The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 328 Away game against True Blue and Black

"Do you know what day today is?"

Leo asked with a smile while moving his body at the Italian Blue Athletic Stadium in Bergamo, a city near Milan.

Balotelli volleyed the ball passed by Leo into the empty goal and shook his head in confusion.

"Huh? What? Isn't Halloween already over?"

"Idiot, it must not be that simple!"

David Thornton came over, but he couldn't think of anything after thinking for a long time.

"November 11th, do the four numbers look like four sticks to you?"

Bashen and Thornton looked at each other, still confused.

Leo felt bored and waved his hand.

"Forget it, just pretend I didn't say it."

After all, the idea of ​​Singles' Day is only spread in China, so it's natural that the two people in Italy can't understand it.

Bell brought the ball to Leo and the others. Seeing the confused expressions of Bashen and the others, he also asked with interest:

"What are you talking about?"

Bell looked at Leo, who looked like he didn't want to talk nonsense.

Then he looked at Balotelli, who looked confused and didn't respond.

It was David Thornton who repeated what Leo had just told them.

"Hahaha, I know this!"

Balotelli's expression changed. Is there a little secret between the boss and Bale that we don't know about?

Bell smiled and explained to them:

"November 11th is Singles' Day in China, which means Singles' Day..."

Italy's "Singles' Day" falls on the day after Valentine's Day and is also known as "Anti-Valentine's Day".

Some single people without boyfriends or girlfriends will gather together on this day to talk about the benefits of being single, the troubles in love, etc.

In addition to Italy, France and other Western countries also have similar "festivals".

But it doesn’t have to be the same day, it could be the day before or the same day as Valentine’s Day.

So Balotelli and David Thornton understand this explanation, and the image of four bachelors symbolizing singleness is not difficult to understand.

But what surprised them was why Bell knew about it.

“Last time I went to China, the fans were very enthusiastic and they even called me after a legendary character.

Although I was a little unhappy when I first learned that it was a monkey, after Leo's introduction, I realized that it was the protagonist in a Chinese classic. He was omnipotent in the world and even reached heaven with an iron rod in his hand.

After that, I became very interested in Chinese culture and would scroll through Chinese social media when I had nothing to do. "

Leo resisted the urge to explain to them that heaven and heaven were not the same thing, and just looked at Bell strangely.

"Can you understand Chinese now?"

Bell shook his head, "I use Google Translate. Is it fairly accurate to translate Chinese into English?"

Oh, that's it, Leo nodded.

This Bell really doesn't mind the trouble. He actually bothers to go to China's Internet. It seems he really likes it.

"As I said before, how about doing a joint venture with you?"

"I'm very willing, it's extra income anyway, and it can also make Chinese fans happy.

It was my agent who said..."

When Inter Milan went to China to play the Super Cup last time, Leo had an idea after seeing that Chinese fans gave Bell the nickname "Great Sage".

It is to use Bell and Sun Wukong as design inspiration to produce a series of joint products.

There are everything from hats, scarves, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and shoes. If you buy more than three items at a time, you can get a shopping bag with the same theme.

When the time comes, before the sale starts, will there be a wave of publicity and promotion on Weibo and the Chinese version of the football APP? Will it not sell out?

But Barnett, Bell's agent, was not a good person.

What is it about Bell's image? What is it? In short, there are a lot of reasons. To put it bluntly, it is just two words, "More money!"

“Let’s see, if he is not satisfied with the price quoted by the brand, he can just share it directly, but the ratio won’t be too high.

After all, every link from design, production, marketing to sales channels is handled by the brand, and the cost is here. It would not be appropriate if you were given too much of a share, right?

If the sales volume meets expectations, the income you can share will be much higher than the image rights royalty that cannot be negotiated now.

But if the sale is not good, it is really not as comfortable as getting cash. "

Bell scratched his head in embarrassment. According to his character, he actually didn't like to get too involved in business matters.

It's just that this time it concerns Leo, but he also knows that his agent must be hoping to gain more benefits for him.

"Okay, I'll tell him about this when I get back."

Leo shrugged. If it weren't for the fact that China couldn't stand Barnett's greed, he wouldn't want to talk to Bell about these things in person.

Oh, by the way, the Football APP is a mobile application developed by Raiola with the help of Leo. It has now become the largest professional platform for fans to communicate and obtain consultation in more than 100 countries and regions around the world.

Not only that, they also carefully considered the national conditions of China and specially produced a Chinese version to seize the market.

After all, although Chinese football is in a mess, the number of fans is still considerable.

On the football APP, you can not only get all kinds of consultation and gossip about European football at the first time, but also buy jerseys and other peripheral products directly sold by major clubs.

When it first came online, it took out a lot of front jerseys and footballs of Raiola's stars.

Otherwise, it would not have developed so fast and wiped out its competitors.

Sometimes Leo also wonders whether he should focus on the field and not pay attention to so many trivial matters off the field.

But then I thought about it, if I don’t make the money, I won’t make it in vain. Why should I give these opportunities to others?

Soon the warm-up time is over and the game is about to officially begin.

A match in the twelfth round of Serie A was held at the Atletico Azul Stadium in Bergamo. The "True Blue and Black" Atalanta faced the top team Inter Milan at home.

Having just played a Champions League game at home in midweek, coupled with a continuous intensive schedule, Ancelotti is determined to rotate the lineup.

But this is a league after all. If it is the Italian Cup, An Pang is not allowed to completely change the starting lineup and let those young people play.

Fortunately, after the Qatari consortium took over Inter Milan, in addition to the renovation and renovation of the hardware, the software also underwent earth-shaking changes unconsciously.

All team doctors who were not trusted by coaches and players have already resigned, and the newly hired team doctors and sports medicine experts have nothing to say about their professionalism.

This is one of the reasons why Inter Milan's injuries are no longer as frequent as in the past two years.

There is a saying that prevents problems before they happen. How to rotate players reasonably and let players with physical problems rest in a timely manner. This is the advice they need to give to the head coach.

And Ancelotti is not a loser like Southgate who has to let injured players play closed games in every friendly match. Inter Milan's injury problems have naturally been greatly reduced with the help of science.

Just like today, Neymar and veteran Pirlo were placed on the bench.

Ancelotti's starting lineup is still 4,231.

Balotelli is the lone forward, Bell is on the left, and Coutinho starts the game instead of Neymar who rotates.

Leo continues to serve as the attacking midfielder, while Modric and De Rossi sit in the midfield.

Left back Kolarov, right back David Thornton, and Srna played continuously and were able to take a truce today.

Thiago Silva and Ranocchia partnered as central defenders, and the goalkeeper was Handanovic.

The home team Atlanta's starting lineup has no changes from their last round against Sampdoria.

Yesterday, Juventus proved its strength with a 6-1 away victory over Pescara.

Although they still lost to Inter Milan at home despite "bribing" the referee, the Bianconeri were still invincible against other teams.

However, having such an opponent chasing after them can also create some pressure on Inter Milan.

And leaving the suspense of the Serie A championship until later also makes the league more exciting and beautiful.

After the game started, the Nerazzurri quickly took control of the field.

Oh no, the home team Atlanta is wearing the blue and black jersey today, but Inter Milan can only wear the white away jersey.

Coutinho cooperated with David Thornton on the right and forced a breakthrough through the defensive player to pass from the bottom!

Leo, who was actively penetrating forward, missed the ball cleverly without touching it. Balotelli got the ball in the middle of the penalty area before the Atalanta defender made a clearance and turned and volleyed!

The home team goalkeeper Consili fought hard to block the ball!

Atalanta's Italian goalkeeper is special. Consili has secured his position as the team's main goalkeeper a few years ago.

But he is not a regular No. 1. Wearing the No. 47 jersey, he seems a bit unique.

Consili, who has been selected for all levels of Italian youth teams, is well known for his strength and talent. It is a pity that without Buffon in the national team, their less capable goalkeepers will never be able to make a difference.

And when Buffon really gets old, someone new will definitely come forward by then, but it still won't be his turn.

It can only be said that as one of the four major pain points in football, it is indeed difficult for Buffon to be a substitute. The national team is a little better. If you can't play, you can't play. At least you can shine in the club.

Leo passed the ball straight to the left, and Bell cut in at high speed to the edge of the penalty area. A low shot was saved by Consili!

With the goalkeeper's high catch and low block in front of the goal, Atlanta tenaciously withstood Inter Milan's ferocious attack.

In the ninth minute, De Rossi's long shot from outside the penalty area hit Consili, and then he drove the ball to the frontcourt with a big kick.

A chance for the home team to counterattack quickly!

Perhaps it was because Inter Milan continued to besiege the opponent's half and relaxed on the defensive end.

Chigarini scored the ball, and Atlanta full-back Peluso sent a long pass at a 45-degree angle from the left!

Bonaventura broke into the penalty area and followed up to the near post!

Then he seized the gap between Thiago Silva and Ranocchia and dived for a header!

The ball bounced off the ground and into the far corner of the goal!

Bonaventura scored his third goal of the season!

Inter Milan trailed 0-1 in the away game.

Handanovich: ...

Leo:......

Ancelotti: ...

Sure enough, everyone was too relaxed before the game started. They really didn't take their opponents seriously. Did you see that they were scored?

Leo shook his head slightly and quickly clapped his hands to attract the attention of his teammates on the court.

"Guys, cheer up!"

Two minutes later, Leo sent a wonderful direct pass from the middle, and Balotelli broke into the penalty area alone!

Consili decisively abandoned the goal and attacked, flying forward and knocking Bashen down in the small penalty area!

The referee Antonio D'Amato did not whistle the penalty.

Leo:? ? ?

As the captain of Inter Milan, although Leo was full of doubts and dissatisfied with the referee's decision, he immediately stopped Balotelli who wanted to argue with the referee.

He will then personally negotiate with the referee.

"This should be a penalty kick, right? It was obviously the opponent's goalkeeper who knocked Mario down. Isn't this a foul?"

D'Amato was very unhappy with the tone of Leo's rhetorical question. The referee frowned and said solemnly:

"I am the referee. I have my own judgment. I don't need you to teach me how to make such a penalty!"

With that said, D'Amato also showed a yellow card to Leo as a warning.

Okay, here we go again.

Leo knew that it was useless to say anything, and there was no point in arguing.

Resisting the urge to point at the opponent's nose and scold Black Whistle, Leo turned and left.

The game continued. Atlanta full-back Raimonti made too many moves in the side defense and hit Kolarov directly in the face with his elbow, causing his face to bleed!

This was so much that even the Atlanta supporters in the stands couldn't help but scream.

The referee actually pretended to be blind and turned a blind eye to Raimonti's foul and did not make any penalty.

Atalanta, who got the advantage, couldn't say much, and the audience fell into an eerie silence.

In the 22nd minute, Coutinho dribbled the ball from the right and was knocked down by Peruvian flying tackle.

This fierce tackle with both feet off the ground is actually not an exaggeration to receive a red card. The referee D'Amato on the field only took out a yellow card.

Leo stood on the free kick penalty spot. There was no way the referee was too disgusting. He must use this opportunity to change the situation on the court.

Calm and calm, Leo was not disturbed by the outside world and observed the distance between Consili's position and the wall.

Leo, who had been holding back his anger, was not in the mood to make any arcs. He flew up and kicked the ball hard!

The ball suddenly shot out of the cannonball and roared towards the blind corner of the goal!

Leo's free kick hit the goal through the gap in Atlanta's wall!

Although the opponent's goalkeeper Consili pounced on the ball, Leo's shot was so powerful that the ball only changed direction slightly and still flew into the net!

One to one!

Inter Milan equalized the score with a direct goal from Leo's free kick!

D'Amato really has no way to find a reason to blow this kind of ball, unless he really doesn't want to be a referee for the rest of his life.

As soon as Leo equalized the score, the home team launched another threatening attack.

Schelotto made a low pass from the right, and Dennis, who was unguarded, volleyed in front of a mostly empty goal. The ball actually went high!

Modric picked up a pass, and Bell started at high speed, almost creating a single opportunity, but Consili struck out in time to suppress the ball.

Leo sighed inwardly. His teammates were still affected by the intensive schedule and were not in their best condition today.

Otherwise, it should never be the way it is now.

Coutinho raised his hand on the right to ask for the ball, and Leo took advantage of the situation and made a precise long pass.

Let's see if this kid can seize the opportunity to perform well today.

Coutinho stopped the ball and turned around, deftly leaving Peluso behind, but he broke into the right side of the penalty area and forced the shot slightly wide of the far post under the interference of Manfredini.

A minute later, Balotelli beat Atlanta center back Stendaldo in front of the small penalty area and his header missed the top of the crossbar and flew out of the baseline.

Inter Milan had a slight advantage, but the home team was not without scoring opportunities.

Chigarini received a cross from his teammate from the left and hit the goal high with a heavy right-footed shot from the left outside the penalty area.

In the 34th minute, Schelotto also tried to hit the goal from a long distance outside the penalty area, but he used too much force and the ball flew directly into the stands.

The two teams switched between offense and defense very quickly, and it didn't even look like a Serie A game.

If it weren't for that damn referee, maybe this would have been a great fight, but it's a shame.

Gareth Bale dribbled the ball in from the left wing, broke through the defense and passed it across to Coutinho who came in from the right wing.

The Brazilian shot with his right foot before Carmona flew to tackle the ball!

The ball missed the target and slightly missed the right post.

Then Balotelli made a cross, and Leo cleverly responded in front of the top of the penalty area. De Rossi stopped the ball with his right foot and passed Chigarini's powerful long shot and missed again.

The first half of the game is gradually coming to an end. Overall, Inter Milan has a higher ball possession rate and more shots.

But the score on the field was still one to one.

Coutinho spiked the ball and crossed the ball in front of the right baseline in one go, easily getting rid of Bonaventura who was marking him.

Afterwards, Coutinho made a low pass and sent it near the penalty area line. Balotelli avoided the opponent's tackle and pushed the ball sideways with his left foot and missed.

The game entered stoppage time. Atlanta striker Dennis' header went into Handanovic's arms. Inter Milan quickly launched a counterattack!

Another powerful long-range shot from Coutinho from the front of the penalty area!

The home team goalkeeper Consili fought hard to block the ball from the baseline!

Leo took a corner kick on the right, Thiago Silva, who was surrounded in the middle of the penalty area, headed the ball, and Bale, who was ambushing in front of the far post, flicked his head and hit the goal!

Consili's two-handed save failed to touch the ball, and he could only watch helplessly as the ball went into the net.

Two to one!

Inter Milan reversed the score before the end of the first half!

"I know that the referee made some unfair penalties in the first half, and you feel aggrieved and dissatisfied.

But this is not just once or twice, and everyone should not be disturbed by these factors.

In the second half, let me continue to attack and kill the game with goals! "

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

Inter Milan, playing away from home, continued its fierce offensive at the end of the first half.

Modric received Leo's pass and made a light diagonal pass near the penalty area line!

Coutinho, who was outflanked, headed the ball towards the goal under the defense of Peluso and Manfredini, but the ball was blocked by Consili!

Gareth Bale dribbled the ball horizontally, and his arrow from outside the penalty area hit the left post and flew out of the baseline.

Kolarov made a cross pass from the left, and Balotelli took two steps outside the penalty area, adjusted slightly, and shot with his right foot!

Another heroic save by Atlanta goalkeeper Consili!

Half-time offensive and defensive drills are a rhythm that Inter Milan is very familiar with. After the start of the second half, the home team had no power to fight back against the defending champions who were full of firepower.

However, Balotelli, who scored a hat-trick against Juventus in the last round of the league, seemed not to be wearing shooting boots today, otherwise he would have further expanded the score.

In the 60th minute, Atlanta took the lead in making substitution adjustments. Italian midfielder Biondini came on as a substitute to replace Chigarini who was in poor physical condition.

Chigarini received a round of applause from the home fans in the stands as he came off the field.

It is true that he was very active in previous games, but his defensive pressure was a bit high. The effect of active running and pressing was good, but at the same time, it also consumed a lot of physical strength.

Two minutes later, Leo dribbled in front of the opponent's penalty area, dunked past Biondini who had just appeared, and sent a penetrating through ball!

Bell got the ball on the left side of the penalty area and followed up with a left-footed volley without hesitation!

Consili reacted half a beat too late this time, watching Bale's powerful shot score.

Three to one!

Inter Milan expands its lead!

The Welshman scored his second goal of the game today!

After taking a two-goal lead, Ancelotti's team finally slowed down the pace of the game.

In the 84th minute, Atlanta's Argentine midfielder Morales broke into the penalty area and fell to the ground!

The referee blew the whistle and pointed decisively at the penalty spot!

Thiago Silva spread his hands innocently, he didn't touch the opponent at all!

However, D'Amato was not very good at Inter Milan's central defender's explanation and firmly awarded the penalty kick.

Denis took the penalty kick. He easily deceived Handanovic and hit the target in the middle!

Three to two!

Atlanta pulled a goal back and the game became suspense again!

Ancelotti made successive substitutions in the final stages of the game and defended the game until the end.

In the end, Inter Milan narrowly defeated Atalanta with 12 men on the field 3-2 in an away game, continuing their winning streak to lead the Serie A standings.

(End of this chapter)