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Chapter 202 The Tulip Gun vs. the Decagonal Warrior (Please Subscribe)

Cantona didn't like sitting in the stands.

He didn't want to leech off his teammates' trophies after being suspended.

That's why I chose "cold".

Unexpectedly, Lu Deyang still brought up his name.

As a person whose emotions outweigh their rationality, Cantona certainly cares more about his feelings.

With Ferguson and Ludwig van den Rudd at Manchester United, along with other great teammates, it seems unlikely that he will announce his retirement anytime soon.

After some thought, Cantona decided to face it head-on.

Go to the stands and cheer for your teammates during the next game, instead of running away like a coward.

The seven-month suspension for the new season is about to end. Let the world witness his triumphant return together with Lu Deyang.

Three consecutive titles in English League One and English Premier League.

Manchester United dominated the front page of almost every newspaper.

The Times wrote: "Ferguson has built another dynasty for Manchester United in less than a decade. While Dejan is very decisive, Ferguson had already won many trophies with Manchester United before him, and the Scottish manager has proven himself to be one of the best managers in football. Even Matt Busby, who firmly supported Ferguson when things weren't going well at first, has once again proven his judgment."

The Guardian: "The Premier League will also switch to a three-point system next season, and Manchester United could become the first team to win the title with 100 points. The three-point system was first used in the lower leagues of England in 1981, and it wasn't until this season that the Italian league adopted it. English football has always been at the forefront of the world."

The Financial Times featured a picture of a pile of gold coins with the headline "The Manchester United Effect," writing: "Since Dejan joined Manchester United, the club has become one of the most watched teams in the world. Sharp, which has sponsored Manchester United since 1982, is facing challenges, with numerous retailers from around the world vying for the front-of-shirt sponsorship."

The Sun: "Mark Hughes' agent has been in contact with Manchester City, and the possibility of him leaving in the summer is increasing."

Lu Deyang got up at around 10 a.m.

I saw Redondo's message on the pager.

He took his phone to the yard to make a call, and soon Redondo appeared at the gate waving at him.

Living close by is so convenient.

"What's wrong, Fernando?"

Lu Deyang asked with a smile.

"I have a great idea, about comics!"

Redondo excitedly said, "How about we do a flashback in the next issue, like decades later when Ogawa becomes a Pokémon Master or reminisces about the happy times of the past?"

"Great idea! I'll go draw it right now!"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Isn't that what early novels liked to do?

In "Mercenary World," people do this all the time, and in the end, they kill Da Qingshan.

Even by today's standards, it's not exactly novel, but there's no need to be disappointed.

Lu Deyang and Redondo went to the study together.

Redondo, a devoted reader of Pokémon, offered many suggestions.

However, Lu Deyang did not follow the exact reference.

After all, readers don't consider everything comprehensively.

These days, it's fine to include some profound ideas in comics, but for children, the main goal should be to bring joy to kids.

Setting up a flashback scene where Ogawa misses Pikachu is practically a sign that the author doesn't want to sell the manga.

Regardless of how long an electric mouse lives, Xiaochuan's is special; how could it not live for decades or even centuries?

Lu Deyang understood very well that if he made the readers unhappy, he wouldn't be able to have a good time either.

The last two took more than an hour to complete, resulting in a simple line drawing with some hidden clues.

It's okay if the background is a little more complex.

It's useless to think about it now, but your fans will help you find a reasonable explanation.

“When I went to London, I also had a suit made for you, just in time for this year’s Ballon d’Or,” Redondo said.

"You didn't even measure the dimensions..."

Lu Deyang said.

Custom-made items don't require taking multiple measurements.

Redondo pointed to his eyes and said, "I can tell just by looking at them. You can try it out later and then have him change it."

Lu Deyang gave a thumbs up.

My goodness, those eyes of yours are truly extraordinary; they're like a 3D human scanner.

It's not something you can see through in a minute.

In the afternoon, many people were called out of their homes.

The Manchester United first team went to the recording studio together.

The matter concerning the song that I mentioned before has been resolved.

It's perfect for recording before the FA Cup final.

There are still two trophies left to compete for this season: the FA Cup and the Champions League.

As for the League Cup, Manchester United were eliminated by Newcastle in October, before Ludwig had even returned to action.

Many people were holding bottles of liquor.

These star players are still quite nervous at this moment.

"Deyang, you stand in front."

McClair waved and said.

Lu Deyang then walked to the front.

After listening for a few minutes, he learned that his teammates were mainly divided into two types.

One type is someone who doesn't sing well, and they know it themselves, so they don't dare to open their mouths much.

Now I can only rely on drinking to bolster my courage.

Another type is like Gary Neville and Paul Ince, who sing off-key but are incredibly engrossed in it.

Looking at it this way, even Lu Qiuwang (the King of Land Balls) could be Busby Lu's singing god.

"I'm your fan, Dejan."

John Edwards reached out his hand and said.

McClell explained, "This guy is the bassist for Status Quo, but he's a season ticket holder for Brentford."

"This song was written by Mike Holdenby, Andrew Bowen, and I. Andrew is our keyboardist. Unfortunately, there are Tottenham and Crystal Palace fans in the band, but no Manchester United fans."

Edwards said.

"That's not bad either, at least you're not supporting the team for the championship."

Lu Deyang blinked and said, "For a long time to come, the championship will belong to Manchester United."

Edwards smiled and shook his head.

The recording encountered some problems as soon as it started.

Many players couldn't bring themselves to speak.

Philip Neville was also drunk by the older brothers.

He'll be in trouble when he returns to the team tomorrow.

Fortunately, after a simple tuning, the players' confidence was greatly boosted.

After the first trial period, they immediately scheduled the next meeting.

This song will be played on major radio stations before the FA Cup final.

Due to the Champions League final, the FA Cup was postponed to early June, giving Manchester United ample time to prepare.

Manchester United finished the season with three wins and one draw in the last four rounds, bringing the season to a perfect close.

The team then flew to Austria.

The Champions League final this season will be held at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, the capital of Austria.

This stadium was renamed only a few years ago; it was previously called Prater Stadium.

The name change was made in memory of the late Austrian player and coach Ernst Happel.

After arriving in London, the team took a flight of less than 3 hours and landed in Vienna.

As soon as they stepped out of the airport, the Manchester United first team was surrounded by reporters.

Redondo and many of the team's young players straightened their backs.

Beckham even made a point of pointing the logo of his handbag at the camera.

Unfortunately, the reporter's focus was not on him.

"Serie A isn't over yet, which is a good thing for you guys, right?"

"Dejan, who do you think is the toughest opponent in AC Milan's lineup?"

"Mr. Ferguson, I heard you brought your own chef. Are you worried about the Austrians?"

"Dejan, you've never lost to AC Milan. Does that give you more confidence?"

"Alex, in which position will Manchester United make signings this summer? Will you bring in an Ajax player?"

"Dejan, you have many friends in South America. Which team do you support for the Copa America this summer?"

"Karl von Habsburg said he would be watching the game live and thanked you for saving the monarchy of Europe. Do you think he is qualified to inherit Austria?"

"..."

Lu Deyang: ...

Your mother.

He rarely felt like swearing.

However, Austria abolished the monarchy long ago.

What does the Habsburg family have to do with him?

Does the King of Land Ball really think he's the King of Genoa?

Ferguson waved his hand dismissively, and Kidd and the other coaching staff immediately went over to stop the reporters and escort the first team onto the bus.

"Deyang is really popular."

Beckham looked out the window and said.

"You'll be the same in two years."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Beckham was indeed very green at this time.

You couldn't tell at all what he would become the heartthrob he was later.

"If only it were true, I would definitely find a very beautiful girlfriend."

Beckham said.

"Stop dreaming, David," Gary Neville said from the side. "Women won't like someone like you. You might still be single when you retire."

Women do not like men who are too refined.

Redondo nodded and said.

What kind of person would look in a mirror while holding a candle?

Lu Deyang chuckled to himself.

Even Beckham would worry.

However, Victoria is definitely not a good choice.

That woman had a more negative impact on his career and life, forcing him to go out and earn money to pay off his debts at his advanced age.

Not to mention that none of the children are well-mannered, and they don't even have good looks.

Lu Deyang wouldn't care about anything else.

But I will absolutely not watch Beckham and Victoria get together.

Manchester United booked the Vienna Concert Hall View Hotel.

When the bus arrived, the Manchester United players were amazed by the grandeur of the hotel.

It is a completely Baroque palace building with a huge courtyard.

Not to mention the young people from Class 92, even Bruce and his friends, along with Lu Deyang and Redondo, were seeing such a classically styled hotel for the first time.

Perhaps it's related to the city where it's located.

"We haven't booked the entire hotel, so let's not cause trouble."

Ferguson reminded him as they prepared to get off the bus.

"Understood, boss!"

Sharp said with a grin.

He couldn't wait to choose a room.

It would probably be even more enjoyable to bring a minor celebrity here for a vacation.

Perhaps I can bring my girlfriend to Vienna again this summer.

Scholes had barely gotten out of the car when he secretly took out his camera to take pictures.

His movements seemed to be deliberately timed, as if he was afraid of being noticed.

He was a bit more outgoing than his teammates in the youth team, and sometimes he would play pranks.

However, he performed rather dullly in the first team.

"Paul, do you need me to take a picture?"

Lu Deyang asked with a smile.

"Is that okay?"

"Scholes asked."

Lu Deyang took the camera directly from his hand.

Scholes, standing in front of the hotel, didn't know how to pose.

"Fernando, please help him."

Lu Deyang said.

“Don’t be nervous, Dejan isn’t an editor for any fashion magazine,” Redondo said as he stepped forward.

He had Scholes sit by the fountain, one hand on his knee, gazing into the distance.

click-

Lu Deyang took two photos and shouted to Scholes, "Relax, let's try a less artsy look."

Scholes was stumped again.

Gary Neville leaned over and put his arm around Scholes' shoulder.

In this day and age, such actions between men wouldn't lead to suspicions about their sexual orientation.

“Paul, open your arms wide. Gary, wrap your arms around his waist from behind,” Lu Deyang urged.

Gary Neville immediately did as she was told, and even shyly rested her head on Scholes' shoulder, which made Scholes look disgusted.

Lu Deyang patted hard.

The rest of the first team watched the spectacle.

Titanic hasn't been released yet.

Otherwise it would be more interesting.

Upon arriving in Vienna, a city steeped in classical charm and blessed with pleasant weather, the first-team players became noticeably more active.

The photo-taking process alone lasted a long time, and we used up all the film.

Even the coaching staff took a lot of photos at the urging of the first team.

If it weren't for the lack of a suitable set, Ferguson would probably have recreated Marlon Brando's classic look.

His behavior in the locker room does indeed resemble that of an Italian Mafia boss.

The whole team kept putting their luggage in their rooms until just before dinner.

To accommodate the team's dietary habits, the chefs were brought in by themselves.

They would use the hotel's kitchen to prepare every meal for the Manchester United players.

This is also for safety reasons.

In 1990, Blanco claimed that he had been drugged, which was always considered a lie, but it still made many teams wary.

Lu Deyang recalls that Maradona later admitted that he had given Blanco the problematic water, which contained tranquilizers, and that the incident was orchestrated by Argentina's head coach, Bilardo.

Just like Bilardo, who has a proper medical background, not a 4+4.

When the ball was dead, the Argentine players were replenishing their fluids, and Blanco also went up to ask for water.

The Argentinians did drink from a clear bottle, while Blanco was given a green, opaque bottle.

It's best to be careful with these kinds of things.

Even a staff member's spur-of-the-moment decision can ruin a team's efforts.

"It must be tough for Italians to go back to the league after the Champions League," Gary Neville said as he sat down with his plate.

"But we played 42 rounds, and they only played 34!"

Redondo said.

At that time, the Premier League still had 22 teams, with 4 teams relegated.

In addition to the FA Cup and League Cup, if they don't get eliminated, they will play 20 more games each season than teams in other leagues.

"That's true."

Gary Neville nodded.

Not long after, Cantona sat down with his plate, and Gary Neville shut his mouth.

"Will the boss let you participate?" Redondo asked.

"will not."

Cantona said, looking up, "I don't want to play either, as if I'm stealing someone else's chance."

"Aren't you tired of talking like that?"

"Redondo asked."

Cantona paused for a moment before saying, "I'm just used to it this way."

Gary Neville, sitting to the side, tried hard to suppress his laughter.

Lu Deyang quickly stepped on his foot.

If he laughed out loud, Cantona would probably remember it for the rest of his life.

Don't hurt the pride of someone who cares about their image.

Gary Neville immediately held back.

How is AC Milan?

Cantona asked.

"Very strong!"

Lu Deyang said, "Their defense is very strong. Although I don't want to say it, the defensive line formed by Baresi and his team is stronger than that of Steve and his team."

"That's true, Maldini isn't easy to deal with either."

Redondo nodded and said.

“It’s a real shame I can’t face them,” Cantona said, putting down his cup.

"You're not banned from the Champions League."

Gary Neville muttered.

"I don't want to cause trouble."

Cantona glared at him and said.

The main problem is that he felt he hadn't put in any effort in the league, so he came to play in the Champions League, which made him seem like a thief.

He's such a proud person, he can't do that.

During the meal, Lu Deyang talked about his time playing football in Genoa.

In terms of both weather and culture, Italy is more livable than the UK.

Back in his room that evening, Lu Deyang watched TV for a while.

Twelve days of preparation time is more than enough for a final match.

This also shows how inhumane the FA is.

Although the FA Cup final has been rescheduled, Manchester United has played more than 60 games this season and actually finished the league earlier than their opponents. No wonder even someone like Keane is frequently injured.

The following day, Manchester United's first team used the Vienna Rapids' training ground.

During training, there were reporters everywhere around.

I wish I could capture every single moment.

AC Milan has a great history, and Manchester United is also a European powerhouse.

This kind of clash is already the most intense match in European football, especially since there aren't many big tournaments in the summer.

Even before their opponents arrived in Vienna, Manchester United was the focus of media attention worldwide.

Even at lunchtime, British journalists posed as Vienna Rapid staff and sneaked into Manchester United's makeshift canteen.

"Damn it, one day I'm going to blow up Fleet Street!"

Ferguson cursed through gritted teeth.

If Kidd hadn't grabbed the reporter, things could have gotten really messy.

The players discuss everything during meals.

“Calm down, Alex,” Kidd said helplessly. “We should look into finding some local security companies to work with, otherwise who knows what might happen.”

"Have Martin arrange this as soon as possible."

Ferguson said.

He also knew how tasteless British journalists were.

If a major scandal were to break before the final, it could affect the team's morale.

Especially recently, news about Lu Deyang and the Princess has been making headlines.

The next day, the training base had more security personnel dressed in black suits.

However, this still couldn't dampen the reporters' enthusiasm.

Even some candid shots of training moments made it into the newspapers, making it hard not to suspect that they used military-grade filming equipment.

The atmosphere for the final became even more intense after AC Milan arrived in Vienna.

The prominent figures from both sides, and legends from both countries, frequently express their views in newspapers.

Rivera, who was the first to discover Lu Dejan's talent, said in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport: "I'm very happy that Dejan is back on the pitch, but for Milan, this will be the most difficult thing. Fortunately, we have Paulo and Franco, and I believe they will find a way."

Zoff expressed a similar view, telling reporters, "Every final is like a war, and this time the opponent is even stronger. The good news is that AC Milan knows Dejan very well, which might help them."

Peter Hilton firmly stated that Ludwig and Manchester United are invincible.

While vacationing in New York, Pelé emphasized his attitude in an interview with Folha de S.Paulo, saying, "I care more about Dejan's performance than the outcome of the game. His talent allows him to do anything on the pitch, but I prefer Dejan who can get past all his opponents and put the ball in the goal, rather than simply winning or losing."

Seeing that Pele had not predicted the outcome of the match, Lu Deyang breathed a sigh of relief.

After putting down the newspaper, Lu Deyang got up and took out his swimsuit.

"Relax a bit, the final is tomorrow."

Redondo asked after seeing it.

“Yes, let’s go for a swim. There are too many reporters lately, so it’s impossible to go out,” Lu Deyang said.

He also wanted to explore Vienna.

But now there are probably more journalists in Vienna than football professionals.

"The reporters were like that when we were in South America too. They would even take the players to nightclubs for drinks," Redondo said with a laugh. "My teammates used to call me, and it seems like the reporters would even help arrange women for me."

"That's certainly a good approach, but never befriend a journalist."

Lu Deyang said.

He thought of Curly Hair again.

That kid returned to Manchester United for the second time, only to be thoroughly screwed over by his journalist friend.

"how come."

Redondo also got up to look for his swimsuit, saying as he searched, "I will never have any contact with reporters."

"Sooner or later they'll make contact. For example, they might use the excuse of helping you plan your autobiography, and once you're familiar with each other, they'll try to extract some valuable information from you."

Lu Deyang said.

Many people's autobiographies are like this.

Especially Stam, who was kicked out by Ferguson.

Even if the players don't know the gravity of the situation, the reporters know very well what they'll write that will anger the coach.

But they didn't tell the players.

This is where things get really interesting.

There weren't many people at the pool that evening. When the two of them arrived, Bruce was sitting by the pool drinking champagne.

"Drink less."

Lu Deyang said.

Bruce raised his wine glass, swirled it, and said, "I haven't drunk a single glass all night. My son doesn't even drink Coca-Cola this slowly."

Lu Deyang smiled and waved his hand.

British players seem to really enjoy drinking; I don't know where this trend came from.

……

The next day.

The whole team got up early to eat.

After breakfast, we reviewed the opponent's technical characteristics in the tactics room.

Then came a simple rest and replenishment.

It wasn't until after 2 p.m. that the whole team had their pre-match meal and boarded the bus.

The atmosphere on the bus was noticeably less lively than before.

Even those players who joined Ferguson's team early on were participating in the Champions League final for the first time.

Only Lu Deyang and Redondo in the team had played in the final before.

Beckham, wearing headphones and listening to music, turned around and asked after a short while, "Dejan, will the referee be very strict during the match?"

"Don't worry, it's the same as usual."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

"Are the Italians really that good at defense?"

"Gary Neville asked."

"Didn't Manchester United face Sampdoria before?"

Lu Deyang asked.

“We were all sitting on the bench back then,” Gary Neville said in a low voice. “If we had played, we might not have lost so badly.”

Lu Deyang gestured with his lip towards the person behind him.

"Don't try to scare me, I've seen this kind of trick many times."

Gary Neville said nonchalantly.

Pallister stood up and slapped him hard on the shoulder, asking, "Really? Then you'd better not make any mistakes today."

Gary Neville turned around and saw several old guys on the defensive line glaring at him.

They were the ones who got utterly crushed by Sampdoria, led by Lu Deyang.

"I was just saying."

Gary Neville said with a dry laugh.

“I remember that AC Milan coach was still learning Chinese,” Redondo asked, turning his head.

"It seems so, Fabio Capello, he was a good player when he played."

Lu Deyang said.

Redondo nodded.

He felt that Lu Deyang had a very accurate eye for people.

He was optimistic about Ferguson when Manchester United's performance was not improving.

He also said that Capello is a good coach.

It really does look like that now.

The entire Manchester United team arrived at the stadium around 3 p.m.

Clearly, Manchester United also has a considerable following in Vienna.

He was greeted with a warm welcome from the fans as soon as he got off the bus.

"Go straight to the dressing room. Dejan and I will go to the press conference together."

Ferguson waved his hand and said.

Once inside the stadium, Lu Deyang stood on the sidelines waiting for Ferguson, and the two went to the press conference together.

Manchester United arrived earlier today.

After waiting for about 5 minutes, Capello and Baresi finally arrived.

As soon as the two sat down, the reporters couldn't wait to start asking questions.

"Fabio, are you confident you can win?"

"Mr. Ferguson, do you think AC Milan is among the strongest opponents?"

"Dejan, is there anything you'd like to say to Paul?"

"Franco, will you have any special feelings facing Dejan again?"

Will there be overtime in today's game?

"..."

Capello nodded, signaling for Ferguson to speak first.

Ferguson nodded, pulled over the microphone, and said, "The Champions League final is special for everyone. It's the highest honor in European football, and it holds special significance for Manchester United. My assistant coach, Bryan, is a player of Sir Matt Busby, and Bobby, George, and Dennis are also here in Vienna. We must fight with all our might to win this honor."

Will AC Milan be a difficult opponent? Who is AC Milan's toughest player to deal with?

the reporter asked.

Ferguson nodded and said, "AC Milan is one of the greatest teams in history. They have Van Basten, Baresi and Maldini. Such a team is very difficult to beat. If I had to name one person, I would say Van Basten. He is one of the best strikers I have ever seen."

"Compared to Cantona?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Ferguson was visibly displeased, frowning as he said, "They are completely different types. Eric and Van Basten can play as a strike partnership, and Eric is more of a number ten than a number nine. It's a pity he's not in the squad today, so I don't want to discuss this."

"Some people believe that Dejan's private life affects his performance. What do you think?"

the reporter asked.

"Enough!" Ferguson slammed his fist on the table and yelled, "I don't know where you heard that from, but I don't think Dejan has done anything wrong. If you think Dejan is wrong, then you must be an idiot. Even the king's daughter can remarry!"

He was referring to Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland.

His father was Henry VII.

Many people looked at Capello.

The Italian coach seems to be easier to talk to.

"Fabio, do you have any tactics to counter Dejan?"

the reporter asked.

Capello nodded and said, "We all know that Paul and Dejan are friends, so I plan to have Paul guard Dejan. They are more familiar with each other, which may be quite effective."

Baresi rolled his eyes at the side.

I never expected Capello to tell jokes.

Maldini was clearly outmatched by Lu Deyang today.

The players already knew they would be starting.

"Do you think Paolo Maldini can stop Dejan?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

“We’ll have to see on the court, and I think mental strength is also very important,” Capello said. “Paulo is one of the best guards in the world, and he’s in the prime of his career right now. He’s capable of causing trouble for any offensive player.”

"Have you considered playing extra time?"

The reporter asked again.

Capello nodded frankly and said, "Of course I've thought about it. Every team would consider this when facing Dejan and Manchester United, and we are no exception."

Seeing that Capello was so easy to talk to, they couldn't find any news about him.

The reporter finally turned to Lu Deyang.

"Dejan, will you go easy on Paul?"

the reporter asked.

Lu Deyang said, "Going all out is the only way to respect your opponent, no matter who they are. And who do you think Paul is? He's the tenth-place finisher in the Ballon d'Or. If I were to hold back, I'd become a laughing stock."

Many people, even Baresi and Capello, laughed.

Here it comes, here it comes again!

A familiar Maldini joke.

Lu Deyang hasn't been mentioned lately, and nobody at AC Milan calls him Ballon d'Or Paul anymore.

"So what level do you think Maldini is at now, among defenders?" the reporter asked again.

Lu Deyang said: "Paolo Maldini is the best full-back. He can do a lot on the wing. Even in Italian history, he is one of the best full-backs. No winger can easily deal with him."

"including you?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"Of course."

Lu Deyang said.

"Francisco Totti is currently preparing for his high school graduation exams. Is there anything you'd like to say to him?"

the reporter asked.

"I hope he can pass."

Lu Deyang said, "That's all for the press conference. I need to go back and warm up."

Upon seeing this, Ferguson immediately stood up, and the two of them walked back to the locker room together.

The teammates have already changed their clothes.

Lu Deyang sat down to change his clothes and casually chose to participate in the lucky draw.

[Your good brother Eric Cantona likes to operate behind the striker, but he's more attack-minded in midfield, so draw a player who's more active in midfield. Get the 1978 World Cup Final, Germany vs. Netherlands, Johan Neeskens single-match experience card.]

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