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Chapter 312 Saki's Counterattack (Please Subscribe)
The players' thoughts are the fans' thoughts.

The Rossoneri celebrated as if they had won a championship.

The Nerazzurri are cursing everything, blaming God for injustice.

A 1-1 scoreline represents different futures in the eyes of different fans.

Davis made a special trip over to celebrate with Lu Deyang, and it was very enthusiastic.

As the first player to retain his starting left winger position under Lu Deyang, he had a lot of influence.

Lu Deyang came on as a substitute, and he was prepared to be substituted.

Unexpectedly, it was Savicevic who was taken off the field.

Based on this alone, he should easily rank in the top ten in Dutch history.

No matter how great Cruyff was, if he were younger and on the same team as Lu Deyang, wouldn't he have to give up his position to Lu Deyang?

Van Basten also gave up his spot to Lu Deyang because of the foreign player quota.

Looking at it this way, the quality of today's match has increased even more.

Davis thought to himself, "Why don't I just announce that I play as a winger from now on, and tell the young people in the Netherlands about my story of flying down the wings with Dejan after I retire?"

Moratti, standing in the stands, shook his head.

He had witnessed this situation countless times before he bought Inter Milan.

Disappointment is inevitable, but I was somewhat prepared.

At this point, he began to regret giving the family business to his cousin.

If it weren't for his father's company, even if he tried to bribe Lu Deyang to transfer, couldn't he at least get a match?
Big stars don't want to get involved in those things because they're not paid enough.

Moratti believes that if he spends 5000 million on a single match, no one can stop him from giving up the ball.

No one would believe this if it were told to others, but Moratti really knew that he was the kind of person who could do such a thing.

Compared to wealthy club owners, he is more like a fan and doesn't care much about personal gains or losses.

But without his father's company, he can only dream about it.

There's a difference between spending money with a net worth of over 1 billion and spending over 10 billion. The most important thing is that he gave up his money-making golden goose.

……

Hodgson is numb.

Losing isn't a big problem, but losing like this is incredibly frustrating.

They were leading for more than 70 minutes before being tied by a last-minute equalizer.

As for winning the next game, he really didn't have that idea.

Lu Deyang's track record speaks for itself.

He really didn't know what to do in this situation.

Should we intensify our attack and give it our all in the final few minutes?
If they can't score, they won't be able to hold on in extra time.

Strengthen the defense and wait for a penalty kick?

This thing might not even be able to kick.

Milan's goalkeeper is slightly better than Pagliuca's, and their players are also stronger.

A bunch of top-tier athletes also have exceptional mental fortitude.

From this perspective, it's a lose-lose situation whether you advance or retreat.

No matter how they adjust, it will be difficult to win the next game.

Unless Inter Milan gets lucky and scores in extra time, the Italian Cup this season uses the Golden Ball system, meaning if they score first in extra time, the match is immediately over.

With that in mind, Hodgson decided to wait a little longer and bring on three fresh players in overtime to try and score a golden goal to seal the victory.

This competition format is too exciting, and it has been criticized by many people.

But when there's no other way, it can really be a chance to survive.

This will increase the chances of an upset.

The difference between playing for 3 minutes and 30 minutes is huge.

In a 30-minute half, the stronger team has a high chance of recovering a goal conceded.

But once you score, the game ends immediately, and no one will give you another chance.

Roy Hodgson made up his mind right away.

Sacchi is also considering this.

Bierhoff has already shown the world how cruel a last-minute winning goal can be.

If Inter Milan really does score first, things will get really interesting.

Sacchi even wondered if fans would send him bullets, believing he had affected Lu Deyang's undefeated record.

"Neither side seems inclined to make any immediate substitutions, but both teams' substitutes have already gotten up to warm up. Djorkaeff probably hasn't fully recovered yet; will he come on later?"

"AC Milan will probably choose to strengthen their defense and play a more cautious approach. Baggio's stamina is running low, so replacing him with Marco Simeone might be a good option."

There are still five or six minutes left in stoppage time.

Both teams' players are already quite cautious.

If another goal is scored at this point, it could potentially affect who wins the championship.

Lu Deyang tried to dribble forward on the right wing, but Inter Milan's defense was too tight, so Zanetti simply returned to the backfield to participate in the defense, hoping to drag the game into extra time.

With the opponent's frontcourt defense so dense, Lu Deyang didn't have many good solutions.

Italian teams' strategy of parking the bus is not easy to break even for the world's top clubs.

Baresi received the ball in the backfield and reorganized the play, passing it to Albertini. Albertini and Ludjan then exchanged passes in midfield, but Inter Milan players didn't push forward at all.

Their tactical execution alone is quite surprising.

Hodgson does have some skills.

Lu Deyang received the ball and prepared to make a wide pass, but Angelo immediately rushed up to defend.

We met again.

Davis was also secretly planning to do something drastic to Angeloma.

However, he still couldn't beat the coxswain in the header contest.

Angeloma headed the ball towards midfield.

There were more players in front of the defense, but he was afraid that Totti might find an opportunity to change the score in the chaos.

Paul Ince rushed toward Albertini.

They wanted to get the ball first.

Albertini, not one to back down, saw this and simply shifted his weight and slid in with a tackle, leaving Angeloma to watch helplessly as the ball flew back towards Inter's defense.

Albatore Freisi leaped up and kicked the ball high into the air.

This is clearly an attempt to stall for time.

Maldini rushed up the left flank to contest the header and headed the ball into the penalty area. Players from both teams jumped up and headed the ball towards the edge of the penalty area.

The referee was already checking his watch, ready to blow the whistle.

However, upon seeing where the ball landed, the referee lowered his arm and focused on observing the game.

Lu Deyang!
Lu Deyang was positioned at the edge of the penalty area.

Moreover, it was undefended.

The ball fell directly in front of Lu Deyang.

Snapped--

Lu Deyang raised his right leg and used his thigh to cushion the ball's flight again.

Paul Ince rushed out and stretched out his leg, but he was a step too slow. Lu Deyang raised his right leg again and stretched it out to cushion the ball.

Ince missed his kick and ended up behind Lu Deyang.

As the ball dipped again, Lu Deyang used his right thigh to slightly smooth it down, and before the ball hit the ground, he swung his right foot out.

boom--

Just as Ince turned to press the attack again, he heard a sharp crack next to his ear.

The sound wasn't loud, but the shot was clearly executed with skill, and the ball showed a noticeable upward trajectory.

Neither team's players managed to reach the ball. Seeing this, Pagliuca jumped and reached out, but misjudged the height, and the ball hit the crossbar and bounced into the goal.

Silence fell.

Both teams' players were already waiting for extra time to begin.

No one expected that Lu Deyang's seemingly playful juggling of the ball would result in another goal.

"Deyang!!!"

Totti rushed towards Lu Deyang immediately, opening his arms wide, even more excited than when he scored the goal himself.

The other Milan players also realized what was happening and started running around the field.

The referee smiled and shook his head before putting the whistle in his mouth.

Beep,
Beep,
beep—

Two short and one long.

The game is over!

Killer.

Just as both coaches were still worried about the Golden Ball format, that man stepped up again, preventing the game from going into overtime.

"Goal!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"Dejan scored a stunning long-range goal from the edge of the penalty area. Today, Dejan scored two goals with two shots, helping Milan snatch the Italian Cup title from Inter Milan in the final moments!"

"Krudelli shouted excitedly."

This was a true game-winning goal; the whistle was blown immediately after the goal was scored.

"champion!!!"

"champion!!!"

"champion!!!"

"Milan are the champions!!!"

Amid cheers from the fans, Milan's substitutes and coaching staff rushed onto the pitch to celebrate wildly.

As the absolute hero of today, Lu Deyang seems to be surrounded by a black hole, attracting the light of the whole world.

Half the people at the San Siro stadium were crying.

They were lucky to draw a home game in the final.

The result was just one more home defeat.

Meanwhile, the other half of the Meazza crowd was celebrating wildly.

Falling behind, equalizing, a last-minute winner, the final, a fierce rival from the same city... these words come together to form the most exhilarating victory in the world.

There were fewer than 4 AC Milan fans at the stadium, but the sound was equivalent to that of more than 8 fans.

This is the ultimate charm of football.

However, in the final moments of the game, no one can predict who will be the winner, except for teams with Lu Deyang.

"Three, two, one!"

As the countdown began, the entire Milan team rushed shoulder to shoulder toward the away fans' stands in a passionate knee slide, causing a flurry of falls.

It's like a multiplayer version of a three-legged race; the more people involved, the more likely problems will arise.

But not important.

Milan fans are laughing.

The Milan players and coaching staff were also laughing.

The victor is pleasing no matter what he does.

Inter Milan players had their heads down.

They tried for over 90 minutes, but still couldn't keep the trophy that was almost in their grasp.

The players from both sides were not far apart on the field, with some even only a few meters apart.

But my feelings were completely different.

Some Inter Milan players couldn't help but shed tears.

There is no more tragic way to lose a game than this.

Amidst the laughter of their bitter rivals in the same city, this May felt exceptionally cold.

Youngster Zanetti, this title is well-deserved.

At twenty-three, the prime of his life, the Argentine all-rounder tasted the bitterness of defeat for the first time.

The lights at the Meazza made him feel dizzy, and a wave of nausea and acid reflux hit his stomach.

Javier Zanetti doesn't know what the future holds, but he's determined to win if he gets the chance.

Even if Maradona couldn't do it, he won't give up.

Bergomi kept his head down.

He couldn't help but look at Baresi.

In the Italian national team, his position was more stable than the Baresi brothers' in recent years. Surprisingly, Franco, whose performance had declined drastically, still managed to surpass them and win an Italian Cup title before retiring.

Thirty-three years old is not old for an Italian defender.

But Bergomi knew his own situation; he knew his peak wouldn't last for many more years.

With Lu Deyang as a major obstacle, perhaps the only thing he can do before retiring is to continue increasing his appearances for Inter Milan, nothing more.

Despite his sadness, the Inter Milan captain managed to lift his head and embrace his teammate.

If the coach fails to adjust after a loss, then he needs to step up.

Being a captain isn't just about wearing an armband and looking cool; it's also about taking on a responsibility.

Inter Milan's captain helped his teammates up from the grass and patted them on the shoulder and back.

one by one.

Perhaps he won't be able to win it back.

But there are always Inter Milan players who can do it.

Even if he survives until Lu Deyang retires.

……

"Uncle Deyang!"

Paul Wiljoward waved excitedly.

Lu Deyang smiled and waved to greet him.

I wonder if this child is still thinking about rebuilding the new Soviet Union.

Lu Deyang waved, and a cheer erupted from the stands.

Some fans were holding up signs, and some even had their contact information.

Totti leaned closer and said, "If I had stayed in Rome, I probably wouldn't have won many championships in my life."

Lu Deyang turned his head in surprise.

Did the Little Prince go to have his fortune told?

Totti scratched the back of his head and said, "Because I can't beat you."

Lu Deyang then laughed.

But he was absolutely right.

It's quite tragic that a star of Totti's caliber only won one league title in his career.

By the time he reached his peak, Serie A had already declined considerably.

If the Prince of Rome is gone, then there is the Prince of Milan.

Even after his transfer, he can still be considered one of the most representative figures in Milan.

Lu Deyang patted the little prince's head and said, "You will become one of the players who have won the most championships in Italy, but you should still control your temper a little when you are in the national team."

"Ah."

Totti nodded and said.

He was still a little disappointed that he couldn't see his father in the stands.

However, his brother Ricardo was very excited.

After winning this championship, his commercial value will likely increase significantly.

The transfer brought not only championships, but also more revenue.

Thinking about this, Totti felt that leaving Rome was one of the best decisions he ever made.

When he retires, at least he won't have to worry about his income after retirement like Van Basten and others.

During this period of booming endorsement revenue, there are many advantages to playing for a top-tier team like AC Milan.

His father had previously told him to listen to Lu Deyang more.

Totti thought so too.

He's someone who almost graduated high school, so he still needs to listen to his friends' advice.

Lu Deyang walked towards Paliuka.

"Change jerseys, Dejan?"

Paryuka forced a smile and asked.

"Of course, we're good friends, we won't drift apart in just a few years," Lu Deyang said, handing over the jersey.

Pagliuca rolled her eyes and said, "If we had won today, I wouldn't be so down."

"That's it."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Pagliuca smiled and shook her head.

Fortunately, they had won many championships together in the past, and he had also won many honors.

He's ready to leave the team when he gets a big contract, to earn some money for his retirement.

Staff have already come to remind them.

Pagliuca quickly jogged to the tunnel; he needed to change into a spare jersey.

In leagues, you have the option to choose whether or not to applaud your opponent, but in cup competitions, you don't have that many options.

They were publicly executed after losing the game.

Although they received their awards first, no player wanted the silver medal.

Lu Deyang and his teammates stood on both sides of the tunnel, and the Inter Milan players, who had already composed themselves, walked out of the tunnel again to receive their awards.

This process lasts very short.

The San Siro stadium only reached its climax after the Inter Milan players left.

The entire Milan team walked in a line toward the podium.

Milan!

Milan!

Milan!

I'm so excited.

Milan fans really didn't expect they would have such a fantastic season.

There's one more league match left, followed by the Champions League final.

Based on the current situation, the probability of Milan finishing the season with a perfect record is not low.

This will likely be a terrifying record that will never be repeated.

Although it was only Lu Deyang's first season with the club, they felt it was the birth of a new dynasty.

Lu Deyang followed behind Ma Baolu.

After Baresi received his award, Mapaolo went on stage to receive his. Italian Football Federation President Luciano Nizzola gave him a few words of encouragement, and finally it was Lu Deyang's turn.

Nizo stretched out his hands and grasped Lu Deyang's hands, saying, "It's so good that you're back in Italy, Deyang. Italian football can't do without you. If there's anything you're not happy about, be sure to communicate with us in advance."

It's not a myth that one person can drive the revenue of an entire league.

As the long-time head of the Italian Football Federation, Nizzola understands all too well the importance of the economy to football.

If he wasn't afraid of scaring Lu Deyang, he would have kowtowed to Lu Deyang.

The British are always complaining in the newspapers because a portion of the Premier League's revenue has been transferred to Serie A. This season, even the bottom-ranked Serie A team has seen a significant increase in revenue; after relegation, they can at least buy some good players and try to get back into Serie A.

This is a real and tangible benefit.

"I will."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Serie A has quite a few problems.

We should definitely give them some advice when we have time. We can't change the ownership of the stadium, but we need to make some improvements to the broadcasting technology and the start time of the league.

The reason the English Premier League later became invincible in Asia was simply because it started earlier.

There are exciting matches every evening.

If you can watch the Northwest Derby at 9 pm, who the hell would stay up all night to watch Real Madrid play Espanyol?

Neutral fans generally prefer to watch earlier Premier League matches, and even if it's just a big team playing a smaller team, they won't stay up late to watch La Liga or Serie A matches featuring big clubs.

Lu Deyang is also preparing to seek some benefits regarding image rights in Serie A.

Monica Hamburg should be able to get terms like free trial access to the image rights of Serie A players and coaches.

Some teams were dissatisfied, so the Italian Football Federation was asked to speak with them.

Otherwise, the constant spending of money made Lu Deyang feel a bit uncomfortable, and it wasn't about the amount of money.

If this becomes a habit, someone might start asking for an exorbitant price.

If we lose the image rights to one or two teams, we can't continue doing things like releasing player cards, and that definitely won't work.

If you take any benefits, you have to give back some to Lu Qiu Wang for it to be a win-win situation.

Lu Deyang followed Ma Baolu off the podium, and Baresi accepted the trophy only after the whole team had received their medals.

After the award presenters left, the entire Milan team stood on the podium and found their respective places.

Lu Deyang simply stood in front and grabbed one end of the trophy.

As the countdown ended, he and Baresi raised the trophy high together.

"Congratulations to Dejan and AC Milan on winning the 1996-1997 Italian Super Cup!"

"This is Dejan's third title since returning to Italy. Next, the Champions League final awaits him and Milan. If they beat Manchester United, Milan will become quadruple champions."

"Dejan truly deserves to be called the most terrifying champion harvester. He never joins championship teams; whichever team he joins becomes a champion. Manchester United is very strong and is Dejan's former club, but I believe that even if they strengthen their squad in the summer and lose Dejan, it will still be a huge blow. Manchester United is still weaker than AC Milan."

"After the Champions League final, AC Milan will win another title!"

After the family members entered, the eldest son snuggled into Lu Deyang's arms.

Perhaps because he was so familiar with the foster care he had during that time, he didn't cry or fuss when Lu Deyang held him; instead, he giggled.

Paul Ma said with some disdain, "I wonder whose son he is."

"I wonder who left their son behind to enjoy some alone time with their partner."

Lu Deyang said irritably.

Adriana said somewhat embarrassedly, "It won't happen again next time. If we have another child, we'll hire a nanny."

"So much the better."

Lu Deyang said.

The nanny's salary is not a problem.

The main thing is to find a good person, someone who doesn't take good care of the child, like putting their toes in the child's mouth when they can't find a pacifier.

"Why don't you have a child of your own?" Baggio asked, hugging his two children.

They were afraid that Lu Deyang would snatch something away.

"I'm still a child myself."

Lu Deyang said.

Giving birth is easy.

But raising children is not easy.

What if the child wants to rebuild the Soviet Union in the future? Will he become the Soviet leader?

Judging from the high rate of scandals involving the children of star athletes, it's quite risky.

The offspring of star athletes are generally not very reliable.

Being able to be an ordinary person who doesn't do well in school and doesn't cause trouble outside is already the best outcome.

If you really want to have a child, then you need to put in a lot of effort to raise it properly.

Don't have to go out of retirement at your age to pay off your children's debts, or like Scholes, go to the police station every few days to post bail.

"Deyang, the urine test is done."

Tardelli came over to greet him.

Lu Deyang shoved the eldest son into Totti's arms.

The little one remained calm and didn't cry or fuss.

Maldini rolled his eyes.

Perhaps his son is naturally clever and knows exactly what he's doing, which is why he often causes him trouble?

……

The urine test for the match against Inter Milan was just a formality.

However, because I didn't drink much water, I still wasted a lot of time.

By the time Lu Deyang arrived at the press conference, it had already been going on for some time.

"Losing isn't the biggest problem. The biggest problem is that we played well for most of the game but still lost," Hodgson said with some helplessness. "But that's not our problem; it's that our opponents were too strong. Dejan is the kind of player who can single-handedly change the outcome of a game."

Upon hearing this, Lu Deyang, who had just sat down, knew that Saki was about to retaliate.

really.

Sacchi pulled the microphone over and said, "I always hear similar comments after matches, as if having Dejan means we don't need to play to win. I've emphasized it time and time again: whether Dejan starts or comes off the bench, it's all part of our tactics. Even Dejan must follow the tactical arrangements. Today, my tactic was to have Edgar Davies and Savicevic take turns attacking Inter Milan's flanks, and then bring on Dejan in the final moments to seal the victory. We never overly rely on any single player..."

(End of this chapter)