thing to deal with. Maldini's new record of 571 Serie A was achieved last night. Without the previous tying record but regretting Sampdoria's regret, this time Maldini prefaced the new record with victory.
With Maldini's appearances again and again, the record for the highest number of appearances in Serie A will continue to be refreshed. If the contract expires in 2007 is taken into account, his record is expected to reach 600 games.
Galliani couldn't help sighing: "It's difficult to evaluate him, because all the words have been used. Paul is the son of Italy's first captain. His father won the Champions League, and now he has rewritten greatness. When Berlusconi bought the club on February 20, 1986, he had played Serie A for Milan for a year. 800 games is an incredible number, always the same jersey, and the number has hardly changed. What Paul has done will be unmatched. Paul's contract lasted until 2007, and I hope to find an opportunity to hold formal talks with him to extend the one-year contract. He will always be our captain. After he retires, the No. 3 jersey of the first team will be treasured forever, and this number will be left to his son in the junior team.
Twenty years ago, people used to call the fledgeling Paul with little Maldini, but now the pony has become an old horse, so people pay attention to the pony.
Maldini also announced: "Starting from Monday, Christian will train for the junior team of the Milan club."
As soon as this statement comes out, you can imagine what kind of pressure a nine-year-old Christian will face in the future. Grandpa Cesar is also decompressing his grandson: "It should be said that he likes to play football for pleasure. That's all he can see now."
Maldini was as strict with his father: "If he really wants to play football, he should learn to bear all the pressure."
Maybe the little horse needs to see his father's autobiography. Maldini once wrote in his autobiography: "Before 10 years old, I only knew that my name was Paul, and after 10 years old, did I call me Paul. Maldini, as a professional football player. Maldini's surname will be in danger of being defiled because of my performance on every inch of the green field.
Whish or joy, every day of Maltini will be brand new after this day!
"I know I'm getting old. It's nothing. I hope I can complete my contract with the club until 2007. My son Christian will start training at the AC Milan junior team training camp in Linate.
Everyone knows that Martini's eldest son Christian is the sweetheart of Captain Milan. Everyone wants to know whether the Milan bloodline of the Maldini family will continue. Therefore, this time, Maldini officially announced that Christian will receive formal training with the light of his grandfather and father. Ring, the pressure of little Christian can be imagined.
Milan Sport commented that Maldini's heir is the luckiest and the most unfortunate.
Degan doesn't feel that this matter needs special attention. In his opinion, this is just a child who likes football. After getting the permission of his family, he chose football as the first step in his life.
Of course, the world of football should also pay attention to bloodline. There is no doubt that little Maldini's starting point will be very high. His grandfather and father are the best football players of their era, and the pressure he has to bear can be imagined.
As usual, Degan came to Milan Nello early. There is still no training task today. In the middle of the week, Milan will go away to challenge Schalke 04, but Degan still came and was replaced in advance for two consecutive games. Degan did not know whether he can continue to enter the home game. The lineup, Ancelotti's fat world, is difficult for normal people to understand.
As soon as he got out of the car, Degan didn't wait to enter the gate of Milanello, and another car stopped beside him. The person who came down from it was Maldini and his eldest son Christian.
"Rod!?" Maldini looked at Digan with a slightly stunned expression, "Today should be a rest!"
The relationship between Digan and Maldini is not very close, but they are also at peace: "I have too much energy. If I don't come here, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep at night!"
At this time, Christian suddenly rushed to Degan, holding his No. 11 robe in Milan: "Rod! Sign it for me! You are my idol, really! It was great when you were on the court!"
Digan didn't expect that the Maldini family still had his fans. He was stunned and looked at Maldini, who was also an excited son with a loving face and said, "His previous idol has always been me, but now it seems that he has changed his interest!"
Degan also smiled, took the jersey and pen handed over by Christian, and dropped his name on it: "I heard that from now on, you are also a member of Milan. Work hard. Fans all over the world are looking forward to seeing the inheritance of the Maldini family on the court!"
Christian nodded vigorously and said, "Yes! My father said the same thing to me, and I believe I can do it!"
Maldini looked at the two and suddenly said, "Maybe you two can become teammates in the future!"
Teammates!
Degan was stunned and looked at Christian up to his waist. He is now nine years old. If he is really good enough, ten years later, when he is 19 years old, he should be able to join Milan's first team. At that time, Degan was only 30 years old. In terms of age, they are really likely to become For teammates.
But that requires Degan to end up with AC Milan like Maldini.
What is Digan thinking? Martini knows very well that Milan is not Digan's home. He can see that Digan has never really fallen in love with here. Maybe after the end of Degan's contract, he will choose to leave, and he can't even wait for that time.
Maldini can't understand why Ancelotti abandoned his professional ethics because of a little personal grudge. A striker like Degan is what all teams are eager to have, but in Milan, Degan can't get a stable starting position.
Maldini can't figure it out. He has also communicated with Ancelotti several times, but as the captain of the team, he must stand with the head coach for the unity of the team and the so-called overall benefit.
"Rod! Can you take Christian around? I brought him here today, hoping that he could familiarize himself with the environment of Milanello in advance.
Digan heard that Maldini's expectations for the eldest son are also very high, which can't be helped. Maldini's surname is doomed. Christian's future must be linked to football, and it is also doomed that only flows in his veins can be red and black blood.
"Of course! I am willing to help!"
Digan did not refuse. In fact, he is also very envious of the persistence of the Maldini family. His soul is a Chinese and is destined to entrust his faith to the white-bearded old man God, but he also hopes to find something to rely on his faith.
When he came to Milan, Degan also wanted to work for Milan all his life, become a legend here, and make Milan his faith, but unfortunately, he was destined not to belong here, and no one wanted him to belong here.
With Christian wandering around Milan Nello, Christian was full of curiosity about everything he saw, especially when he came to the honor room. The trophies displayed there surprised him.
Degan was also a little shocked. All the trophies here are a glorious witness to AC Milan's century history, but they have nothing to do with him.
If possible, Degan also wants to add some glory to this place when he leaves, as the last contribution made by a Milan fan to this team that does not welcome him.
"Rod! I know what they said is wrong. You are the best player in Milan. It's not true that those people scold you in the stands and say that you are the poison worm of Milan!"
Listening to Christian's naive words, Degan also smiled and said, "Christian! When you stand on the court, it doesn't matter what others think of you. What matters is what you do. Sometimes, your opponents are not only those who wear different clothes from you on the field, but also many other factors! If you want to succeed, you must first have a big heart!"
Christian raised his head and looked at Degan admiringly and said, "Is it just like you?"
Degan shook his head with a smile and said, "No! Like your father, he is the best!"
Digan didn't want to continue this topic and said, "Let's go!" Christian! Let's go to the court and see how strong you are?"
When it comes to football, Christian immediately became excited and followed Degan to the training ground, just like a children's game, with two people competing for a football on the field.
Martini stood on the sidelines and looked at the two people who were playing. While feeling relieved, he deeply regretted that it would be great if Degan could keep his heart here.