The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 347 Thrilling Advancement
"It's normal. Juventus won ten league titles in a row in Serie A without any problems, but Inter Milan was targeted everywhere just after they won three consecutive league titles.

Those who don't know think that Serie A is run by Agnelli and his family, and there is no way to explain it.

It's slightly better in the Champions League, but to put it bluntly, there are many people within UEFA who have long been unhappy with us.

The simple truth is that if Inter Milan continues to win the championship and there will be no suspense in the Champions League in the future, then who will pay attention to this game?

If the income from broadcasting fees and sponsorship fees is really reduced, where else can they make money? "

"That's true, then we can only continue to play in such an unfair environment?"

Regarding his teammates' questions, Leo could only shrug helplessly.

"Unless we no longer pursue the championship and are no longer a threat to some people, it may be better."

……

On April 4, the 11-2012 UEFA Champions League semi-final draw was held.

"This guy, I thought he forgot that today is my birthday!"

After stopping by the dessert shop to pick up the pre-ordered birthday cake, Leo returned home happily.

Today is his girlfriend's birthday, and Leo has already prepared gifts.

"Okay, then I'll see you in Milan in two weeks."

As long as they win Cagliari, Inter Milan will win this season's Serie A championship ahead of schedule, and will be able to focus more on the Champions League.

Leo scored twice with one goal each in the first half.

Miriam was inevitably a little regretful and disappointed, but when he saw Leo's birthday wishes to her on the field, a smile appeared on his face.

In the last round of the league, the opponent drew with Inter Milan with the help of the referee, which resulted in Ancelotti's team not being able to defend the title at home in advance.

The referee was even more confused and came directly to Leo and took out a yellow card.

There was no suspense in the subsequent games. In the end, Inter Milan defeated Cagliari 2-0 away from home.

This season's Champions League has reached the semi-finals. The four teams that have entered the semi-finals are Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​which were eliminated all the way from La Liga. The other two are Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, the two top teams in Serie A and Bundesliga.

This is the second consecutive year that Inter Milan and Real Madrid have met in the Champions League semi-finals.

"Luckily", in the end, this result that many people didn't want to see did not happen.

Miriam heard the door open and hurriedly stood up to greet him. She deliberately pretended not to notice that Leo had both hands behind his back.

You must know that Real Madrid is not easy to deal with. I wonder if Mourinho's return to Meazza will be any different from the last time.

The Spanish media definitely hope that Real Madrid and Barcelona can meet in the final, which is what Spanish fans are looking forward to seeing.

Defend the Serie A championship six rounds ahead of schedule!
For the eighth consecutive season!
Since Calciopoli, Inter Milan has not let the league championship fall by the wayside!

Today happened to be Miriam's birthday. She had a job in Milan and came home in a hurry to watch the game while working overtime.

No matter when you go home, it feels so good to have someone at home with the lights on waiting for you to come back.

Leo sighed, well, sometimes it's boring if your girlfriend is too smart.

The Champions League semi-finals are freshly announced, with Inter Milan drawing Real Madrid and Bayern Munich facing Barcelona.

"Looking forward to competing with you!"

The hosts of this draw ceremony are still UEFA Secretary General Infantino and Competition Director Marchetti.

As soon as the lottery results came out, Leo was surprised to receive a text message from Ronaldo.

This was the girl's first birthday since the two of them got together. Unfortunately, it was such a coincidence that Inter Milan had an away game and they couldn't celebrate the birthday together.

The last thing they want to see is that Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the semi-finals early.

Two days later, on April 4, Inter Milan took a flight to Cagliari, a port city in southern Sardinia, to welcome the thirty-second round of Serie A.

After scoring the second goal, he took off his jersey and wrote a simple sentence on the white bottoming shirt underneath.

Naturally, I didn’t miss this scene.

The audience who didn't know why saw this inexplicable Chinese-Italian bilingual expression were confused.

This seems to be the first time Leo has received a yellow card for taking off his clothes to celebrate.

"came back?"

"Happy birthday! Buon compleanno!"

Before today's draw began, since the rules of the draw were as open as the quarter-finals, there were no seeding teams, and there was no avoidance principle between teams.

The Nerazzurri are bound to win today's game.

After the game, Inter Milan did not stay in the beautiful Sardinia and immediately returned to Milan.

"Happy birthday honey!"

Therefore, many fans and media are worried about whether there will be "infighting" between La Liga leagues.

In an away game against Cagliari, which is in the bottom half of the standings, Inter Milan did not give their opponents many chances.

The guest of the draw was Dutch star Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Leo didn't quite understand what the other party was thinking. After all, they weren't particularly familiar with each other.

The girl looked surprised, "I thought you didn't even remember that today is my birthday!"

After helping Leo place the birthday cake on the table, Miriam took the wrapped birthday gift.

"what is this?"

"You'll know if you open it and take a look."

As early as more than a month ago, Leo specially prepared this gift for Miriam.

"This is!"

The girl opened her mouth wide and picked up a beautifully crafted Cartier sapphire, platinum and diamond necklace.

"Like it?"

No need to ask, this necklace must be worth a lot of money. Miriam's eyes were attracted by the brilliance reflected on the gemstones.

"love it!"

"Let me put it on for you."

"Isn't this a little too expensive?"

The girl didn't get carried away, and calmed down when Leo proposed to put a necklace on her.

Leo smiled and shook his head.

"Such a good necklace should match a beauty like you."

After saying that, he put on the necklace for her regardless of the other party's objection.

The bright diamonds and deep sapphires set off each other, making Miriam's fair and slender neck even more charming.

……

The next day, Leo was surrounded by a swarm of media reporters outside Inter Milan's training base.

"Of course, I am very happy that the hard work of me and all my teammates and coaches has been rewarded.

This is my fifth Serie A title in my career, and it probably won’t be my last.

So I hope that the company will develop better in the future than anyone else.

When everyone mentions Serie A, it’s not like, ‘Oh, I stopped watching Serie A a long time ago, it’s match-fixing! Control the game! '

It's been too long and I don't want to say more. Just this season alone, Inter Milan has encountered countless controversial penalties in Serie A games.

Some of them are so outrageous that most fans can't stand them.

Alas, I won’t say it anymore, lest some shameless people open a small account under my account and scold me. "

Leo's eccentric attitude during an interview with reporters made Juventus, who defeated Lazio 2-0 in an away game the next day, very uncomfortable.

No matter who replaces him, after working hard for a season, he will end up with the second-best player in the world. Wouldn't it be uncomfortable?

Not to mention that the one who "stole" their championship was their archrival Inter Milan.

As for whether Juventus's top management continued the previous phone call and tried to hinder the Nerazzurri through some dirty and shady means behind the scenes, it is unknown.

If not, it would be fine, but if they really spend money and do tricks and still cannot compare with Inter Milan, it would be really embarrassing.

On April 4, in the second leg of the 17-2012 Italian Cup semi-finals, Inter Milan faced Roma at home. Their first-round contest was nearly three months ago. In that game, China Milan used a rotating lineup and tied Roma three to three away from home.

Three days after that game, Roma coach Zeman led his team to lose to Cagliari, and the club immediately announced that Zeman was dismissed.

Due to schedule factors, the second round was postponed to today.

Andreazzoli, who is now the interim head coach of Roma, has never coached a first-team Serie A team before.

However, he has served Roma twice as a technical coach, assisting coaches such as Spalletti, Montella, Enrique and Zeman.

As for Andreazzoli’s coaching level…

Anyway, Roma is currently ranked seventh, so you can taste it yourself.

It's hard to say anything else, but at least his salary is cheap, which should be the most satisfying point for the club.

In the first round of the match, Ancelotti chose to rotate the lineup considering the intensive schedule and players' physical fitness.

Returning to home court this time, Inter Milan, which has already defended its league title ahead of schedule, seems to have no reason to stay.

Therefore, the home team basically responded with its full lineup today.

Modric finally returned from injury, but he will remain on standby as a substitute for the time being.

The only long-term injury on the injury list is Thiago Silva, while Neymar temporarily withdrew from the starting lineup due to an accidental sprain during warm-up training before the game.

Balotelli is the lone forward, with Bale and Coutinho on the wings.

In the game against Atalanta, although Inter suffered a controversial penalty and were eventually tied by their opponents, Coutinho's performance was quite eye-catching.

In that game, Coutinho scored one goal and received two assists, playing very well.

So Neymar was suddenly injured today, and Ancelotti asked him to step up without hesitation.

Leo is the attacking midfielder, Pirlo and De Rossi are in the midfield.

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

The visiting team Roma's lineup is also relatively neat. Only Osvaldo has accumulated yellow cards and is suspended, and other players can be dispatched.

Andreazzoli used his signature four-three-three tactics in the away game today.

Inter Milan's old general Destro is in the center, with Totti and Lamela on both sides of him.

Florenzi, Bradley and Matuidi formed a midfield three.

Left back Balzaretti, right back Torosidis, Burdisso and Castan partnered as central defender and goalkeeper Stekelenburg.

The away team basically has most of the main players. As long as they win away from home, they will reach the Italian Cup final again!
It's interesting to say that in the past nine seasons including this season, Inter Milan and Roma have met five times in the Italian Cup finals and twice in the semi-finals.

The Italian Cup has almost become an extra match for these two teams.

After the game started, the Roma team took the lead and launched the attack first!
Lamela and Florenzi cooperated on the right side of the frontcourt.

Florenzi broke through to the baseline and made a pass. Destro outflanked the ball in the middle but failed to touch the ball.

Also from Inter Milan's youth training, Destro is not as lucky as Leo and Balotelli.

At the forward position, he is completely uncompetitive compared to Inter Milan's long-standing forward stars.

While playing for Siena last season, Destro's outstanding performance of scoring 12 goals attracted a lot of attention.

In the end, Roma spent 11.5 million plus a buyout clause to loan such an Italian teenager to the team.

However, after arriving in Rome, Destro, whose playing opportunities have been greatly reduced this season, is also far less efficient than last season.

Returning to Meazza today, he can be regarded as playing against his old club. Destro, who started the game, really wanted to show his best performance to prove himself.

A minute later, Lamela dribbled through and was brought down by David Thornton, giving Roma a chance to win a free kick.

Totti hit the goal with a powerful kick, and the ball was easily obtained by Inter goalkeeper Handanovic.

Inter Milan, playing at home, quickly responded.

Pirlo sent a direct pass from the frontcourt, Balotelli took a long shot in front of the penalty area, and the ball rolled against the right post and rolled out of the baseline!

In the 12th minute, Coutinho dribbled the ball along the right into the penalty area and fell to the ground after colliding with Balzaretti!

The referee Bergonzi just gave Inter Milan a corner kick.

The Meazza stadium was booed.

The referee has to be booed in almost every game, and it is really not easy for Inter Milan fans.

Leo's corner kick was good, but it was a pity that Ranocchia's header had no threat and was firmly picked off by Roma goalkeeper Stekelenburg.

In the 21st minute, Bell dribbled the ball from the left and broke into the penalty area. He first hit the wall with Leo and then with Balotelli!
Afterwards, the Welshman accelerated into the penalty area and successfully scored the ball into the lower left corner!

One to zero!

Inter Milan took the lead to break the deadlock on the field!

Immediately afterwards, the home team continued their efforts. Balotelli received a pass from Thornton from the wing, leaned on the visiting team's center back Castan in the middle of the penalty area, and half-turned to volley!
The ball was blocked by Stekelenburg!

Then Leo cleverly crossed the ball, and Coutinho passed Balzaretti on the right side of the penalty area and then volleyed into the far corner. The ball was blocked by the defensive player.

The peripheral ball was still under the control of Inter Milan. Leo passed the ball again, and Coutinho lobbed the curve ball in front of the right!

Stekelenburg bravely blocked the ball!

After Inter Milan took the lead, the Roma team became increasingly disadvantaged, and they finally created an offensive opportunity.

Lamela tried a long shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball hit the home team's defensive player's leg and deflected off the goal.

Totti took a corner kick on the right, and Destro, who was unmarked from the back, volleyed into the near corner but Handanovic fell to the ground and blocked it!

In the stoppage time of the first half, Matuidi sent a through ball in front of the penalty area, and Florenzi turned around and volleyed in the penalty area!

The ball was bravely blocked by Handanovic.

At the end of the half, Inter Milan temporarily led 1-0 at Meazza.

After the start of the second half, Roma took the initiative and caught Inter Milan off guard!
Lamela's midfielder took the ball to the outside of the penalty area and sent a through ball. Destro broke into the penalty area alone!

The former Inter Milan player picked the ball into the net before Handanovic fell to the ground and pounced on the ball!

One to one!

Although Roma was still behind due to away goals, they equalized the score!

Seeing the opportunity to advance, the Red Wolves attacked more fiercely than before.

Three minutes later, Totti sent a through ball in front of the penalty area, and Balzaretti made a ground ball from the left!
Destro, who followed up in the middle, jumped out between Bonucci and Ranocchia and easily pushed the ball into the goal!

Two to one!

The score is reversed!
Ancelotti held his chin calmly, thinking about something.

Destro scored two goals against his old club!

He felt it was worth it!

Roma coach Andreazzo used Duoduo to replace goal hero Destro.

Destro was still a little reluctant when he came off the field. He felt that if he was not replaced, he might be able to score another hat trick.

Leo thought for a while, no one seemed to have said that they didn't need the Italian Cup this year, right?

So why didn't the head coach make adjustments after today's performance?

Looking towards the sidelines in confusion, Ancelotti cast an encouraging look at Leo.

"Let me figure it out myself?"

In the 66th minute, Leo stole the ball in the frontcourt, and Bradley, who turned back to grab the ball, was given a yellow card by the referee for a foul from behind.

Leo passed a high ball into the penalty area, and Balotelli relied on Castan to turn back.

Bell caught the ball and got rid of the defense with a low shot with his left foot!
Two to two!
The game on the field has been rewritten again!
Not long after, Lamela dribbled the ball to the front of the Inter Milan penalty area. Bonucci flew forward to steal and then passed the ball with his big foot.

Leo and Pirlo continued to pass and receive in the middle, and finally Sleepy squinted his eyes and hit a low shot on the line of the penalty area!
Roma goalkeeper Stekelenburg had no reaction and the ball stuck to the turf and went into the net!
Three to two!
Inter Milan regains the lead!
Pirlo was replaced by Modric after scoring.

Applause also broke out from the Meazza stands.

The visiting team also had a chance to equalize the score before the end of the game.

Pass the ball a lot and Totti gets an excellent shooting opportunity!

But because the speed was too slow, the Roma captain forced his kick and missed the ball under Ranocchia's marking.

At the end of the game, Inter Milan won 3-2 with no danger, and eliminated their old rival Roma with a total score of 6-5 in two rounds to advance to the Italian Cup final!
(End of this chapter)