The Godfather of Greenery

Chapter 592 The last time

Santiago Segurola is sitting in front of the computer screen in his office. He is preparing a long-lost exclusive comment on the Spanish national team after winning the World Cup. Although half a month has passed, it seems that It was a bit late, the newspaper office kept urging him for a draft, but he insisted on procrastinating until now.

Of course, he doesn't have to worry that someone will embarrass him with delayed drafts, unless he is willing to make trouble for himself.

He is the deputy editor-in-chief of the Marca newspaper. Although in name, Eduardo Indah is the editor-in-chief of the Marca newspaper, the number one real power faction, but everyone who is familiar with the Marca newspaper knows that Eduardo Indah is the editor-in-chief of the Marca newspaper. I am not familiar with him, so after he became the editor-in-chief of Marca in 2007, he immediately hired Santiago Segurola, who was the head of sports news at the national newspaper, to Marca with a lot of money, so he is the power of Marca's football business The number one spot on the list.

With more than 20 years of rich experience in football media, Santiago Segurola has always had a keen sense of news, and he is not very old, he is only in his early fifties, and he is very good friends with many current players. Wide news channels make him considered by many to be the best football commentator in Spain.

But just after Spain won the World Cup, almost all the media in the world, especially the Spanish media, rushed forward and frantically reported every move of the Spanish national team, but Santiago Segurola did not do this. Instead, he chose to postpone, and waited until half a month had passed before he decided to start.

But his entry point is obviously different from all other media reporters. When everyone is launching a round of vigorous praises to Casillas, Iniesta, Fabregas and others, he has chosen Cut into this event from a perspective that others can't understand, Raul Gonzalez.

A very interesting person, because he was completely forgotten by everyone in this grand event!
This is absolutely impossible to happen in the past, because Raul is almost a symbol of football in this country. His elegant and spiritual football style has conquered all Spanish fans, even the picky Cataloni. Asian fans have to admit Raul's strength and demeanor.

But I don’t know when Spanish fans began to doubt Raul. This has always appeared in the past. Fans in this country always try to doubt their best players. If we say that in the past it was because Spain never If you have not achieved anything in the competition and lack self-confidence, then now, on the one hand, it is because of Raul's so-called degradation, and on the other hand, it is because of the strong rise of Barcelona players, as well as the European Cup champion and World Cup champion.

During celebrations, when everyone is in high spirits, people don't always like to bring up things and people that spoil the picture.

Santiago Segurola gave his comment a very controversial name, "Raul's spirit gave birth to the champion of Spain!", and the subtitle was, "The greatest and most precious player in the football world!" .

Obviously, once such a comment is published, it will definitely cause an uproar. There will definitely be many fans who will classify Segurola into the Raul party and Real Madrid. Marca has always been a firm Real Madrid faction. Gurolla is also one of Raul's very good friends, so these will be evidence for others to attack and doubt his comment.

The beginning of the page on the computer screen does not match the title at all.

"Raul may not be a good professional footballer."

"He doesn't have the lightning speed of a modern attacker, he doesn't have the amazing physicality, he doesn't have the agility that some smaller players have to maneuver around the box, and he doesn't Nor is it Van Nistelrooy's famously efficient wicket killer."

"There are many, many flaws in him, and there are quite a few shortcomings. Even if it weren't for his name Raul, I believe no one would believe that he had been with Ronaldo, Shevchenko, Henry, Ruud van Nistel. Ruy and other top forwards in Europa are neck and neck, and no one will believe that he can compete with Di Stefano, Puskas, Gento, Piri, Butragueno, Sanchez, Hierro and other Real Madrid. Legends enter the pantheon of Real Madrid together."

"In the past few years, people have always been discussing Raul's overestimation, and they are always desperately looking for all the evidence, hoping that Raul, who has always been overestimated by the media and some fans in the past, will be reborn. Pull back to the position that suits him, such as the most temperamental and weakest captain in the history of Real Madrid."

"For many years, I have always refused to comment on Raul, refused to answer the topic of evaluating Raul, not because I am very good friends with Raul, but also because I know that if I say the truth, I will be punished. Boos and abuse, but if I lied, I would be sorry to my friend, to a man who has dedicated his career to Real Madrid, to Spanish football."

"But now, Spain has won the World Cup after winning the European Cup, but everyone has chosen to forget about Raul. I have to stand up and say something for him."

"He is the most specific, meaningful and precious professional player in the history of Spanish football!"

Obviously, when writing here, Santiago Segurola stopped because he was smoking a cigarette, but at the same time, he also closed his eyes, looking for all the memories about Raul in his mind.

For example, since when did Raul come into the eyes of the world?
Oh, by the way, he was on November 1994, 11, Saturday, yes, Saturday, the tenth round of La Liga. Real Madrid led by Valdano sat at the Bernabéu Stadium to face their rivals Atletico Madrid in the same city. Raul scored the first goal in the game. Three goals, that was also the first goal of the 5-year-old Raul's second game in Real Madrid.

It was a powerful volley from outside the penalty area!
Thinking of this, Seguro stretched out his fingers, lit the cigarette between his fingers, and smiled. If those people see Raul's goal again, they will never doubt Raul's strength again. , because that goal is full of a young man's persistence and pursuit of the goal, the game and the future.

Another volley that impressed Segurola was on May 2002, 5. Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 1-2 in the first leg with the goals of Zidane and McManaman. After arriving at the Bernabeu, facing Barcelona, ​​which was aiming to counterattack, Raul scored a powerful volley in the No. 0 minute of the first half, suppressing Barcelona's momentum.

And the goal in the 2000 Champions League final against Valencia after a 60-metre sprint past the goalkeeper, the goal against Vasco da Gama in the Toyota Cup, and… …

Strangely, more and more thoughts came to Segurola's mind, and finally settled in the last season, that is, on February 2010, 2, when Real Madrid visited Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Paul scored a goal in Tenerife in stoppage time, adding to Real Madrid's 27:5 away victory.

After that, Raul never played for Real Madrid again.

For some reason, when the goal came to mind, Segurola couldn't help but think how funny it would be if this was Raúl's last goal for Real Madrid.

You know, in the years before Raul made his debut, the team that Real Madrid hated the most might not be Atletico Madrid or Barcelona, ​​but Tenerife, because it was the last round of the league in Tenerife for two consecutive seasons. Occupying an absolute advantage and being able to win the championship as long as they don't lose, they just beat Real Madrid in the last round of the two seasons and gave Barcelona two La Liga titles.

Then Real Madrid learned from the painful experience. Chairman Mendoza was determined to reorganize the team, and paid a lot of money to poach Tenerife's head coach Valdano and the main midfielder Redondo. Ragueno, Real Madrid has ushered in a period of revival, so Raul and Tenerife seem to have no relationship, but in fact the relationship is very deep.

Segurola thought more and more, and his thoughts became more and more complicated. From Raul to Hierro, to Morientes, to Guti, to many, many people.

Sometimes, the memory is too good, it is really a very troublesome thing!
Just when Segurola fell into a situation where he didn't know how to continue writing, and his inspiration was a little dry, his mobile phone on the desk suddenly rang, and a photo of Raul appeared on the screen of Zeus' mobile phone, which was more disgusting than Every time he sees this picture, Segurola can't help but want to laugh.

He even felt that this should be the photo that Raul wanted to delete the most in his life, and it was also the one he was most proud of.

"Hello, I'm Santiago. I'm very busy now. Please leave a message if you have anything to do!" Although Segurola is middle-aged, he has a lively personality. He often flaunts that he has the mentality of a 20-year-old young man, and he gets along well with everyone.

And his character makes him very popular in Spain and even European football circles. Even the Barcelona players who are opposed by Marca have a good relationship with him.

"Santiago!" Raul's voice came from the phone, but it was different from the past.

In Santiago? He likes to laugh, whether he is making fun of himself or others.

But after 2003, the smile seemed to have disappeared from Raul's face. He spoke, did things, and even talked with his friends on the phone, all in a serious manner, using a very serious tone, as if addressing A reporter reads a press release.

Everyone can feel the changes in Raul, and they can all understand why Raul has undergone such changes, but no one has said anything, because in the eyes of many of Raul's friends, talking too much will only make things worse in the end. It's hard for Raul, the captain of Real Madrid.

Raul used to be very serious and serious, but now he is not only serious and serious, but also a little...sentimental.

"Hey, buddy, what's the matter?" Segurola asked strangely.

There was a bit of silence on the phone, but only for a few seconds, "Here's a scoop for you, one last time!"

Segurola on the phone suddenly had a sore nose, and he felt that something was wrong, "Don't...don't joke with me, tell me, what's the matter? What's the scoop for me?"

There was another silence, but this time was longer, and then Raul said slowly: "I have decided to leave the Bernabeu, you can be published in tomorrow's Marca newspaper, I have already negotiated with the management , they allowed me to leave the team for free, you know, this is something they have been trying to do for the past year!"

Segurola heard Raul's laughter, but there were only a few dry laughs. It seemed more like a mockery and sarcasm to himself. Maybe Raul wanted to express a meaning. Others have been trying to drive you away. But you kept it with a stern face, and you still want to leave in the end?And in the end, it failed to make it to the World Cup in South Africa!

"Dude, don't be kidding me, today is not April Fool's Day, OK?" Segurola felt that this would be a big news.

But no one knows what kind of attitude the Spanish fans will respond to. Maybe they will be indifferent, just like when Morientes left Real Madrid. After all, fans are always forgetful!

"You know, I haven't joked for a long time!" Raul said something that made Segurola's nose sore again.

Yeah, he hasn't cracked a joke in years.

So, this thing is true!
"When was it decided?" Segurola was used to this kind of separation and reunion, so he was a little numb.

When Guardiola was about to leave Barcelona, ​​he also called him. It is very interesting to say that he is in a similar situation to Raul now?Sometimes he even wondered, is there such a gene in the DNA of the Spaniards?

"The night they won the Hercules Cup!" Raul said lightly, maybe he was not sad when he said this.

"Have you decided where to go?" Segurola asked with concern.

Raul on the other side of the phone hesitated for a while, and finally nodded and said, "It hasn't been finalized yet, but Tottenham Hotspur contacted me and the agent through Maloro, and Ye Qiu also called me personally. One phone call, I felt their sincerity, and... the Tottenham Hotspur jersey is also white!"

Segurola on the phone was speechless, he didn't cry, no tears, because he was numb to this kind of thing, but he didn't know why, he felt that when he heard the news, he had a deep feeling. Deeply touched and sad.

Why does it have to be like this?
Back then Barcelona forced Guardiola away, then Florentino forced Bosque and Hierro away, now it's Raul's turn, will it be Puyol's turn and Iker Casillas' turn in the future?

Is it necessary to do this?Is this the only way to continue to be successful?
No one has an answer to this question, as if it is never possible for anyone to know what will happen tomorrow.

"Maloro is discussing some salary details with Tottenham Hotspur on my behalf, and this matter has to be kept secret for the time being!" Raul warned again on the phone, and he was willing to confess to Segurola that this has already Showed enough trust.

Malolo is a well-known agent in Spain, and it's really funny and funny to say it.

When fans talk about agents now, the first thing that comes to mind is Jorge Mendes, who is extremely beautiful, but how do they know that Malolo's influence and power are not lost to Mendes at all, The only difference is that the Portuguese often appear in the newspapers.

Sometimes, although Segurola is a media person, he also feels sorry for those fans, because they will always be manipulated by the media and newspapers, and they will always lack their own independent judgment and thinking ability. It will always be difficult to get the truth and results of things, and will always live in the fog.

After hanging up Raul's phone call, Segurola suddenly felt inspired and his thoughts gushed out. He quickly threw himself in front of the computer, put his hands on the keyboard, and began typing this long-awaited exclusive reviews.

Raul is leaving. As a friend of Raul, as a media person with a conscience in Spain at least, he feels that it is necessary for him to say a few words for Raul, even if these words are spoken out, It would bring him a lot of trouble, but he felt that he had to do it.

It's strange to say that just now he was in the Cavan state, but now Segurola has quickly completed a refined and exclusive review, and the words are very sharp, the evidence is sufficient, and it is very convincing Comment.

After finishing this comment, Segurola pressed the internal phone on his desk and dialed the code number of the secretary's desk, "Let Castillo come in!" The latter is a well-known reporter from Marca.

Castillo quickly knocked on the door and entered the deputy editor's office with a very respectful attitude, because everyone knew that the young deputy editor was a veteran in the industry and the number one powerful figure in the newspaper.

"I have a headline for tomorrow, but I need you to interview a few people, remember, keep it secret!" Segurola solemnly reminded Castillo, and the latter nodded obediently.

So soon, Segurola said that including Malolo's office in Madrid, including Real Madrid management and head coach, including Raul's agent, these are some supporting evidence, but he did not mention Toth Nam Hotspur.

"By the way, help me hand in this manuscript. Remember, don't touch a single word except typos!" Segurola's last warning was so severe that Castillo was a little surprised, and he repeatedly promised to convey it to the editor. , I must be thinking in my heart, what kind of manuscript is it that makes the deputy editor-in-chief so serious.

In fact, this manuscript, as well as the headline on the front page of the Marca newspaper, caused an uproar in the whole of Spain and even the whole of European football the next day, and also caused huge controversy.

The controversy is about whether Raul is of that high value to Spain and Real Madrid?
The sensation is their news, and it has also been officially confirmed by Real Madrid that Raul will leave the team!

But no one disclosed, who is Raul's new club!
This immediately became the wild material that all the media and reporters wanted to get.

(End of this chapter)