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Paolo Maldini rolled over and stood up.

“Dejan, I don’t know what Flaubert said, but remember, Paolo Maldini said he would never give up on beating you.”

Maldini said.

"Go for it, Paul."

Lu Deyang reached out his hand and said.

Maldini glanced at him and then gripped Lu Deyang's hand tightly.

Reporters spared no expense with their film, constantly pressing the flash to record the moment.

"Maldini will not fall, and AC Milan will not sink," said Krudelli emotionally. "Cesare's son, Paolo, is our future captain, and Paolo will have children of his own. This family will fight alongside Milan to the very end..."

Even the most powerful families experience both highs and lows.

But as long as the kids who grew up here keep going, the team will get back on track one day.

Maldini's quick recovery from a brief moment of disappointment also makes one believe this.

Rossoneri was both disappointed and hopeful.

Even if they can't beat Lu Deyang, there's still Paolo Maldini's son.

Even if Lu Deyang can play for as many years as Matthews, he still has Paolo Maldini's grandson.

Maldini, the person involved, blushed.

He stared intently at Lu Deyang.

Damn, that bastard's got real strength!

A few seconds later, Lu Deyang let go, and Maldini's hand was white and purple.

Paolo Maldini pretended to fix his hair, rubbing his right hand vigorously on his scalp to relieve the discomfort.

Lu Deyang couldn't help but smile as he looked at the now-energized Ma Baolu.

So energetic!

Only a good friend like him would care about a loser at this time.

If a good friend wins the Golden Globe.

The King of Land Ball will definitely be the champion every year.

Lu Deyang then walked over to Van Basten and offered some encouragement to the Dutch striker.

Franco Baresi laughed and said from the side, "Dejan is still such a bastard."

"You noticed it too?" Paul Ma asked with a smile.

“Yes, he always behaves very well after winning, and that’s the greatest pride,” Baresi said. “If we can beat him, I will definitely take off my jersey and shorts and run up to him and roar.”

Maldini smiled, shook his head, and walked towards the players' tunnel.

Even last year's opponents didn't perform that badly when they lost.

As a player for a powerhouse like AC Milan, he can't be worse than a player for a team like Barcelona that doesn't even have a Champions League title.

The players from both sides gradually returned to the vicinity of the tunnel.

The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly lively.

Commentators all over the world are describing how great this match is.

They wish they could directly instill their ideas into the minds of the fans.

"We lost, but only to a great opponent. There's no need to say anything about Dejan or anything like that. Ferguson's Manchester United is visibly getting stronger. That manager's team is completely different from the one I commentated on in the Cup Winners' Cup last time."

Cruderi remarked, "This Scotsman has a great quality; he never sticks to one set of tactics and remains stagnant. Even if Dejan hadn't gone to Manchester United, they would still have become European champions someday. Dejan simply shortened that process considerably. Of course, without Dejan, Manchester United wouldn't have been able to pull off this comeback today. More than losing the championship, I'm afraid of AC Milan's future image. Perhaps every time someone mentions a classic comeback, they'll talk about that night in Vienna in '95."

As a seasoned commentator.

He knew very well that this would happen.

Even when he's commentating, he'll use the classic defeats of his arch-rivals to make fun of them, asking, "Do you think AC Milan can escape?"

Sky TV live broadcast studio.

Jim Beglin said: "Finally, Ferguson's team became the first team to win the Champions League after the ban. The wait of more than 20 years was not in vain. Ferguson's children became European champions. Busby's children are still sitting in the stands and on the bench. This is the legacy of the Red Devils."

"Yes, it's a pity that Sir Matt Busby passed away last December and couldn't see Manchester United lift the trophy again. But both he and Ferguson, the two Scottish managers, had excellent foresight. When Ferguson signed Dejan, Sir Matt Busby expressed his support for Ferguson. Perhaps he had foreseen everything that's happening now. That man who once escaped the clutches of death knew all along that Dejan would return in this manner and lead Manchester United to European supremacy!"

Bobby Charlton was as excited as a child, hugging George Best tightly. After these legendary players retired, their biggest worry was the team's future performance. Fortunately, this team is resilient and strong, and they persevered to the end. Even more impressive is that besides veterans like Bruce and Robson, the starting lineup includes 28-year-old Cantona, 26-year-old Redondo, 24-year-old Keane, 24-year-old Dejan, and today's starters Scholes (21), Gary Neville and Beckham (20)... This age distribution guarantees that for a long time to come, the Red Devils will remain the best team in the world, without a doubt!

AC Milan players have rallied.

This is also relative to their mental state at the end of the performance.

Even with the strongest mentality, it's hard to recover from a three-goal lead and then being defeated in such a short time.

Led by Baresi, Milan players received their medals one after another.

Their faces were filled with confusion and resentment.

Almost everyone who left the stadium couldn't help but look back.

Even if you're reluctant, you still have to walk into the dark passage.

With their departure, the atmosphere at Ernst Happel Stadium finally reached its peak for the day.

Even the Rossoneri admit that this red team deserves the championship.

Even if their opponent wasn't AC Milan, they would still enjoy the game and celebrate the final result.

Lu Deyang and his teammates made the world witness this summer's fairytale.

Their performance truly exemplified the saying: "On the football field, until the very last second, no one knows what will happen."

For a long time to come, this match will be used to encourage young players, and even teams of the same level will continue to mention the miracles created by the Red Devils.

"United!"

"Deyang!!!"

"Saint Deyan!!!"

This is a name that hasn't been called out for a long time.

But no one felt it was abrupt.

Lu Deyang dominated the game today.

He single-handedly snatched the trophy from AC Milan's grasp with his superior skill.

Even Manchester United players believe that Lu Deyang should take 90% of the trophies, leaving the other half for Schmeichel, Redondo, and McClair.

Gary Neville walked at the front, trying to stand as straight as he did in Tom and Jerry.

Originally 1.8 meters tall, he was forced to become 1.75 meters tall due to his anterior pelvic tilt, and he even felt that he was very imposing.

"I never thought this day would come."

"I can't believe it," Steve Bruce remarked as he walked behind Lu Deyang.

He's already 35 years old.

Even if he doesn't retire at this age, he will soon be away from the starting position of a top club due to injuries or other reasons.

Winning the Champions League before retiring would be the best thing ever.

"If you don't retire, you'll have another chance next year."

Redondo said.

Bruce was speechless.

He immediately smiled and shook his head.

He's really gotten old; these young people nowadays...

Each one was more confident than the last.

"Congratulations..."

"You did a very good job today, child..."

Charlton and Johansson stood together to present awards to the Manchester United players.

When it was Lu Deyang's turn, Bobby Charlton immediately grasped Lu Deyang's hands, opened his mouth but no sound came out.

Lu Deyang pulled his left hand out and patted Charlton's hand.

Johansson's face was crinkled with laughter.

He quickly stepped forward and stood on tiptoe to help Lu Deyang put the medal on his head.

The UEFA president said, "I knew your story wasn't over. If the Champions League doesn't have you, it'll have to be renamed the runners-up trophy."

I'll tell the reporters that later.

Lu Deyang joked.

Johansson said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter if they know. Anyone who watched today's game knows there's no better player than you, not even that Brazilian football king who always tries to control you."

The UEFA president even mimicked the movements of a marionette.

Lu Deyang couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

Although Pelé holds a prestigious position, some of his ideas are clearly contrary to those of the mainstream coaches in European football today.

Just like today's opponent Capello, and before that, Bayern's Trapattoni.

They don't want to see a game where someone gets 13 dribbles in a single match and then loses; they'd rather win a boring 1-0 victory.

There will naturally be voices opposing Pelé.

And the sound was quite loud.

This is essentially a clash between pragmatic football and attacking football.

Lu Deyang did not want to make any comments.

How the King of Land Ball plays depends mainly on his mood.

After everyone received their medals, it was finally time to raise a toast.

"Come on, Dejan!"

Bruce waved and called out.

"It's okay, you can go with Brian, I've done it many times."

Lu Deyang said with a smile, and pulled Cantona back.

He had participated before and won a medal.

And so, the two veteran captains stood in front.

Lu Deyang stood in the second row, with Redondo on his left and Cantona on his right. Next to Cantona was Scholes. If he had stood in the back, he wouldn't have been able to see him.

three,
two,
One!

As the countdown ended, Steve Bruce and Bryan Robson lifted the Champions League trophy together.

"champion!!!"

"champion!!!"

"champion!!!"

The song played at the event was "Come On You Res".

The song was originally prepared for the FA Cup final, but it has now become the Champions League song.

McClell and Sharp probably didn't anticipate this when they were organizing this.

This song is currently at number one on the UK charts.

It couldn't be more fitting for the champion players to sing their championship song to celebrate the victory.

"...For ninety minutes we'll let them know. It's Man United, Here we go! Man United, Here we go!"

Sharp was the first to rush in front of the camera, produced a piece of paper from somewhere, and shouted into the camera: "If you are under 23 years old and over 18 years old, taller than 165 cm and under 175 cm, and your measurements are around 34-22-34, you can contact me. I am currently single..."

Ferguson looked at his unreliable disciple with a dark expression.

Damn it, we've embarrassed ourselves in front of the whole world.

"Brian, how much longer does Sharp have on his contract?"

Ferguson asked through gritted teeth.

"Three years."

Kidd said.

"Wouldn't it be reasonable to let him lead the youth team to a championship before he comes back?"

Kidd nodded.

Sharp is in deep trouble!
Beckham looked at Sharp with a hint of envy.

He wasn't that bold.

Scholes raised an eyebrow and said, "We can chip in to help David advertise for a girlfriend; he's desperate for one anyway."

Gary Neville glanced at Scholes and immediately nodded vigorously.

This sounds very interesting.

However, we still need to plan it out carefully.

If they publish it in the newspaper, Ferguson won't let them off the hook.

In Manchester, Ferguson's informants are everywhere, making it impossible to publish anonymously.

Schmeichel Jr., as an important family member, once again appeared at the championship celebration.

However, this time he did not challenge Lu Deyang to a duel.

The image of Lu Deyang's 50-meter lob shot against Rossi had a significant impact on him.

If it were him, he probably wouldn't even be able to make a save.

"Deyang, aren't you going to introduce him?"

Sharp grinned and approached Lu Deyang, asking a question.

Lu Deyang said irritably, "You know him, don't you?"

"But I heard you have a girlfriend."

Sharp said.

"Get out of here, you idiot!"

Bruce kicked him.

There are no secrets in front of The Sun; he doesn't need to hear about them.

Sachiko is now the queen of OSTs. No matter what anime they watch on TV, Japanese elementary school students will basically listen to her sing first.

If it wasn't her who sang, then the money wasn't enough.

She should be able to take a break in the summer, which would be a good time for the whole family to go on vacation together.

"Dejan, go to the press conference after the urine test."

Kidd came over and reminded him.

Lu Deyang walked toward where the UEFA staff were standing.

……

The mixed zone was quite lively.

Gary Neville gave the interview first.

"How are you feeling right now, Gary?" the reporter asked.

Neville said with a smile, "This is a dream come true, especially when we were down 1-4 at halftime, I thought we were going to lose."

"What are your thoughts on scoring the game-winning shot?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

“I’m so happy. This is the most important moment of my career that I can think of. But today’s game was also thanks to Dejan. He was unbelievable. One goal, two assists, created the last two corner kicks, and then set up the goal from one of the corner kicks. It’s like you’re playing basketball with Jordan and you win the game 111-110. All 111 points are directly related to him. Even though he’s already the best player, it’s still incredible,” Neville said excitedly.

He had barely finished speaking when Bruce pulled him away.

He was afraid that his young teammate would say something inappropriate.

The older generation of players weren't particularly interested in reporters.

Everton's previous manager didn't even allow their games to be televised, let alone give interviews.

When Lu Deyang arrived at the press conference, Baresi was answering reporters' questions.

Baresi said: "Losing the game is disappointing for everyone, but there are never two winners in football. We won last year, and we lost this year."

"Someone saw Maldini opening champagne at halftime. Did your arrogance lead to your loss?"

the reporter asked.

Baresi said somewhat angrily, "That's not true at all. Paulo wouldn't do such a thing. Besides, we left the dressing room together. No one opened champagne at halftime, and we didn't celebrate at all. Our opponent is Manchester United, Manchester United with Dejan. I don't think we've already won at halftime."

Capello pulled the microphone over and said, "Your questions are full of arrogance. Perhaps you should learn to respect people before asking questions. We lost a final, but we had a successful season, that's all."

After saying that, Capello got up and left with Baresi.

The reporter's question clearly displeased him.

"Mr. Ferguson, may I tell you how you feel right now?"

the reporter asked.

Ferguson immediately became excited, laughed, shook his head, and said, "I can't believe it, football is fucking terrible. We never gave up until the final victory."

"When you made substitutions in the second half, did you know that Kerr would play an important role?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"I don't know anything," Ferguson said with a smile. "I made the substitutions, but the game-winning shot came from the players. Everyone who played today performed very well, including David. I believe he will grow a lot after the game."

"You mean Beckham will still have your trust in the future?"

The reporter asked, somewhat surprised.

"Of course, I won't give up on a talented young man just because of one mistake. David is like a perpetual motion machine, he never gets tired on the field, and most importantly, he has a pretty good passing skill."

Ferguson said.

"Some people say Mark Hughes is about to leave the team, and his agent has been in frequent contact with Manchester City's management. Is that why you didn't let him play today?"

the reporter asked.

Ferguson immediately widened his eyes and said, "I never select players based on anything other than tactics. Take your questions and get out of here!"

FXCK OFF.

You could tell Ferguson was angry just by listening to him.

Lu Deyang pulled over the microphone and said, "All of the coach's arrangements were reasonable. He also explained the tactics to us in the locker room, telling us what we should do. You only saw the final result, but you didn't see the process."

"Were your frequent long-range shots today, including the goal and the subsequent corner kick, intentional, Dejan?"

the reporter asked.

"The long-range shot was a chance to try our luck, and the corner kick we created was intentional. After all, AC Milan's defense is very good, making it difficult to initiate an attack, but a corner kick allows us to attack directly."

Lu Deyang said.

"All the goals today were related to you. Some people say you could have almost won the game on your own. What do you think?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"Okay, at least he didn't say I was sure I could win the game." Lu Deyang rolled his eyes and said, "I can't win anything without my teammates. This kind of question shouldn't be asked at a post-match press conference for team sports."

"That concludes the press conference. Now we're off to celebrate."

Ferguson stood up and said.

Lu Deyang smiled and got up to leave with him.

After changing their clothes in the locker room, the whole team returned to the hotel.

The hotel had prepared everything needed for the reception well in advance.

Even if you lose, you just remove some decorations, not take everything away.

No wealthy family would be that stingy.

Especially since the team has already won the Premier League title.

As the main character today, Lu Deyang drank quite a bit of alcohol.

He didn't even know how he got back to his room.

But the next day, he reached out and touched the room and realized it wasn't the room he shared with Redondo.

"Don't make trouble..."

The princess patted Lu Deyang and said.

Lu Deyang rubbed his temples and asked, "Did you say when you're going back?"

"Your flight is at noon, so stop messing around."

Monica muttered something.

Lu Deyang glanced at the time; there were still more than two hours left, which was indeed not enough.

He lay down, closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep again.

The three of them didn't get up until Kidd came and banged on the door at 11 o'clock.

On the bus, my teammates all looked like they hadn't woken up yet.

They played until very late yesterday.

Those old guys are all drunkards.

Ferguson did not restrict their celebrations.

Once on the plane, almost everyone took a nap.

However, the reports about this final match did not delve into the dream like the main characters.

There is no European Championship or World Cup this summer.

The Champions League final is the most important match.

The coverage of this match was overwhelming.

A reporter from The Times interviewed Manchester City legend Trautmann on the spot; the legendary goalkeeper was also in Vienna watching the game.

He is considered by Yashin to be a goalkeeper as great as him.

Troutman's experience is even more legendary.

He was a prisoner of war in Nazca. While playing football with other prisoners of war, he caught the eye of the coach of St. Helens, who then recruited him to play football. In the end, they successfully avoided relegation, and Trautman was later signed by Manchester City.

It even sparked an anti-German sentiment in Manchester.

However, his performance and good character earned him the recognition of fans.

In the FA Cup final against Birmingham, he suffered a broken neck from an opponent's kick, but he still played through the game to help Manchester City win the trophy. He lost consciousness on his way back to the dressing room.

His performance made him a hero in the newspapers.

Bert Trautman said: "I really wish Manchester City had played in the final, but unfortunately it was Manchester United. I can't even describe this game. I've played against many players, including Charlton, but I guarantee that Dejan is the best player in football history. If you like football but don't like Dejan, I suggest you get your head checked."

The Manchester Evening News wrote: "This great night will be forever remembered in Vienna. Dejan and his teammates gave the world a glimpse into one of the most captivating matches in football history, and it was one of the best matches in Champions League history."

The Financial Times wrote: "The sideline sponsorship of this final made history. UEFA made a lot of money through the Manchester United vs. AC Milan final, and the influence of football has made manufacturers realize the importance of sponsoring a football team. More and more teams will receive sponsorships in the future, which is a good thing for football."

The Sun: "We have received information that Matthäus cheated on his wife with a local Munich nightclub hostess immediately after marrying Swiss star Morena last year, and their relationship has already developed cracks."

Gazzetta dello Sport: "The Rossoneri's failure to defend their title is ultimately Galliani's fault."

According to Corriere dello Sport, Totti said that if it were him, he certainly wouldn't lose control of his emotions, and David Beckham needs to control his emotions if he wants to be a qualified teammate of Dejan.

Mundo Deportivo: "With Stoichkov's departure now a certainty, Cruyff has set his sights on Lisbon, and we are quite certain he is prepared to bring in Lisbon winger Luis Figo."

Bild was the newspaper that brought the most important news.

They wrote: "According to sources within Bayern Munich, we have concluded that Matthäus has been released by the club, and Bayern easily made the choice between him and Scholl. Moreover, we have heard that he is currently close to joining a team from London, perhaps wanting to challenge Dejan again, which prompted Matthäus to make this decision."

The entire Manchester United team returned to Manchester in the afternoon.

As soon as I stepped out of the airport, my path was blocked by enthusiastic fans.

Ferguson called out to the fans, "The FA Cup final is next, let the players rest first!"

He doesn't even need a megaphone to get nearby fans to make way for him.

The players boarded the bus, but the bus still couldn't pick up speed.

It took Manchester police more than half an hour to calm the fans and allow the bus to slowly drive away from the airport.

After returning home, the three of them continued to rest.

Lu Deyang only saw the overwhelming reports the next day.

What bothered him most was that Matthäus was actually coming to the Premier League.

If I remember correctly, Gullit and quite a few other Italian players will also be coming to the Premier League next season.

We've met again, damn it.

However, even the three musketeers couldn't beat Lu Qiuwang, so why not go to Chelsea and challenge Lu Qiuwang one-on-one?

That's somewhat impossible.

Even so, Lu Deyang found it very interesting.

The Premier League is about to get exciting.

The Carrington training ground is always packed with reporters before the FA Cup final against Everton.

Everyone wants to dig up some news about Manchester United players.

Even in June, the excitement surrounding that final match didn't wane at all.

During a break from training, Kidd went to the sidelines to remind you: "You guys better not talk nonsense to the reporters, otherwise everyone will be punished like Lee. Alex is not joking with you."

"Understood, Brian."

Steve Bruce said, "You're not new to us, and finding another Sharp isn't going to be easy."

Kidd smiled and nodded.

After the final, Kidd's phone kept ringing.

That kid seems to have changed his phone number recently.

"We have one day of rest before the finals, should we go out for a walk to relax?"

Schmeichel asked.

He really enjoys hanging out with Lu Deyang.

"Then let's invite everyone to join."

Lu Deyang said.

This incident sparked considerable discussion after it was mentioned in the locker room.

But there's really nothing fun to do in Manchester.

You can only go to those places in a day.

Finally, the first team organized a bowling tournament, and after dinner, everyone went home.

The time comes on June 6th.

The entire Manchester United team has once again embarked on their journey to London.

The FA Cup final will be held at Wembley Stadium, which was not yet available to Tottenham at that time.

The streets of London are filled with enthusiastic fans.

Many Manchester United fans want to witness history with the team, and even those who can't buy tickets will wait outside the stadium.

If Manchester United wins the FA Cup, they will become an unprecedented treble winner.

Looking at the enthusiastic fans outside the window, the Manchester United players perked up.

"I heard the Queen is going to award us medals."

"Gary Neville said, holding up the newspaper."

“I don’t want any medals, and I don’t need the British to award me one,” Redondo said, glancing at Lu Deyang.

Given Lu Deyang's circumstances, it's impossible for him to go to Buckingham Palace.

Then he won't go either.

"But……"

Neville tried to say something more, but Scholes kicked him.

This guy is not clever at all.

These things are just incidental for them; they have to consider the team's management's wishes.

Schmeichel said, "It's really not a big deal. We should give them a bigger bonus instead."

He was still heartbroken about the investments that had lost money.

"That's true."

Bruce said.

As a British citizen, he naturally wanted to accept the medal.

However, as Lu Deyang's teammate, his stance was very firm.

It's impossible for Lu Deyang to win the championship here, and then turn around and accept the badge from Charles's mother.

Ultimately, a player's worth is determined by winning championships.

As they approached Wembley, Ferguson stood up in front of the team bus and reminded them, "I don't need to tell you how important today's match is. Don't let your honor slip away at the last minute. Whether you become treble winners or only get two titles depends on your performance today. I won't start Dejan; if you can't handle it, Dejan will come on..."

This was originally intended as a provocation tactic.

However, it didn't seem to work well for Manchester United players.

Lu Deyang really showed his strength at crucial moments.

No one on the team dared to guarantee that they could win without Lu Deyang playing.

Everton is a tough opponent too.

At this point, they were not even worse than their city rivals, Liverpool.

The closer to Wembley, the slower the bus traveled.

The roadside was lined with cheering fans.

There were even some Manchester United fans from London.

Feeling a bit bored, Lu Deyang opened the system and chose to draw a prize.

[Your good brother Fernando Redondo has a lot of hair, and he's always been proud of it. So, we've drawn a player who's troubled by his hair... Ding! You've obtained a single-match trial card for the 9th round of the 2002-2003 Premier League season, Everton vs. Arsenal, Wayne Rooney...]

(End of this chapter)