The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 120 Arrival in China
  After the last warm-up match before the Super Cup, Inter Milan's next stop is China.

The Italian Super Cup on August 8 is just around the corner. The Nerazzurri ended their trip in the United States and took a short break before heading to Yanjing.

At noon on August 8, Inter Milan arrived at Capital International Airport.

In order to catch a glimpse of their idol, hundreds of Inter Milan fans came to the airport early to wait.

At 12:10, Inter Milan players began to walk out of the customs clearance gate one after another.

At this time, the airport security personnel who had been prepared immediately formed a human wall to separate the media and fans.

They were so close but couldn't get close. Many fans were so anxious that they shouted the names of the stars, and some female fans were even so anxious that they burst into tears.

"Boss, they seem to be calling your name?"

Leo skillfully smiled and waved to the excited fans.

Then Ba Shen heard someone calling his name.

"Boss, did someone call me too?!"

Leo smiled and nodded, and Bashen immediately imitated Leo and smiled at the crowd and waved.

"I didn't expect that China also has my fans. It feels great!"

Yeah, it feels really good.

Leo was in a complicated mood, and the smile on his face faded a bit.

After all the Inter Milan stars appeared one after another, the fans at the scene discovered that only the head coach Mourinho was not there.

It turned out that the "cunning" Portuguese deliberately walked behind. When his players were surrounded by the media and fans, Mourinho walked out of the exit leisurely.

It wasn't until 12 minutes later, at about 30:, that Inter captain Zanetti was the last to board the team bus, and the Nerazzurri left the airport amidst the cheers of the fans.

"Are we heading to the hotel? It shouldn't be a shabby little hotel, right?

I heard that China is very poor! "

“If you don’t understand anything, talk less and read more!”

As he spoke, Leo gave Thornton a hard blow on the head.

"Then there's no need to be so fierce!"

David, who screamed after being knocked, covered his head and looked at Leo aggrievedly.

Balotelli was more discerning. He rolled his eyes and said to Leo:

"Boss, are you familiar with this place? You can take us out for a walk later!"

This Leo did not refuse, he nodded.

“Actually, I’m not very familiar with you, so of course I’ll take you out for a walk if I have time in the evening.

But you guys have to stay calm for me, don't cause trouble, don't run around, and don't eat randomly. "

"Don't worry, boss! We will be obedient!"

The Inter Milan team first went to the InterContinental Hotel near the "Bird's Nest" to check in.

Along the way, Thornton's mouth has not been closed since he saw the tall buildings in the distance through the car window.

This scene, let alone Europe, can only be seen in a handful of the most prosperous urban centers in the United States.

Thornton, who had never seen much of the world, was shocked.

Balotelli and Leo were assigned to a room, while Thornton was going to share a room with another youth team player.

"What are you still doing here? Hurry up and put your luggage away. We are going to the stadium after a break."

Thornton nodded silently.

Young Italians only feel that their worldview has been impacted. In European propaganda, China is not like this.

"Okay, from now on, remember that you have to see everything with your own eyes before you count. What others say may not be true.

Especially the media that talks nonsense without a single word of credibility. "

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the entire Inter Milan team came to the Olympic Sports Center and began their first and only public training since arriving in Beijing.

More than a thousand Inter Milan fans came to watch the Nerazzurri training.

However, after just going through a long journey, it is obvious that the Inter players are not in very good condition.

During the shooting training, Eto'o performed poorly and his shot was off the mark.

On the contrary, it was Leo who hit all the marks and kicked as many times as he wanted, which made the Nerazzurri present shine.

"Leo is still awesome!"

"I'm so envious. I don't know how he practices."

"You still need to ask? Their youth training system is great!"

……

After an hour and a half of public training, Mourinho and Inter Milan CEO Paolillo attended the press conference.

Paolillo first conveyed Inter Milan President Moratti's gratitude to the enthusiastic Chinese fans, and then he also revealed a small surprise.

In the Italian Super Cup held at the "Bird's Nest" on the 8th, Inter Milan will wear jerseys with Chinese names printed on them.

"We're going to thank the fans by winning the Super Bowl!"

Compared with the CEO of Inter Milan, the Chinese media are still more interested in Mourinho.

Most of the questions prepared by dozens of media outlets were directed at madmen.

"I am satisfied with the team's work in this transfer window, but of course I also hope that more reinforcements can join the team.

"If I had to say, we have about a 10 per cent chance of winning the Champions League,"

Mourinho paused.
  "There are nine or even 10 teams that could be in the Champions League this season.

Because of this, I would say we are one of the teams with a 10% chance of bringing the trophy back to Milan. "

However, Mourinho's slightly conservative answer not only failed to satisfy many media reporters, but Moratti would not be happy when he heard it.

After talking about the Champions League and Serie A, the madman still spoke very cautiously.

"This will be a very competitive season, and we are not just Milan and Juventus competing for the title.

If we look purely at strength, Roma is also a strong contender and will return to the championship group. Although there were no new players in the summer, no one dared to underestimate them. "

Mourinho thought for a moment and continued to add:
  "In my opinion, besides the traditional top four, there are other strong opponents.

For example, Palermo has the ambitious Zenga, and Fiorentina will also rise.

So I think the competition for the Serie A championship in the new season will be unprecedentedly fierce. "

Mourinho also explained Eto'o's poor training state.

"Eto'o has not trained with the team in the past few days, and his condition today is considered normal. "The players also showed good condition in today's 15-minute high-intensity training. I believe it will be better tomorrow and Saturday. .

Yes, Eto'o will definitely play in Saturday's Super Cup match. "

However, Leo, who the media and fans were looking forward to, did not attend the press conference.

The club originally wanted to make some use of Leo's Chinese identity, which would most likely attract a new group of fans to Inter Milan.

However, Leo firmly expressed his refusal. As the core of the Nerazzurri, naturally no one can force him.

"Like other players, I will not object to participating in some ordinary activities, but I hope not to mention my origin too much.

It's not necessary, and to be honest, I may have offended some Football Association officials, so it's best not to challenge their sensitive and fragile nerves. "

In the evening, the players have free time to move around. Compared with the last time in the United States, most of the players went out to go shopping, this time the Inter Milan stars stayed in the hotel.

"No, I think they must have it the other way around. China's public security is much stronger than that of 'liberal democracy' in the United States."

Leo said slightly mockingly,

"Let's go, I'll take you to see something!"

Balotelli, Thornton and Leo's three-person team set off from the hotel.

"Boss, where should we go first?"

"Uh... let's go to Wangfujing!"

Without doing any homework in advance, it was also Leo's first time traveling to BJ.

He took his two curious babies to the center of Yanjing.

It was time to settle the matter of eating first. When Leo asked them what they wanted to eat, Bashen and Thornton blinked at Leo with big confused eyes.

"Forget it, it's no use asking you, let me take a look...

How about roast duck? "

Quanjude’s antique signboard is bustling with people.

The combination of a tall black man and a white man does not seem unusual to people in the capital who are used to seeing foreigners.

However, when the three people who were full of expectations finished eating a table of sumptuous dishes, they all frowned.

"It feels okay, not amazing."

This was Leo who was a little dissatisfied and was about to check out.

"Why doesn't it taste as good as Italian Chinese food?"

This is Balotelli and Thornton who are not very comfortable with their tastes.

For them who are used to eating Italian food, this meal is not unpleasant, but it is not a bad meal if they like it very much.

"Yes, the roast duck is pretty good, it's fragrant and crispy, and the sweet sauce is pretty good too.

Why do I feel that the other ones are not as delicious as the ones cooked by Leo's father? "

Leo, who had just returned from paying, heard the two whispering and couldn't help laughing.

“My dad’s Chinese food is ‘improved’ according to your Italian taste, so it may be more in line with your preferences.

Okay, let's go out for a walk again. "

So it is true that people all over the world like to eat Chinese food, and foreigners have never eaten anything delicious, especially in countries other than Italy and France.

Except for a few countries that have their own cuisine, ordinary people in most countries and regions in the world have never eaten anything delicious in their lives.

However, it is impossible to make foreigners who have never been exposed to Chinese food fall in love with Chinese food the first time they eat it.

This is related to the eating habits since childhood.

For example, if a person who has liked sweet food since childhood suddenly eats a table of dishes that are not sweet, he may not like it even if it is a state banquet.

At most, it doesn’t taste bad, that’s all.

Leo didn't even think about using an authentic Chinese meal to conquer Balotelli's foreign stomachs.

Pointless and boring.

"Are you just hanging out here? Why don't you go to a bar..."

Although aimlessly wandering around the bustling night market is fun, Thornton still hopes to "experience" the bars in China.

"Okay, let's go to Houhai right away."

well? The boss didn't scold me?
  Thornton looked surprised. He turned to look at Balotelli and found that the other person was also surprised.

How is this going?

I don't know, just go and have a look.

The two people communicated like this behind Leo without making a sound.

Leo suddenly turned around, startling them both.

"Drink in moderation. I don't care if you get into trouble if you get drunk."

He randomly found a bar and led them in. The disappointment in Thornton's eyes was too obvious.

Naturally, the romantic encounter that the two younger brothers were looking forward to was no longer possible, so let's have a drink and chat.

The unknown resident singer on the stage sang songs he had never heard before, but his weathered voice made Leo feel that this person seemed to have experienced countless hardships.

Each person ordered a glass of wine, and with the music playing, Leo looked at the two people sitting opposite.

"What are your goals for the new season?"

(End of this chapter)