Just as Mendes took the flight to Shanghai, Zhang Yang returned to the hotel where he stayed. He wanted to have a sleep, but couldn't sleep.

Finally, he waited to watch the most focused game since the start of the 2008 European Cup, the game between Italy and the Netherlands. However, when the game started, he found that in such a wonderful game, he would actually be distracted.

When he walked out of his distraction and saw the score on the TV screen, he was also shocked. Italy was actually behind the Netherlands by 0 to 3!

This is too scary!

You know, Italy was the World Cup champion two years ago! The Blues, which has always been known for its stable defense, actually scored three goals in one breath by the Dutch!

Although Zhang Yang was surprised, the Italian was fucked by the Netherlands, which had little to do with him. After he just sighed, he began to continue to worry about his troubles.

Zhang Yang didn't know that the uproar caused by the game between Italy and the Netherlands was not related to him.

When it comes to Italy vs. Holland, people always think of the classic matchup between the two teams in the semi-finals of the 2000 European Cup. Eight years later, the battle between Italy and the Netherlands still repeats the same story, and the Netherlands still plays a clear and smooth attack. The Italian team's defense is always exhausted. However, 8 years ago, because of the god-like performance of "San Tordo", Italy advanced with his head held high; 8 years later, because there is no god like "San Tordo", the Italian team swallowed three eggs and created the worst record in the competition in many years.

Of course, this comparison is by no means accusing Buffon of his abnormal performance. On the contrary, Buffon is one of the few players on the Italian team who can still maintain normalcy this night. Throughout the game, Buffon saved five dangerous goals. Without him, the Italian team would have lost even worse.

This is Buffon's performance this night. He saved three solo shots and blocked the ball out of the goal 5 times, but still could not change the result of the game. The Italian team gave the opponent a full 9 shots to the goal. Look at the ball that Buffon lost. The first goal was a supplementary shot from 4 meters in front of the goal, the second goal was Sneijder's attack from 5 meters in front of the goal, and the third goal was Van Bronkhorst's powerful header from 6 meters in front of the goal... Such three shots would be blamed for the goalkeeper, which is a bit nitpicking.

But Buffon still apologized to the fans after the game, and he said: "I hope we can use this as the starting point of our struggle. This is the worst game since I joined the Italian national team. The Dutch team's performance deserves such a victory. I told all the players that we must apologize to the fans in Italy. We really didn't expect that such a thing would happen. We can only apologize to our supporters, and we swear we will get better against Romania and France..."

Buffon chose to apologize, which was very generous and sincere. However, this could not make Italian fans miss Tordo. People clearly remember that eight years ago, the Italian team was definitely not much better than today. It was also a panic in front of the goal and was full of dangers. However, Tordo even blocked his opponent's two close-range powerful shots in a minute, and only 1 of his opponent's seven penalty shots were scored. According to UEFA statistics, Tordo's game included the penalty kick, and was hit within 16 times by the Dutch, but Tordo did not put a single shot in. Today, the opponent scored 3 goals in the 9 shots within the goal frame. In contrast, people can only say that Buffon is an excellent goalkeeper, and people will never say: Buffon, this night is God.

In fact, looking at Buffon's career, he has never been a god. In the 2004 Champions League final, when the Juventus expected Buffon to perform well in the penalty shootout, Buffon did not do it. Today, when people expect him to have super performance and ensure that the Italian team does not lose the ball, he still did not do it.

Buffon and Toldo were originally two types of goalkeepers. Buffon's strength is to choose a position, which can allow him to use the simplest movement to resolve the opponent's shot. Toldo relies on his height, arm length, and has amazing deterrence and quick reaction. The biggest advantage of goalkeepers like Buffon is that he is stable. He usually won't lose the balls he shouldn't lose, but when he encounters the balls he should lose, he can only save a small part of it. But Toldo is different. Toldo is not stable, but as long as Toldo gets crazy,

He did not let go of any of the goals that should be lost. In Tordo's growth experience, "magic" is a word that runs through his life. Whether it is changing from a right-back to hit the goalkeeper in his consecutive penalty kicks, saving Suke's penalty in his national team's debut, or the penalty miracle in 2000, or the miracle of "1-27" when Inter Milan vs. Valencia, as long as Tordo gets crazy, no shot can cross his fingers.

There is a view that has been circulating in the football circle, that is: if you want to see a great and stable goalkeeper, then you should come to see Buffon. But if you want to see a unstable goalkeeper who is not stable but suddenly becomes an invincible goalkeeper like a God at some point, then you should look at Toldor Buffon's professional characteristics, which determine that he is unlikely to become God.

Although the media objectively gave an analysis of this game, they still recognized Buffon's performance, pointing out that Italy's crushing defeat had little to do with Buffon, and the Blues even had to thank Buffon for his outstanding performance, otherwise they might be beaten into a sieve by the Dutch team. However, as we mentioned before, Manchester City clubs are chasing Buffon!

Although Buffon's performance was pretty good, Italy was scored three goals in a row by the Dutch team, and in such a world-renowned game, Buffon, as the goalkeeper, must be even more eye-catching. At this time, the outstanding performance of this Italian goal was weakened, and the most impressive thing was Buffon's back who took the ball from the goal three times.

Manchester City Club Chairman Alfaim did not watch the game, but someone watched the game, and this person was the mysterious Chief Mansour.

Alfaim received a call from Chief Mansour in his presidential suite.

"Hi, my brother, how did your work in the far east?"

"It's very good. I think I can give myself a seven-pointer." Alfaim said. "Mansour, if you call so late, there must be something urgent."

"It's very late?" The Manchester City boss on the other side of the phone was stunned and then smiled, "Yes, I forgot. In China, it should be late at night."

"You haven't said anything, Mansour." Alfaim yawned and said that when investing in Manchester City Club, he is the second shareholder and has always had a good relationship with the major shareholder Mansour. Their close partners are so they speak casually.

"Have you watched the game between Italy and the Netherlands?"

"without."

"You must not have thought of the result."

"Hmm? What's the score?"

"The Netherlands is 3 to 0 Italy. FUCK!" A swearing voice came from the other end of the phone, "I bet one million pounds to buy Italy to win, but I didn't expect their performance to be so bad."

"It's really unexpected." Alfaim was also a little surprised about this score, "But, what does this have to do with your call?"

"That's right. I watched this game and I was not very satisfied with Buffon's performance."

"so what?"

"This game has given me new ideas. In football games, no matter how good the goalkeeper or the defender is, he cannot stop the goal. It is like a strong shield, he cannot stop the sharpest spear. So, I will consider whether the Italian goalkeeper is worth chasing."

"Mansour, although I didn't watch the game, I think it's not fair to deny a player who has always been praised by just one game," Alfaim said.

"I knew you would say that." The super rich Chief Mansur laughed, "Okay, if you insist on buying Buffon, I have no objection. But what I want to know is, how about that Chinese striker?"

"Very good, I think he will be the key to whether Manchester City clubs can succeed as I plan."

"That's great, then I'll buy him. I'll vote for you. You don't have to worry about the transfer fee. What I want to say is to first set the team's offensive line. As for the defender and goalkeeper, I will talk about it later. I don't want to see us spend 100 million pounds and get a goalkeeper, but we're slaughtered. Compared to this, I like to see the opponent's goalkeeper pick up the ball from the goal."

"Buffon doesn't need 100 million pounds," Alfaim said with a smile. "No matter how good he is, I will not spend so much money on a goalkeeper."

"You mean, that Chinese guy is worth your 100 million pounds, that's not a small amount. Haha."

"I think he is worth it, of course, we have to negotiate with the Milanese."

"It's up to you. I believe your judgment, but if you think he's worth it, then it's worth it. 100 million pounds is not a problem. Okay, I'm going to see my baby foal. I wish you success. I hope you can see you bring that very unique Chinese star to Manchester."

"You'll see this," Alfaim said.

After hanging up the phone number of Manchester City club boss ‘Chief Mansour’, Manchester City club chairman Mr. Alfaim opened his laptop and began searching for news about the match between Italy and the Netherlands.

Someone once said that when Arabs watch news, the first thing they like to watch is the news of the three major societies. This is because they believe that what happens around them will affect the world pattern, especially the economic pattern, because they have oil.

This can be seen from Alfaim's habit of watching the news. He first started with the reports of the three major societies on this game.

AP: The Netherlands used an offense to tear the concrete defense - the Dutch gave Italy a natural loss, the 3-0 score in the first round put the world champion in the shadow of group exit. Van Nie and Sneider scored two consecutive games in the first half, and Van Bronkhorst scored the last goal in the second half. The injured Italian captain Cannavaro sat on the bench, and the defensive combination of Matrazi and Barzali was torn to pieces by the Orange Army's offense.

Reuters: The Netherlands washed away 30 years of shame - 3-0, the Netherlands played the world champion Italy in the first strong dialogue in Group C. Van Nie's controversial goal, Sneider's absolute blind shot, and Van Bronkhorst's final header brought an easy victory to the Netherlands. This game was the Dutch's first victory against Italy since the 1978 World Cup.

AFP: Italians miss Cannavaro - The Dutch have been waiting for this victory for 30 years. A clear offside ball from Van Nie may have a bit of a success, but Sneider's close volley and Van Bronkhorst's header prove that the Netherlands deserves the victory. This complete defeat without concrete defensive characteristics made Italy miss the captain Cannavaro who withdrew from this European Cup last week due to injury. Although a weak start to the competition is not uncommon for Italy, judging from this game alone, it would be difficult for Donadoni's team to win the European Cup after the World Cup.

After reading the reports of the three major agencies about this game, Alfaim shook his head. From these reports, we can see that although Italy lost to the Netherlands with three goals, Buffon's performance should still be quite outstanding, because none of these reports criticized the Italian goalkeeper. He didn't know why the 'Chief Mansour' was so angry.

Alfaim smiled. It seems that if that guy wants to go to the stadium to watch Manchester City's game in the future, he must be prepared. He has no doubt that the 'Chief Mansour' will directly determine a player because of the success or failure of a game.

Although Buffon was a little unjust, Alfaim still recognized that guy's decision. The most important thing now is to bring Zhang Yang to Manchester City. As for other players such as Buffon, I will talk about it later.

Moreover, if it is absolutely fine to get funds from the major shareholder, Alfaim is also very relaxed. Although he believes that with his own influence, if he insists on introducing Zhang Yang with 100 million pounds, other shareholders will eventually agree, but it will take some time to talk, but now, the major shareholder has nodded, isn't it better.

As long as the problem can be solved with money, it is not a problem. This sentence really applies to "Chief Mansour" and Mr. Alfaim.

PS: Second update.~~Call for red tickets.
Chapter completed!