Chapter 77 The Age of Young People

Florence also became beautiful for a while in the Champions League, especially the sentence "This is the era of young people" shouted by Degan, which pushed Florence to the forefront of the storm.

Return to the domestic league, Fiorentina has maintained ten consecutive victories in the league. Although in the current environment of Italian football, from the Football Association to fans, they all hope to have a dominant team and change the image of Italian football due to the telephone gate incident.

However, people don't want this team to be Fiorentina. If it is Inter Milan, they can accept it. After all, Inter Milan is a rich team. What is Fiorentina?

Therefore, Fiorentina, which was previously popular in the media, will challenge Inter Milan's 17-game winning streak last season, but it is to attract hatred for Fiorentina. In recent rounds of the league, Fiorentina players also have this feeling. Every opponent they meet is particularly tenaciously resistant, and no one wants to become Frot. Sacrifice on the road to becoming a god in Lanza.

In the next league, Fiorentina will face its strong rival Juventus at home, and people hope that Juventus can stop Fiorentina's crazy winning streak.

The match between Juventus and Florence is historically full of ** and classics. Since the 1980s, the "dead battle" between the two teams has been no less significant than the Italian derby and the Milan derby.

Champion, Baggio, Piero and other factors have built a source of hatred between Juventus and Fiorentina.

The hatred of the two teams began in 1981/1982. Before the last round of the league, Juventus and Fiorentina scored 44 points. Fiorentina only got a 0:0 in Cagliari. Juventus relied on the Irish Brady in the away game against Katanzaro. A penalty shot won the final championship.

And Brady had begun to pack his bags and give up his seat to Platini. After Juventus won the championship, Juventus fans and Fiorentina fans are more powerful, and every time they fight must be fought first.

And on April 28, 1985, a goal from Pasarella helped Fiorentina defeat Juventus 2:1, which was the first away defeat of the Bianconeri in Fiorentina's history, which was a revenge for the loss of the champion.

On May 15, 1988, Fiorentina won Juventus away for the second time in its history, and the last time. More importantly, Florence's first goal was Robert. Baqiao scored.

Since then, the role of Baggio has been highlighted in the history of the relationship between the two teams. In 1990, Baggio was sold to Juventus by Florence, which triggered protests from Florence fans.

On April 6, 1991, Baggio refused a penalty at home in Florence and wore a purple scarf thrown by the fans. From this time on, the conflict and confrontation between the fans of the two teams around Baggio have been taken to another level.

On April 25, 1993, Juventus welcomed Fiorentina at home. Behind a simple 3:0, it was Baggio's last penalty, which was also the only goal scored by Baggio against the old home.

Baggio is followed by Piero, a rising star who stepped on Florence, which may be the reason why Juventus fans prefer Piero.

After the baptism of the Second Division, on December 4, 1994, Florence met Lippi, who had just taken office under the leadership of Ranieri.

The goals of Bayano and Caponi gave Fiorentina a 2-0 lead. When the purple fans began to prepare to celebrate, Viali equalized the score with two goals in the 73rd and 76th minutes. After the goal, Viali's move to run to the middle circle with the ball was the most impressive.

followed by Piero's time, and the famous volley shot helped Juventus achieve a shocking reversal at 3:2.

Since then, Juventus have won five consecutive victories against Fiorentina at home. The only thing worth noting is that Piero scored a 1-0 victory on November 19, 1995, which was Piero's first header in Serie A.

It can be said that because many elements are mixed together, Juventus and Purple Lily can also be called Serie A feud. Before the game began, the strong smell of gunpowder has permeated the whole Vlaki Stadium.

After the match against AC Milan and Rome, Fiorentina's unbeaten record was tested again. The last time they defeated Juventus dates back to December 1998.

As expected, the game was full of gunpowder from the beginning, and fierce shovels appeared repeatedly on the court. Juventus took the lead in breaking the deadlock in the 36th minute. Trezegue received a cross from Camoronesi's side, made a header and knocked on the gate of Florence.

After losing the ball, Fiorentina counterattacked, and Juventus fully retracted their defense. Juventus' lead lasted until ten minutes left in the game.

At the critical moment, Degan stood up and with a direct free kick in front of the penalty area, Fiorentina equalized the score.

Originally, people thought that the game would end with a draw, but in the first minute of stoppage time, Fiorentina scored again, and Mutu, the former Juventus player, pushed his old club into the abyss with his least good header.

2:1!

Florence, which has often been reversed by Juventus in history, completed the reversal of Juventus at home and won the eleventh consecutive victory in the league.

Another attraction of this round is the recovery of AC Milan, which is probably the defeat of the Champions League to Fiorentina, which hurt the self-esteem of everyone in Milan. In this round, AC Milan ushered in a great victory against Lazio at home.

5:1!

AC Milan finally showed signs of recovery after a long period of low tide.

It's just that such a victory may make Ancelotti very embarrassed. In this game, the person who opened the door to victory for AC Milan is exactly Gulkuf, who was ignored by him.

The desperate Ancelotti formed a double-back formation in this game, and Gulkuv and Kaka appeared behind Gilardino at the same time.

First, Gulkuv scored a goal with a long shot, and then assisted Kaka and Gilardino to expand the score to three goals.

After the start of the second half, Gulkuv scored with a header. At the last moment, Gulkuv, who was crazy, rode alone for thousands of miles. One person disturbed Lazio's entire defense, crossed the middle road, and Kaka went to the next city.

Two goals and three assists in a game, Gulkuv, who had been depressed for more than a year in Milan, finally ushered in a big explosion in this game and proved his value.

After the game, the media also commented and suggested that Ancelotti should consider Degan's words. Now is the era of young people. Although the veteran is important, it is time to give up.

After this game, followed by the group stage of the Champions League. Fiorentina challenged the Portuguese giant Benfica away. The game was calm. Finally, with a goal from Pazzini, Fiorentina won 1-0 away and won three consecutive victories in the group stage.

In another game of the same group, AC Milan defeated Shakhtar Donetsk in a thrilling 2:1 at home. Fernandinho took the lead in scoring a goal in the game. At the critical moment, Kaka and Gurkuv stood up. Kaka made a long-range shot to equalize the goal in the 75th minute of the second half. Score, and then before the end of the game, Gulkuv, who came on as a substitute, made a make-up shot in front of the goal to help the team overtake the score.

Returning to the league again, Fiorentina defeated the weak Siena 3:0 away and expanded the winning streak to 12 games, while AC Milan, which implemented a rotation policy, was killed 1-0 by Empoli on the road. The goal was scored by Milan's former player Saudati.

After the game, Ancelotti once again became the target of people's criticism. Gurkuv, who was in good condition before, could not even squeeze into the list. Instead, he was replaced by veteran Serginho, who performed in this game in the words of an angry Milan fan to describe people one by one. It's disgusting that I want to vomit!

In the next league, Fiorentina played away from home in a row, and finally defeated the promoted Genoa 1-0 with Degan's goal, and the winning streak expanded to 13 games.

The last confrontation between the two former Serie A champion teams dates back to September 11, 1994. Mutu was the first to get a chance, but he lost his shot angle after passing goalkeeper Rubinio. After that, Frey saved Leon's powerful free kick and made a cold shot from Degan's old enemy Borriello. In the second half, Frey made several wonderful saves. At the end of the game, Degan's free kick scored to help Fiorentina win.

The highlight of this round is the competition between AC Milan and Rome, which is the last chance for the two teams to retain their power to win the Serie A this season.

In the end, Roma scored all 3 points in San Siro and continued to maintain their hope of winning the championship, while AC Milan seems to have no choice but to compete for a place in the UEFA Cup. This is a very dangerous situation. AC Milan's current situation is obviously not what fans want.

Immediately after that, Fiorentina beat Napoli 1-0 at home. This time, Montolivo scored, which still maintained a season-wide win. The league winning streak expanded to 14 games, constantly catching up with Inter Milan's Serie A winning streak set last season.

Next, the Champions League group stage rekindled the flames. Fiorentina played against Benfica at home. With two goals from Degan and Hamsik, Fiorentina won a victory and qualified in advance.

AC Milan defeated the Shakhtar Donetsk away, and their qualifying situation is still not optimistic. In this group, Benfica has been out ahead of schedule, and AC Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk have basically the same opportunities to qualify.

In this game, Milan's hero became Inzaghi. He completed a hat-trick in the game, and it was Kaka and the re-enabled Gulkuff who assisted him.

After the game, Berlusconi also talked about this game. His conversation mainly involved two points, one is to praise Inzaghi's "be recorded in the history of AC Milan" and the other is about the rejuvenation of the team, but the player involved in this rejuvenation is Ronaldinho who is no longer young.

In the view of the media and insiders, the possibility of a happy ending in this soap opera surrounding AC Milan for many summers is slim. not to mention that Ronaldinho has found happiness again in Barcelona. Even if he transfers, Chelsea is at the forefront with a lot of pounds. Most importantly, Xiao Luo's conversation yesterday showed an attitude. He said, "I have never considered transferring to AC Milan."

Maybe it's really time to forget Ronaldinho forever, not to mention whether Ronaldinho can make a qualitative change in tactics, but in terms of cost performance, from the current plan implemented by AC Milan, Ronaldinho is a very unmatched "luxury".

Galliani once said six months ago: "In the transfer market, AC Milan will follow the direction of Arsenal instead of Chelsea."

Although people didn't care much at the beginning, in fact, this is a signal that AC Milan began to pay out of the chairman and move towards semi-self-sufficiency.

Previously, AC Milan was going to invite Mogi, who said, "I won't ask the board of directors for a penny and still be able to form a champion lineup."

Of course, AC Milan can't become Juventus. Berlusconi has published his life, saying that AC Milan will never exchange cards for even 150 million euros. Moggi only cares about results, while Berlusconi is concerned about the club's image in addition to results.

Not only Kaka, exchange Gattuso for 20 million euros, or sell Jankulovski for 12 million, the club can't do it. More people leave for free after the contract expires after the state is not good. Before Shevchenko, the club's most expensive sale was paid as a match that year. C Zenoni of Inzaghi.

Those who exchange money for AC Milan in the transfer market are more substitute players like Oliveira and Donati who have contributed little to the team, which can solve some economic problems, but it is destined not to exchange a large amount of money.

It is impossible to accumulate money through sold players, so it is impossible to dig famous players at a high price like Moggi got Buffon and Nedvede. This is what Galliani called the " Arsenal model" and strives to become the "first treasure digger" in the transfer market.

In the past few years, influenced by Florentino, Berlusconi is keen to introduce famous players from other clubs, but there is one premise that Berlusconi has emphasized many times: "We don't dig walls, we only buy superstars in the transfer market."

At that time, most of the people who joined AC Milan were stars who were rich but had an unhappy life, such as Inzaghi, Nesta and Rivaldo.

But at present, there is a situation that cannot be ignored: the number of Italian, German and French giants is shrinking, and as Galliani said, the tax system determines that it is difficult for Italian teams to attract Spanish players, and Premier League players have never been favored by Italy. There are fewer and fewer options for such transfers.

If you transfer in this mode, you can only get Emerson, and a player like Tony, who is no younger who almost joined AC Milan in the summer, or is about to go downhill, or a problematic player like Cassano.

The introduction of Pato is a signal that AC Milan began to pursue to act as the "first treasure digger" like Arsenal. In the past, such players were often bought by some strong teams in the second-level leagues or the mid-stream teams of the three major leagues. AC Milan will not pay attention to it until they show their ability and appreciate. Among them, only Arsenal will be the "first treasure digger".

However, in the past, AC Milan has gained great benefits in a few attempts, such as Kaka, which may be the introduction to Galliani's determination to introduce the " Arsenal model".

Taking Pato as a signal, the club has a series of introductions to young players. Slovenian U16 midfielder Novinic and Russian U16 youth team midback Mikhailov have become the core of AC Milan youth teams at all levels and are the main force of Italian U16 by Arsenal. Erbetac will also join AC Milan next year. However, these players are not in the first team and are not as eye-attracting as Pato.

At the same time, the scout network is being actively built. Capello's long-term assistant Gabiati has officially joined AC Milan as a scout, while the Frenchman Deselli signed a contract before him. A few days ago, the famous international economist Blonzetti also announced his cooperation with AC Milan. At the same time, he became a transfer consultant for AC Milan.

At the same time, the club has further increased its investment in the youth team and has achieved results. The U20 youth team led by the interest rate is tied with Inter Milan in its group, while the U17 youth team led by Evani has still won the championship last year. Including those who just won the Milan derby last weekend.

For AC Milan, which is transforming from "Chelsea" to " Arsenal" and is about to go from one cycle that is not as good as another, what is needed is no longer Ronaldinho. This correct model is the "golden gate" that can really awaken the sleeping empire.

Gurkuv's sudden outbreak seemed to make AC Milan a little sober from the chairman. Although he still refused to admit it, as Digan said, the next is the era of young people.

The Champions League team successfully qualified, and Fiorentina, who returned to the league, is also much easier. This round of away against Lazio. Before the game started, the media has helped Fiorentina book the victory in advance.

After losing the last round of the Rome derby, Lazio has suffered five consecutive defeats in the league and the Champions Cup, ranking at the bottom of the table. Mauri, Sivilia, Behrami and other players are still absent due to injury.

In this game, Prandelli also rotated several main players, and even Degan sat on the bench, and Pacini partnered with Argentine Catania.

Florence got its first opportunity in the 14th minute, and Pacini's volley was saved by Balota. In the 19th minute, the central defender Dainelli's right thigh was injured, but the purple lily, which was temporarily fighting, took the lead. Pasqual, made a diagonal pass from the left side, and the opponent's central defender Kribali's header back at the front of the penalty area was not good. The old goalkeeper Balotta fell to the ground at the bottom line on the left side of the penalty area to avoid chasing back, but He failed to press the ball under his body, and Pacini went forward to break the ball and cut into the middle and scored a goal, 1:0!

After the start of the second half, Rossi replaced Manfredini with Megani. Although Lazio's scene improved, there were not many threatening attacks.

In the 75th minute, Donadale sent a direct pass from the left rib, and Pacini shot the crossbar at a small angle in front of the goal and bounced into the net, 2:0!

In the 82nd minute, Ledesma passed the ball, and Cavinage headed the ball to the left side of the penalty area. Mutu, who could not be raised, made a diagonal shot and went to the next city.

3:0!

Florence drove Rossi off the coach's seat with a big victory and sent Lazio to the gate of the relegation zone.

With 15 consecutive victories in the league, Fiorentina is getting closer and closer to the record set by Inter Milan.

In the next round of the league, Fiorentina defeated Udinese 2:1 at home.

In the game, Udinese took the lead in scoring. In the 23rd minute, Pepe passed from the right to the back point, and Quagliarella grabbed Tiago. Silva headed the ball in front of the goal.

But just five minutes later, Fiorentina equalized the score. Montolivo picked a pass, Mutu grabbed the header in front of goalkeeper Handanovic, and Degan followed in time and headed the ball into the empty goal.

In the second half, the two teams changed sides and fought again. In the 63rd minute, Hamsik, who could not be raised, instigated an attack on the left side. After playing a perfect two-to-one cooperation with Degan, he took a shot and shot the ball into the top of the goal.

2:1!

Fiorentina completed the reversal at home and expanded the league winning streak to 16 games.

Next, Fiorentina defeated Reggina, Cavinagi and Tiago 2-0 away. Silva scored goals respectively.

17 consecutive victories in the league!

Inter Milan's winning streak is just around the corner, and Fiorentina will face Inter Milan in the next round.

I don't know whether it was deliberately arranged or by coincidence. In short, Fiorentina, which has stood side by side with Inter Milan in the Serie A historical winning list and is at the top of the list, now has a very dramatic opportunity to step on the body of Inter Milan and climb to the peak.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, Inter Milan defended their honor and ended up with Fiorentina on the road.

The day before the start of the game, Fiorentina suffered a big event, and the wife of head coach Prandelli died of illness.

Such a big thing has happened, and it has no impact at all. Obviously, it is impossible. After several seasons of conditions, this Florence has been deeply branded with Prandelli. Just as epic opera requires excellent conductors, under Prandelli, Florence can play the most Perfect movement.

Since Purple Lily ushered in Prandelli, it has returned to the ranks of Italy's top teams in just a few seasons. Although it has not won any honor, Fiorentina's boss Delavalai has long said that Prandelli will stay in office because his transformation of Purple Lily is obvious to all. Now Florence Sa has established a new style and a new model for Italian football.

While a good coach, Prandelli is also a peerless good man. His life is like an Italian opera, always with regret and a tragic end.

Plandelli was once a very good player who won the championship Grand Slam in the club, but was never called up to the national team. He is also an excellent coach. Although his starting point is not high, he won the reputation of "upgrading expert" in his career as a weak team and then became a tactical master. However, just as his coaching career ushered in the dawn, his sad love dragged him back.

Prandelli is willing to sacrifice his career for love, but his beloved wife Kafeya still left him due to illness.

Qingqing Zijin, leisurely my heart.

Prandelli's love encounter with Kafeya is a little unreal.

18-year-old Prandelli and 15-year-old Cappia met outside a chocolate hot drink shop. He was a little ignorant, and she was more shy, only in the flow of two eyes, inspiring the germination of each other's love.

Prandelli comes from the town of Oznuovi in Brescia, which is the richest town in northern Italy. At a glance, the young man's mind was even more ready to move. The girl with beautiful eyes and teeth turned out to be not far from her home. Predestined to meet thousands of miles away, the two began to date frequently.

From the unknown member of the reserve team of Clemones, to the first appearance of Serie A of Atlanta, and then to the Juventus giants. As a dancer on the tip of the foot, Prandelli cast the strongest cornerstone of a small family with a promise of "I do" at the age of 25. .

Firewood, rice, oil and salt, love, no wear out, more sublimation.

Prandelli played with peace of mind. In the past few years in Juventus, he has won three Serie A titles, one European Champions Cup, one European Winners' Cup champion, one Toyota Cup champion and one European Super Cup.

She, accompanied by a pair of children, gave Prandelli the greatest spiritual support with the gentleness of a wife and mother.

The husband, who couldn't live without football, quickly became a coach after retiring.

For the first time, they moved their family to the south. At the beginning of Prandelli's coaching career, it was not smooth. Both the Atlanta youth team and the Lecce team were terminated early after signing the contract. His wife was his safe haven.

In 25 years, they have never blushed.

They thought that such true love would be invincible.

This should have been a story of holding hands to white head, but it can't escape the curse of fate. It has a sad and beautiful tone. The ending is the end of the sky, only recalling the morning and evening.

Verona, Venice, Brescia and Parma have changed four cities in five years, and they have been together.

But 25 years of love, perfect to be hated by God. Kafeya fell ill. In 2004, Prandelli survived and took over the coach of the Roman team.

But only a month later, before he led Roma to play a first division, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was the first million euro contract in his coaching career. Looking at his increasingly haggard wife, he resolutely resigned: "This is not a difficult decision for me."

The first in life will always be the girl who met for the first time at the door of the chocolate hot drink shop. He will not disappoint his wife and does not want to involve the team: "They also need me to devote 100 points. In this case, since I can't take care of it, I should let them find another coach who can lead the team wholeheartedly. I need to take care of my wife.

This is his last farewell to the Roman team.

Prandelli stayed beside his wife's sickbed and in his wife's desire to overcome the disease.

At the beginning of glory and glory, at the center of fame and light, a man turned around and left without hesitation at the most capable age. For the sake of his beloved wife, the whole Italy was moved.

Kamia's illness, over and over again, finally on November 26, 2007, Prandelli ushered in his most painful days.

Manluela passed away.

At the last moment of her life, Florence was preparing for the battle with the king of Inter Milan. This time, Prandelli once again chose to stay with his wife. In order to stabilize the army, he told the whole team that he was in good health.

On her deathbed, Kafeiya rarely woke up. She rubbed her husband's hand and confided word by word: "Promise me to live the rest of your life."

Desp>Despite Prandelli's intention to hide it, the careful Fiorentina players still found that they had a premonition when they found that Prandelli, who was usually the first to go to the training ground, was absent today.

Subsequently, the news broke out. The death of Mrs. Prandelli shocked the Italian football world. The mayors of Florence and Rome personally sent their condolences to Prandelli. Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Atlanta, Parma and other clubs expressed their condolences on their official websites.

As the captain of Florence, Degan also sent a text message to Prandelli: "We will always stand by your side at such a difficult time."

Of course, there is no way to make up for Prandelli's grief of losing his beloved wife. Subsequently, Degan, in the name of the Fiorentina team, suggested that the Florence Club issue an initiative to the Italian Football Association and wear a black veil to mourn the subsequent match between Inter Milan.

The Italian Football Association quickly replied that the Florence club accepted their request. Although the Inter Milan club is a competitor with Florence, they also chose to accept it calmly in front of the deceased.

Inter Milan President Moratti also personally expressed his condolences for Prandelli's wife: "At this time, we are saddened by the loss of a strong and great wife in Italy, and we also hope that Coach Prandelli can cheer up as soon as possible!"

But it seems that there will always be a discordant note in the gorgeous movement. At this sad moment, someone will always jump out to destroy the atmosphere.

Probably, the recent performance was so excellent that the Swedish Ibrahimovic's head suddenly lost control: "I don't understand why I did this. In my opinion, it's completely unnecessary!"

For a while, the whole Italian football world was speechless!