The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 319 Doping Incident

After returning to Milan after the European Super Cup, Miriam finally finished her work in the film.

In Leo's villa in the San Siro district, the two young people who had "reunited after a long separation" were entangled together.

"Honey, I miss you so much!"

"Me too!"

……

After the joy, the two people lay on the big bed and talked to each other.

"By the way, didn't you say you were the heroine?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

"Then why did it only take more than a month to shoot including reshoots? Is the movie so easy to make?"

Miriam's cheeks were still red, and her eyes looked like two crescent moons when she smiled.

"Keep it a secret. You'll know when you go and see it."

"I forgot to ask before, there aren't any large-scale shots in the movie, right?"

Leo knew very well what kind of virtues these European directors had. When he was young... ahem, he had a lot of appreciation.

"Originally, there were some, but they have been adjusted after consultation, so don't worry!"

"That's good. Let's go shopping to celebrate?"

In fact, there was no reason. The main reason was that Leo was thinking about giving a gift to his girlfriend, but he didn't know what to give.

Then it would be better to take her for a walk.

Leo drove Miriam to find a place near Milan Cathedral and parked the car.

Of course, they didn't come to visit the church.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, located next to Milan Cathedral, is a world-famous shopping mall with a glass roof.

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was built to commemorate the unification of Italy and is named after the king.

This corridor, built between 1865 and 1877, is world-famous for its Baroque-style domes and columns. The tops of the buildings below are covered with exquisite murals and paintings, which are gorgeous and artistic.

Of course, in addition to its history and artistry, it is also home to a variety of high-end fashion brands and luxury stores, making it undoubtedly a good place for shopping.

As one of the most famous attractions in Milan, it is crowded with people at any time, and most of the people coming and going are tourists from all over the world.

But the good thing is that there are many tourists here, so Leo and the others are not easily recognized.

It would be difficult for a big star who only wears sunglasses to conceal his identity if he meets an Inter Milan fan.

Leo held Miriam's hand and walked down the corridor, gently smelling the aroma of roasting coffee from the roadside coffee shop, and time seemed to slow down.

Sometimes it’s nice to just take a walk with your loved one without thinking too much about trivial matters.

"Like it?"

Leo noticed that his girlfriend paused for a moment outside the Gucci display window, and followed her gaze to see a small women's handbag.

Looking at the price again, it’s only 3,000 euros. Is this money for Leo?

"Let's go in and buy a bag!"

"No need, the prices here are not advantageous. Not to mention Rome or Florence, the stores on Via Montenapoleone are better than here."

Although Leo didn't care about the price, he nodded when he saw Miriam's firm eyes.

What a good girl who is diligent and thrifty and not vain.

"Okay then, let's go shopping on Monte Napoleon Street."

"OK!"

The girl smiled sweetly and pressed her whole body against Leo's body.

But when Leo finished paying at the Hermès store an hour later, he felt as if he had been tricked.

Seeing the smile on Miriam's face after receiving the Hermès bag worth 30,000 euros, Leo still felt that the money was well spent!

But who said something about being diligent and thrifty before? Isn't this a prodigal bitch?

On September 2012, 9, in a focus match of the second round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Roma at home.

This is also the first home game of the season for the defending champion, and the fans cannot contain their enthusiasm.

More than 70,000 people flocked to San Siro.

Since Inter Milan's results are getting better and better and the scenes are better, their game tickets have become easier and easier to sell.

Attendances that in the past could only be achieved by the Milan Derby now seem to be easily achieved.

When it comes to important games, it’s even harder to get a ticket.

Meazza can accommodate nearly 80,000 people, which is really rare in this situation.

Roma was eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the Europa League last season and failed to reach the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.

On the premise of almost focusing on one line of the league, they ended up only ranking seventh in Serie A.

This result made Roma supporters quite dissatisfied.

I just don’t know if the old coach Zeman, who led Pescara to win the Serie B championship and successfully advance to the First Division last season, has brought something new to the team after taking over the Red Wolves.

Before the game started, the audience observed a minute's silence for Martini, the former Archbishop of Milan who passed away on August 8.

Roma, who played away from home today, took the lead in kicking off the ball, and Zeman deployed an aggressive 433 formation.

Inter Milan's old player Milito leads the front line, Osvaldo starts in place of Totti, and another forward Destro comes from Inter Milan's youth training.

The three midfielders are Florenzi, Takhtesidis and Matuidi.

Left back Balzaretti, right back Piris, center back Castan and another old Inter Milan player, Burdisso, goalkeeper Stekelenburg.

The home team still played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Compared with the European Super Cup three days ago, Ancelotti made three adjustments.

Balotelli is the lone forward in the center, with Bale and Neymar on the wings.

Leo serves as the attacking midfielder, while Pirlo and De Rossi sit in the midfield.

Left back David Thornton, right back Srna, Thiago Silva and Ranocchia partnered as central defender and goalkeeper Handanovic.

Judging from the frequent personnel transactions between the two teams, it seems that their relationship is pretty good?

However, when the game started, there was no sign of them being friendly at all.

Inter Milan has the absolute upper hand in its historical record with Roma. The last time Roma defeated Inter Milan in an away game was in the 2007 Italian Super Cup final.

Therefore, sitting in Meazza today, the Nerazzurri are definitely not willing to lose even half a point.

But the game had just started, and Zeman's Roma turned away from home!

As early as the last century, Zeman coached Roma.

The coach, who is already over 60 years old this year and is almost 70 years old, has only two Serie B championship trophies in his coaching career.

But Zeman's offensive football always leaves a deep impression on fans who have watched it.

Of course, what Zeman is most talked about by fans is not his decades of coaching experience in more than ten clubs, but his famous "doping incident".

In 1998, then Roma coach Zeman publicly accused Juventus of doping, saying their former players Gianluca Vialli and Italy international Del Piero had displayed unnatural muscle growth.

Vialli angrily denied the decision in an interview with reporters at the time and threatened to appeal.

However, investigators found as many as five banned substances among nineteen drugs on the shelves of the Juventus team's infirmary.

However, Juventus denied using these drugs on players.

Investigators also claimed that the team gave players anti-sedatives and analgesics not for treatment but to improve athletic performance, and prescribed large doses of sarcosine without considering its harmful side effects.

Throughout the investigation, neither player nor club publicly supported Zeman.

Even after the truth came to light, only Zola voiced his approval of Zeman's public criticism of Juventus players, but he quickly changed his tune under pressure from boss Cellino.

Because in Italian football at the time, these were actually "secrets" that everyone knew.

Almost all team coaches are well aware of the prevalence of doping and illegal drugs on the pitch.

But Zeman is like the child in Andersen's fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes", saying things that many people dare not say.

This also made Zeman, whose performance in leading the team was not particularly outstanding, become a big celebrity.

Unfortunately, this is not a good thing. Reality does not have a happy ending like a fairy tale.

After Zeman broke the news, Vialli angrily accused him of being a "terrorist".

Piero said Zeman had violated his rights and ruined his life.

Moggi even directly said that Zeman wanted to "ruin football."

Lippi demanded that he be suspended for five years, and some even called him a "pervert."

In the end, Zeman, exhausted both mentally and physically and surrounded by enemies, had no choice but to leave Apennines and go to Turkey.

This is interesting, maybe because Vialli and Del Piero are famous stars, and Lippi is also the winning coach who led Italy to win the World Cup.

Despite the clear findings, these matters remain unanswered.

Instead, the "just" party was punished.

Perhaps no one knows what kind of mood Zeman is in when he returns to Italy.

After receiving a direct pass from Florenzi, Matuidi's long shot from the outside of the penalty area went over the crossbar.

Then Takhtesidis passed the ball, Milito received the ball and volleyed sideways, but Handanovic flew into his arms.

Seeing Milito who is active in the frontcourt, Inter Milan fans still have mixed feelings.

Milito scored 24 goals in 33 appearances in Roma last season, and he actually looked rejuvenated again.

Fortunately, Inter Milan's performance is still outstanding, otherwise the transfer department may be destroyed by the Nerazzurri's die-hards.

Milito has resentment but no hatred towards Inter Milan.

Therefore, the Argentine simply wanted to perform well at the familiar Meazza Stadium today.

In the counterattack, Leo dunked past Takhtesidis who was pressing forward and broke through to outside the penalty area and sent a direct pass! Leo's support tore apart Roma's defense!

Balotelli countered offside and successfully broke into the penalty area to form a single opportunity!

Roma goalkeeper Stekelenburg made a decisive attack and threw Bashen to the ground!

The whole place was in an uproar!

Everyone looked at the referee Bergonzi, but he shook his head and said nothing!

Immediately afterwards, the Meazza stadium echoed with boos.

Obviously everyone is quite dissatisfied with the referee's decision.

One minute later, De Rossi's long shot from the front of the Roma penalty area was powerful!

However, he was still blocked by the Red Wolves center back in the penalty area with his body.

The visiting team counterattacked quickly. Destro's forceful attack on David Thornton from the right failed, and his low shot from the outside of the penalty area was easily saved by Handanovic.

In the 13th minute, Osvaldo broke through from the left and sent in an exquisite curve ball!

Florenzi jumped in at high speed and headed unmarked in the middle of the penalty area!

Although Handanovic fought hard to save, the ball still went into the blind spot on the right side of the goal!

One to zero!

The Roma team playing away from home scored the first goal!

This is the first goal scored by Italian teenager Florenzi on behalf of Roma!

Florenzi was loaned by Roma to Crotone in Serie B last season. He contributed 11 goals in 35 appearances and has good personal abilities.

Then Destro turned around and kicked someone for a foul after being intercepted by David Thornton, and received the first yellow card of the game.

The Nerazzurri, who were lagging behind, stepped up their attack amid the cheers of the fans.

Pirlo made a long pass, Balotelli knocked it across, and Bale scored with a low left-foot shot!

However, the linesman raised his flag and the referee determined that the ball was offside and the first goal was invalid.

Maybe this time Bergonzi's penalty was accurate, but Lazzuri still "enthusiastically" booed him in the audience.

Two minutes later, Inter Milan had a corner kick opportunity.

Leo took a tactical corner kick, and Neymar suddenly fired with his right foot from the edge of the penalty area!

Roma goalkeeper Stekelenburg fell to the ground and saved the ball!

Or Inter Milan's corner kick.

This time, Leo didn't use any more tactics and directly lobbed the ball into the penalty area!

The visiting team's set-piece defense was well arranged. Balotelli in the middle was spotted, and Thiago Silva at the forward point was also targeted.

But Leo's corner kick flew directly over their heads. Was it a big pass?

Gareth Bale, who suddenly came in from behind, also headed unmarked into the far corner of the goal!

One to one!

Inter Milan quickly equalized the score!

Many times the opponent's defensive players only know to guard against Bell's acceleration and long-range shots, but ignore his other abilities.

For example, this goal just now fully demonstrated the Welshman's excellent heading ability.

This was just the clarion call for the Nerazzurri to counterattack. The defending champion playing at home continued to launch an onslaught after equalizing the score.

David Thornton made a breakthrough pass from the left. Balotelli headed the goal in front of the small penalty area, but Stekelenburg pushed the ball out of the bottom line with a single palm!

Just when Leo fished the ball out of the goal and was about to walk to the corner flag area, the referee became anxious.

Bergonzi indicated that this should be a goal kick.

Leo:? ? ?

The ball was obviously blocked by Roma's goalkeeper. This must be a corner kick from Inter Milan. How could it be a goal kick?

Zeman smiled. He was once the person who was targeted everywhere and was not welcomed by Italian football.

As a result, his team is getting benefits everywhere today, which shows how much some people hate Inter Milan, especially because they can't see Inter Milan's life getting better and better.

Sure enough, dogs can't change their ways of eating shit. More than ten years later, Italian football is still the same corrupt and dark place.

The Roma team's offense reached the frontcourt, and Ranocchia flew forward to put down a tackle and knocked down Milito and was given a yellow card.

Well, it seems that every Italian referee will be confused when encountering Inter Milan's game penalty standards. It's amazing.

It was Leo dribbling the ball again, and without any effort he left behind Takhtesidis who was guarding him.

A puzzled expression appeared on Leo's face. He thought this guy was only at the Serie B level.

Even if you take a step back, you can almost play for a lower-tier team in Serie A, but you can actually play the main role in Roma?

Confused, Leo's feet were not slow at all. He took three steps and two steps at a time to break through to the outside of the penalty area.

Stekelenburg didn't dare to be careless at all. Everyone knew how tough Leo's feet were.

Although Leo's scoring dropped last season, it is not comparable to ordinary forwards.

Pulling the ball outside the instep of his left foot, Bell stopped the ball on his chest and broke into the left side of the penalty area to pass the ball low!

Bashen hits the goal with his back and heel from the middle!

The ball speed is not fast and the angle is not tricky enough. The only advantage is that the distance is extremely close and it is unexpected!

Waiting for Stekelenburg to react and then falling to the ground to make a save, it would be too late!

Two to one!

Inter Milan scored two goals in a row to overtake the score!

This is what must be considered when fighting against them.

Yes, Zeman's Roma once caused some trouble for the Nerazzurri and even scored the first goal.

But they will also give Inter Milan many opportunities.

Inter Milan has never been afraid of strong teams playing against them. On the contrary, it is the weak teams that have the self-awareness to huddle up and defend that give them even more headaches.

David Thornton's right-footed shot in front of the penalty area was blocked by the Roma defender.

In the 35th minute, Inter Milan right back Srna sent a cross from the right. Neymar's header from the previous point was blocked by Burdisso in front of the goal line.

Tens of seconds later, Pirlo fired a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, and Stekelenburg got the ball.

In the 38th minute, Bell received a direct pass from Leo and broke into the penalty area from the left. He dunked over Piris and adjusted his left foot to shoot furiously!

The ball flew out of the baseline against the top of the goal crossbar.

Inter Milan's continuous offensive won applause from the fans in the stands, but they failed to continue to score and expand their lead.

Osvaldo passed the ball, Milito broke into the penalty area and shot a low shot with his right foot. The ball was scooped out by Thiago Silva!

A minute later, the Nerazzurri quickly counterattacked.

Neymar made a pass from the right, and De Rossi's powerful volley in front of the goal missed.

In the 44th minute, Neymar dribbled the ball and was pushed down by Castan at the top of the arc, winning a good free kick opportunity for Inter Milan.

Leo's falling ball went around the wall and avoided Stekelenburg's save, but unfortunately it hit the upper right corner of the goal and bounced out of the baseline.

The first half of the game entered stoppage time. Leo made a precise pass from the frontcourt, and Bell took the ball with his back on the left side of the penalty area.

He turned around and shot under the tight defense of Roma center back Castan!

The ball hit Burdisso's calf and refracted over the head of Dutch goalkeeper Stekelenburg and flew into the goal!

Three to one!

Inter Milan widened the gap to two points!

Of course, this goal was not counted as Burdisso's own goal but was still attributed to Bell.

That's good, Leo got his second assist of the game.

Burdisso, the defender who had played for Inter Milan for five seasons, didn't know whether he was crying or smiling.

At the beginning of the second half of the game, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

The visiting team is two goals behind. Whether they are active or passive, they must attack with all their strength.

Milito passed the ball straight from the center, Osvaldo broke into the left side of the penalty area, and when Srna was not keeping tight guard, he turned around and shot wide with his left foot!

Roma came back a minute later.

Destro broke down the right wing and cut into the penalty area, narrowly escaping David Thornton before losing control of the ball.

Inter Milan central defender Ranocchia cleared the ball first but it didn't fly far. Osvaldo got the ball and hurriedly kicked the ball and shot directly into the stands.

The Red Wolves once again missed a great scoring opportunity.

In the 56th minute, Balotelli caught the ball at the top of the arc in the penalty area, turned around and shot with his right foot, hitting the outside of the right post and flying out of the baseline!

Roma made two substitutions in a row, with Lamela and Pjanic coming off the bench, replacing Destro and Matuidi.

Zeman was determined not to give up the game and his intention to continue to strengthen his offense was very obvious.

The two young players who came off the bench were very motivated and wanted to perform.

Lamela dribbled the ball from the right, and David Thornton followed the Argentinian unhurriedly, seizing the opportunity and successfully stealing the ball with one stretch of his foot.

"Bringing too much slows down the pace."

Leo shook his head. He had heard about the Argentine genius that Roma spent nearly 20 million to buy from River Plate last year.

But his performance on the field seems to be nothing more than that.

In Inter Milan's counterattack, Neymar knocked the opponent's left back to the ground with continuous dribbling.

Balzaretti fell and lay on the turf in pain, holding his leg.

At first, the fans at the scene thought he was acting and booed him.

However, when the Roma team doctor came in urgently, he realized that he seemed to have been wrongly blamed.

After a simple inspection, Balzaretti was injured and unable to persist, and was replaced by Tadei.

Roma has used up all their substitution quotas, and the situation on the field is now very unfavorable to them.

Pjanic takes the ball in the middle, and I must admit that his skills are indeed good.

Leo, who is also an attacking midfielder, couldn't help but look at Pjanic a few more times.

The Bosnian who just came off the bench was excellent at dribbling and passing, and his long-range shot was pretty reliable.

However, the ability to fight seemed to be slightly weaker. Under De Rossi's pressure, Pjanic fell to the ground in a slightly embarrassed manner.

This perfectly positioned free kick was also taken by Pjanic himself.

His free kick flew directly over the wall but was held out by Handanovic with one palm!

Then Roma took a tactical corner kick, and Pjanic almost broke through Inter Milan's goal with a high-quality long-range shot from outside the arc of the penalty area!

Thiago Motta and Casemiro came off the bench, and the Nerazzurri decided to strengthen their defense in the final moments of the game.

After all, they are now leading by two goals and there is less than ten minutes left before the end of the game.

In the 84th minute, Milito played the ball with his heel, Piris made a pass, and Florenzi faced the goalkeeper with a powerful volley in the middle of the penalty area, but it unexpectedly missed!

Handanovic was shown a yellow card by the referee for delaying time.

The fans at the scene really didn't expect that the game would have climaxes at the end.

Lamela broke through from the right and hit back near the baseline. Pjanic's volley from the penalty area missed again.

The game entered stoppage time. David Thornton cooperated with Bell on the left and then passed the ball. Leo moved forward to the right side of the penalty area and volleyed into the net with his left foot from a small angle!

It was almost a zero-degree shot!

Four to one!

Inter Milan seals the victory!

Roma finally gave up. As Lamela's long shot flew into the stands, Bergonzi also blew the whistle to end the game.

The Nerazzurri defeated Roma 4-1 at home, ushering in two consecutive league wins in the new season!

Leo revealed the scandal to his girlfriend in the stands, and Miss Italy's sweet smile captured countless films.

(End of this chapter)