Chapter 164 We Are the Champions 6

On the morning of May 17, the whole Manchester City team departed from Manchester Airport and embarked on a journey to Madrid, Spain.

The final venue of the 2009/2010 UEFA Champions League was arranged at the Bernabeu Stadium, the home stadium of Real Madrid. Originally, Real Madrid was convinced that they could reach the finals and finally hold the Big Ear Cup at home. You know, in order to create the 'second generation of the Galactic Battleship', Florentino, the new president of Real Madrid, spent a lot of money last summer in order to win the Champions League at home in Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Alonso and Benzema, these superstars spent a lot of money on Real Madrid. About 200 million euros! It can be seen that Real Madrid is eager to win the cup at home.

Unfortunately, it was Italy's traditional giant Inter Milan and Manchester City, a new force in English football, who finally reached the Champions League final. From this point of view, there is no doubt that Real Madrid's money-smashing action was a failure.

The English media even joked that Real Madrid spent more money than Manchester City last summer, but the results were not as good as Manchester City. The main reason is that Real Madrid did not throw money where it should be. The implication is that Real Madrid did not publicize it, which is the biggest problem. In. It can be imagined that these words of the English media will definitely make Cristiano Ronaldo very unplealike.

After several hours of long-distance flights, the whole Manchester City team will land at Madrid Airport.

Many Manchester City fans have already arrived in Madrid before the team, and these fans have been waiting at the airport to welcome their heroes!

The players of the Manchester City team walked out of the airport with a welcome from Manchester City fans.

When Zhang Yang came out, the cheers at the scene were the biggest. The Manchester City captain is undoubtedly the favorite star of Manchester City fans. Although he has only been to Manchester City for two seasons, according to the Manchester City Evening News, many Manchester City fans are already discussing setting up a bronze statue for Zhang Yang outside the team's home municipal stadium.

Outside the Premier League stadium, there is a tradition of a legendary star setting up a statue. Many stadiums have many famous statues, such as the Shankley statue at Anfield Stadium, the two statues of Arsenal, and the statues of the three heroes of Manchester United.

There are two busts in the lobby of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. On October 19, 2007, Wenger's bust was officially unveiled and placed in the marble lobby in front of the Emirates Stadium for fans. The meritorious headman Herbert Chapman, in the highbury era, Chapman's bust has always existed. After the establishment of the Emirates Court, Chapman's bust was also moved here.

Arsenal Club was founded in 1886, and next year will be the club's 125th anniversary. According to Arsenal's official statement, at the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the club's establishment next year, two new plastics will be added outside the Emirates Stadium, namely, the team's legendary captain Tony Adams and the team's best scorer in history. Li.

Arsenal has a statue, and Manchester United naturally can't have it. On May 29, 2008, in memory of Manchester United's defeat of Benfica on May 29, 1968 to win the Champions League for the first time, and in recognition of the "Holy Trinity" Sir Bobbi Charlton, Dennis Law and George Best, Manchester United is in the old A "Trinity" statue was erected outside the Trafford Stadium. George Best, Dennis Law and Bobbi Charlton stood side by side from left to right. George Best crossed his waist with one hand and hugged Dennis Law with one hand, while the latter held Charlton with his right index finger and left hand. Sir Charlton held the ball in one hand and Dennis Law's shoulder in the other. In the East Stand of Manchester United Dream Theater, there is a statue of Manchester United's legendary coach Busby. This statue is related to the statue of the Holy Three Heroes.

Of course, when it comes to setting up statues outside the stadium, the most famous is Liverpool Club.

On December 16, 1959, Liverpool appointed former Horsfield coach Bill Shankley as the new coach, who led Liverpool to brilliant achievements in the 1970s. Liverpool also set up a statue for the legendary coach. Outside the Anfield Stadium, Shankley opened his arms and had the momentum of reigning the world. "He makes people happy" is written in English on the base of the bronze statue. For fans, coming to Anfield to watch the game and admire the Shankley statue is the top priority.

Looking at the statues outside the stadium of these clubs in the Premier League, they are all legends in the team's history and part of the club's glorious history. Therefore, it can also be seen from here that Manchester City fans are grateful to Zhang Yang.

At Madrid Airport, Zhang Yang was interviewed by reporters.

Some reporters also mentioned the problem that Manchester City fans want to set up statues for him. "Zhang Yang, now it is rumored that Manchester City fans will set up statues for you outside the stadium."

"This is exciting news, but I have to say that my contribution to the team has not reached this qualification. If I can see my statue outside the court when I retire. At that time, I said to myself that I am worthy of the love of the fans, then my career will be very complete. It's done." Zhang Yang did not deny this matter, but he put forward his own point of view.

Manchester City is here to participate in the Champions League finals, and many problems naturally revolve around the finals.

A reporter asked him how he felt from Barcelona to Madrid and came to Spain to play again.

Zhang Yang said: "This is the Champions League final, which is the biggest difference. For any player, this is one of the most important moments in his career. Of course, it will undoubtedly be a good memory to play in the final in Bernabeu."

A reporter then asked Zhang Yang, "Manchester City has won two championships. This is undoubtedly a successful season. Does this mean that Manchester City will be very relaxed in the finals?" There is something wrong with this reporter's words. He secretly mocked Manchester City as an upstart team, and he will be satisfied if he wins the league championship and the League Cup. No fighting spirit.

Zhang Yang stared at the reporter, "It's hard for me to understand why you have such a strange idea. It's the final. Of course, we want to win the championship. Do you naturally like to be the second?"

The reporter's face became ugly, and he didn't expect Zhang Yang to give such an answer. It's so sharp and ruthless. However, when he asked questions, he should be able to think that Zhang Yang would not answer politely.

"Do you have anything to say about Inter Milan, the opponent in the final?" The reporter asked.

"This is a very powerful opponent." Zhang Yang answered very formally and said that this obviously disappointed some reporters with ulterior motives. However, Zhang Yang is now much more mature and is the captain of Manchester City. Naturally, he will not make trouble before the game. These reporters who want to talk from Zhang Yang's mouth are doomed to disappointment.

The final between Manchester City and Inter Milan was held four days later, so Manchester City did not train that day. Van Basten gave the whole team a holiday to give the players a good rest and jet lag.

The next day, Manchester City had a routine training.

During the training break, Zhang Yang welcomed a good friend and someone came to see him.

The person who came to see him was Zhang Yang's former teammate at AC Milan and now Real Madrid midfielder Kaka.

Since Zhang Yang transferred from AC Milan to Manchester City, the two have not met, and the La Liga League is over. Kaka, who is about to go to the national team to participate in training, is still in Madrid, so it is natural to come to Zhang Yang to talk about the past. Of course, Kaka also came to cheer up Manchester City.

"Of course I'm going to cheer for you. We all have the imprint of AC Milan. Naturally, I don't want Inter Milan to win. Kaka said with a smile.

Zhang Yang also smiled. Speaking of which, Kaka is really the mark of AC Milan. Kaka has played in Milan for six years and has a deep affection for Milan. Zhang Yang has only played in Milan for one year, and his feelings are not very deep.

In the Manchester City team, Kaka's friends are not only Zhang Yang, but also Ronaldo. Therefore, Zhang Yang quickly called Ronaldo over.

Seeing Ronaldo sweating because of training, Kaka said with emotion and envy, "Ronnie, you played great in Manchester City. Have you scored more than a dozen goals this season?"

"If the league and cup games add up, there are sixteen." Ronaldo said happily.

Kaka was also amazed when he heard this. Ronaldo is now 34 years old and has scored 16 goals in a season, which is quite a good result. You know, Ronaldo was once suspected of retiring last year, but he didn't expect to have a second spring after coming to Manchester City.

"This time, I won the Champions League, but it's a Grand Slam." Kaka said.

"That's right." Ronaldo is happy to say that his biggest regret in his life is that he has not been able to win the Champions League. If he can win the Champions League with Manchester City this time, then Ronaldo will also realize his dream, and he will win all the important honors that a player can get! It can be called a Grand Slam.

"I will also win the Champions League for the first time." Zhang Yang said.

"Are you being sarcastic that I'm not as good as you?" Ronaldo pretended to be angry.

"How can it be?" Zhang Yang laughed.

Looking at Ronaldo and Kaka's happy and cheerful smiles, Kaka was also a little envious. He said to Zhang Yang, "Well done, Zhang, I really didn't expect you to achieve such an achievement in Manchester City, but you have to continue to work hard."

Zhang Yang understands what Kaka means. The rich family can't achieve excellent performance in a season or two. This is a reminder that Zhang Yang can't indulge in this season's achievements.

"Of course," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"I still can't imagine you being a captain." Kaka said, "But you did a good job."

"They all say that I am a natural leader." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

Kaka and Ronaldo are laughing. This boy is still the same as before.

"This final--" Kaka said.

"Of course we won." Zhang Yang said rudely.

They laughed together, as if they had returned to the good times when they worked together. In those years, the combination of Kaka-Ronaldo-Zhangyang was majestic and powerful.

When saying goodbye, Kaka held Zhang Yang's hand: "Come on, Zhang."

Zhang Yang also smiled and said, "Come on, you are also in the World Cup."

Kaka will play in the World Cup in South Africa with Brazil. It is the dream of Kaka and Brazil to win the Hercules Cup. For Zhang Yang, the final of Inter Milan's Champions League is his World Cup!