Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Schmeichel was intimidated and unable to prevent the goal from happening.

"One to two! You can always trust Vieri!"

"Inter Milan have finally scored! Their form is back!"

"The entire Alvalade Stadium fell silent; the fans were completely awestruck by Vieri!"

"This is the club with the most global superstars, this is Inter Milan!"

The commentator was incredibly excited.

Inter Milan fans' disappointment at being relegated from the Champions League to the Europa League has finally subsided somewhat.

Inter Milan's players then became more proactive, launching frequent attacks.

Sporting Lisbon's defense was crumbling, with Matthäus permanently occupying the center-back position and Deschamps dropping back, essentially forming a five-defender formation.

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If Sporting Lisbon continues to defend like this for another ten minutes, they'll probably concede another goal.

however……

Fifty-fifth minute.

Viana dribbled past Ronaldo on the left flank, then passed the ball to Deng Kai before pulling away to the wing.

Deng Kai played a one-two pass and got the ball to Viana's feet.

Viana faced Inter Milan captain Zanetti without flinching. He flicked his ankle and sprinted down the wing... but pulled back half a step and cut inside with a lateral pass.

Viana skillfully dribbled past Zanetti and cut inside.

Seedorf, who should have been providing defensive support, hadn't retreated to the center circle; he was too eager to attack.

Zanetti ultimately fouled from behind, giving Viana a free kick in an excellent position.

Under normal circumstances, Quaresma should take the free kick.

But he wasn't in good form today, and the ball was on the left wing, so he didn't bother to come over.

Viana took the free kick himself.

With a powerful kick, the football slid in a beautiful arc...

"Goal! Viana! Unbelievable! Viana scores directly from a free kick!"

"It's him again! It's him again! This Portuguese guy is going on a killing spree!"

"Seriously! He's absolutely a combination of Figo and Rui Costa! He's even more dazzling than Simão before him!"

Even now, Inter Milan still views Viana with admiration.

They didn't even notice that the score had reached three to one.

Soon, Inter Milan's players showed everyone why Inter Milan fans had such confidence.

Seventy-first minute.

Farinos crossed from the byline, and Vieri held off Fonte in the penalty area before unleashing a perfect shot.

Schmeichel made a brilliant save, defiantly denying a goal.

However, Chinese boy Recoba scored on a rebound, helping his team pull one back.

Two to three!

"Recoba did not disappoint Moratti's trust! He was never a superstar in the team, but his loyalty to Inter Milan earned him the world's highest annual salary!"

"It's said that Moratti offered Recoba a salary of five million pounds a year! That's more than Vieri's salary!"

In an era when transfer fees were a symbol of status, salary was important, but not that important.

At the very least, many superstars and club executives these days have overlooked the impact of salaries on the team's internal atmosphere.

Inter Milan boasts so many superstars, yet the team's performance is abysmal. Besides the lack of a high-caliber head coach, the dressing room problems caused by imbalances in salaries and other aspects are also a significant reason.

"Oh, Triguera has started making substitutions. He replaced the exhausted Deschamps with the young defensive midfielder Pepe. Then he replaced Drogba with the Swedish center forward Imbue."

"What? Quaresma has been substituted too! He looked unhappy, but his performance today was certainly not good. It wasn't striker Pinto who replaced Quaresma, but another defensive midfielder, Paulo Bento."

"It seems Sporting Lisbon wants to hold onto the 3-2 score, but that will definitely be difficult, considering Vieri hasn't scored yet today! Many times when Vieri comes on, it means Inter Milan already has a 1-0 lead."

In the 77th minute, Matthäus made a interception in the backfield.

Seedorf's through ball didn't fool him.

Matthäus passed the ball to Duncan, who came over to receive it.

Deng Kai passed the ball to Ronaldo, who had dropped back on the left wing.

Ronaldo passes the ball to Viana, then helps Viana create space.

Viana successfully dribbled past Ronaldo with a feint, once again making a run down the middle.

Facing the interception, Viana passed the ball to the retreating Yinbu.

Yin Bu found Deng Kai on the side.

Deng Kai played a through ball over the top!

Viana has already penetrated into the penalty area.

Sporting Lisbon displayed an incredibly fluid passing game, showcasing a series of impressive combinations.

Viana and Inter Milan's center-back Blanc received the ball during a challenge. Viana was positioned further forward, and Blanc dared not foul him.

Ultimately, before Blanco could gain momentum, Viana completed a chip shot.

Inter Milan goalkeeper Frei made a diving save, but the ball was lofted over his head.

The score has changed.

Four to two!

Viana scored two goals and provided one assist, a dazzling display of skill.

If Brazilian fans were to see his playing style right now, they would definitely notice how similar he is to that young midfielder from São Paulo!

Unfortunately, that talented player suffered a fractured sixth vertebra after hitting the bottom of the swimming pool while swimming, putting him at risk of lower limb paralysis. Even if he makes a comeback, it will likely be difficult for him to play like Viana in the future.

In the 85th minute, Vieri completed his minimum goal with a long-range shot, scoring a spectacular world-class goal.

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Four to three.

This was also the final score of this Europa League knockout match.

Sporting Lisbon defended their home turf, defeating the formidable Inter Milan 4-3.

But Inter Milan didn't lose everything.

Despite a lackluster performance throughout the match, they still managed to secure three valuable away goals. This means that a 1-0 victory in their next game would propel them into the UEFA Cup quarterfinals.

This is by no means a difficult task for Inter Milan.

The match was barely over when Italy was already in an uproar.

Many Serie A teams are mocking Inter Milan for losing to a small team like Sporting Lisbon.

However, Serie A powerhouses including AC Milan, Lazio, and Parma contacted Sporting Lisbon's sporting department to inquire about Viana.

Lazio have offered €10 million to secure Viana ahead of schedule.

Sporting Lisbon may not be a big team, but they are a rip-off.

They have encountered situations where a player becomes famous overnight.

They know how to maximize the value of a young player.

Viana was originally a star product of Sporting Lisbon, and the plan was to promote him after Quaresma left. However, the emergence of Duncan and Ronaldo has made this plan a thing of the past.

Next, the player the team will be pushing is Cristiano Ronaldo, who seems to be the most expensive player they can sell for.

Even so, if Viana suddenly becomes valuable, the club can always bring back the original offer they made to Viana.

Portuguese rising star sinks Inter Milan! Hugo Viana = Figo + Rui Costa!

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.