Chapter 865: Winning the Controversy
At this time of year, the Golden Globes and Football Masters become the hottest topics, but there are only a few people who receive the award in the end, and everyone guessed it almost.
For example, this year, there are only Ronaldo, Zheng Zhi, Carlos, Rivaldo and other guys. At the national team level, Brazil is the World Cup champion, and at the club level, Inter Milan is the Champions League champion, which basically chooses from these two aspects.
Ronaldo is still the biggest favorite among the Golden Ball and World Footballer. Zheng Zhi ranks second. Even though his current data is excellent, he is not as good as the striker.
Although domestic fans and media hope that Zheng Zhi will win the award, media from all over the world basically believe that Ronaldo has booked it.
However, on Saturday, French Football magazine came to interview Zheng Zhi, which inevitably makes people doubt that Zheng Zhi may also win this year's Golden Globe Award.
This is the third time that "French Football" has been interviewing Zheng Zhi. Zheng Zhi can be said to be familiar with the situation and has no surprise at all.
Being interviewed does not mean that he will definitely win the Golden Ball Award. In the first two interviews, he scored once and ranked second, and the Footballer won twice.
However, compared with the previous two interviews, the questions in this interview are very simple.
"French Football": Who is the player who will most inspire you in your football career?
Zheng Zhi thought about this question for a long time. In his long career, he has encountered too many inspirational players, but he can't answer that it is Ronaldo, right? This guy is still in his prime.
The answer he gave in the end was: "I think it should be Lotal Mattus."
The reporter of "French Football" was immediately surprised.
"Why is it him? Didn't you have a holiday in the Bundesliga? You almost fought, but I didn't expect that he was your idol? Does Mattus know?"
Zheng Zhi smiled: "Haha, he doesn't know. We just had festivals on the court, and there was nothing off the court. I admire his long career, both in the club and in the national team, and he is not the kind of talented player, but he has always played at the championship level. We are actually quite similar. I also hope that I can be strict with myself and be able to play until the age of 40."
"Aged 40? If you have always been a champion-level performance during this period, wouldn't other players who want to win the Golden Globes want to cry?"
"Haha, it's not that exaggerated. As you get older, the state and physical condition of professional players will definitely decline. At the end of your career, I should return to play in China. Maybe, I may not retire at the age of 40?"
"There must be a lot of people who will cry. Believe me, this is a pretty terrifying thing." A reporter from "Le France" laughed. "I don't think anyone would want you to play for that long, especially midfielders."
Zheng Zhi smiled again: "But I think with the advancement of technology, professional players will play longer and longer, and will not retire too early."
"French Football": As time goes by, you have become a world-class star yourself, so is Matteus still your idol now?
Zheng Zhi nodded: "Yes."
"French Football": Which team is your favorite, whether it is the club or the national team?
Zheng Zhi: Currently, Inter Milan.
"French Football": What kind of experiences in your football career have led to your growth?
Zheng Zhi: I have always been growing up, whether as a man or as a player. I have become strong as I grow up and learn to prepare for a Sunday game with a week of hard work. Another thing that helps me grow is that when I can’t play, I never get angry.
"French Football": Can you describe your personality? That is to say, the personality traits that can clearly separate you from other players.
Zheng Zhi: I am quite hardworking. I am a professional player and my hard work is to keep myself in the best condition at any time. I especially hate failure and always desire victory.
"French Football": Do you think you are currently at the top of your football career?
Zheng Zhi: I'm doing pretty well now, but I still have room for growth. I mean I'm stronger and more flexible.
"French Football": In the next Serie A game, Inter Milan will face Bologna. Do you think you can score goals in the game and help the team win the game?
Zheng Zhi: It doesn’t matter whether I score a goal, the most important thing is that we can win the game. Every player of Inter Milan can score...
"French Football": If Ronaldo wins the Golden Ball, will you congratulate him?
Zheng Zhi: Of course, we are good friends.
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The arrival of the reporter from "French Football" also made Zheng Zhi's teammates curious.
After the interview, Ronaldo ran over and asked, "Boss, does this mean you are going to get the second golden ball?"
Zheng Zhi shook his head: "It's hard, this year is the World Cup year, and the Golden Globe Awards should have the same name as you."
Little Ronaldo stuck out his tongue: "Hehe, Ronaldo is destined to be a great name."
In addition to Zheng Zhi, Ronaldo's other idol is Brazil's Ronaldo. "I'm very happy no matter who wins the award."
"How are you happy? You should feel pressured by your name. Everyone is a genius and has played a world-class level. Don't throw a sign on you. At present, it seems that you are really the worst at your umbrella and can't make a move."
After Zheng Zhi said this, Ronaldo's face suddenly became serious, because he immediately realized that the gap between him and the other two Ronaldo was not a little bit, but a long distance.
"I will catch up, I won't smash the sign."
"One of them is number 9 and the other is number 10, so I'll kick out No. 7!"
"Yes, we all have to have a great number, but didn't you want a 10 before? Have you changed your mind?"
"Yes, I fell in love with No. 7." Little Ronaldo nodded, and then he pointed to Robben not far away.
"That guy said he wanted to kick No. 11 out."
Zheng Zhi nodded: "He can do it too. Although he is not as clever as you, he works as hard as you."
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Inter Milan welcomed Bologna in Meazza on Sunday afternoon.
Mourinho did not change his tactics because of the draw in the Champions League, but continued to choose 433. However, Cambiaso was taken to the starter and replaced by Frenchman Dalma. There was no way, Cambiaso's condition in the last game was too bad, and Mourinho had no time to find his form.
After the opening, Inter Milan launched an attack mainly from both wings. In the 8th minute, Adriano responded to Robben's cross from the left and headed the ball near the free throw point to hit the crossbar. Then Bologna midfielder Locatelli suffered a tragedy, injured his left thigh and replaced by C Amoruso. Then Coluci was also warned by a yellow card.
Bologna's luck seemed to be very backward, but they still competed with Inter Milan through tacit cooperation and played very patiently. Both sides did not have many shooting opportunities. They basically spent the first 20 minutes in anxiety. Although Robben and Ronaldo were very impactful, the opponent's chain defense was quite good, and they couldn't rush up. Several Bologna defended the old fry too well.
In the 21st minute, Bologna cooperated with a short pass for free, and Slovenian midfielder Smit shot with his left foot from 22 meters away, and the ball slightly missed the left post. Inter Milan then launched a long pass in the backcourt. Zanetti's precise guidance directly found Adriano on the front line. Adriano topped the ball to Ronaldo who was thrusting forward to the right. Ronaldo pushed the arch of his right foot and pushed the scimitar of the moon. The ball fell to the other end of the court, but Ronaldo's left foot shot was still lacking in level.
Then Zheng Zhi sent a straight pass in the middle, Adriano shot the ball in the lower right corner of the goal, and Bologna goalkeeper saved the ball from the baseline. Zheng Zhi drove the ball into the penalty area, and Stam, who assisted, headed the ball and slipped past the goal.
In the 31st minute, Zheng Zhi dribbled the ball from the middle and was knocked down at the top of the penalty area. The arc ball he kicked with his left foot was slightly higher than the near corner of the goal.
At the end of the half, Inter Milan failed to score.
"patience,"
“We need enough patience,”
"Don't be anxious with them,"
"The goal will come, as long as we don't make any mistakes on our own initiative."
In the locker room, Zheng Zhi still comforted his teammates.
He thought Inter Milan played well, but it just took a lot of patience.
After the change of sides, Mourinho gave Cambiaso a chance again. He replaced Dalma and Grosco with Grosco. However, Inter Milan still did not improve much in offense. Bologna pushed too tightly and almost did not give Inter Milan players a chance to get the ball and adjust. Except for a few old players such as Zheng Zhi still played calmly, the young Robben and Ronaldo were not adapted.
But the draw is obviously not a good result, especially Inter Milan. They are the first to play in this round and must be able to get 3 points and put pressure on AC Milan, who is the top spot.
After 10 minutes, the offensives between the two sides continued to increase.
Bologna won the first goal opportunity. In the 63rd minute, Bologna striker Beluci took the ball and went away from Cordoba and Stam in the penalty area. He shot high from a small angle on the right side of the penalty area. He almost finished writing the score.
Not long afterwards, Beluci was still there. He retreated to the right of the midfield and faced Cambiaso with his back. He knocked the ball behind Cambiaso with one heel. The ball rolled to the feet of his teammate Nelvo. Nelvo passed Grasco along the right side line and then sent the ball into Inter Milan's penalty area. Another striker, Cruise, from Bologna, had a left-footed shot from 8 meters in front of the goal, and the ball hit Stam's thigh!
The ball bounced to Grasco's feet. Grasco's first reaction was to hand the ball to Zheng Zhi. Zheng Zhi immediately handed it to Robben. Robben quickly transferred the ball to the other side of the court this time. Robben did not stick to the ball and hit the middle. Adriano knocked the ball back to Sanetti as soon as possible. Sanetti tried to cut inward to the top of the penalty area, but was finally knocked down.
Stam came up again. This time he and Adriano stood on the back post, while Sanetti and Ronaldo were restrained in the middle. Robben chose to harass him at the front point. This time, Zheng Zhi directly sent the ball to the back post and found Stam and Adriano. The two of them doubled the Cruise of Bologna to take off. Finally, Stam grabbed the landing point on the edge of the small penalty area, and his header headed to the far corner!
1:0.
In the 78th minute, Inter Milan finally took the lead.
The lagging Bologna put strong pressure on Inter Milan. In the 83rd minute, Belucci shot from a long shot outside the penalty area, and Fontana fell to the ground to save the baseline. The corner kick was taken, and Cruise headed the ball, but there was no force on the top, and Fontana held the ball in his arms again.
Inter Milan tried to launch a counterattack, but after Zheng Zhi handed the ball to Cambiaso, Cambiaso's pass did not pass. Robben ran in vain and turned around. Bologna immediately launched a fast attack. Right back Zaccardo intercepted the ball and rushed forward. He hit Cruz and collided with Cruise to cooperate and broke into the right side of the penalty area. Stam was in a hurry to prevent the shovel. Zaccardo fell to the ground, but the referee signaled that the game would continue. Bologna players protested and Beluci was warned by a yellow card.
Because of this controversy, the Bologna players' movements became bigger. Zheng Zhi and Ronaldo were tackled to the ground one after another, and the Bologna players received yellow cards in succession.
In stoppage time, Bologna, who was attacking heavily, lost another goal. Adriano ran back from the offside position, took the ball and cut the right side, and then passed the ball to the far end. Robben finally lived up to expectations this time and pushed the ball into the upper left corner of the goal.
2:0.
The game ended 2:0, and Inter Milan finally won 3 points at home, but it caused huge controversy after the game.
Bologna players believe that the referee missed one of their penalties, and Inter Milan's second goal was invalid, they believe that Adriano was in an offside position to form an assist.
Even the Bologna head coach caught up with the lineman and cursed him.
For a moment, the court fell into chaos.
Argentine striker Cruz grabbed Adriano and asked Adriano for an explanation. Adriano shook his hand and ignored him.
However, Cruise soon caught up again, but Zheng Zhi hugged him on his shoulder.
"Man, calm down."
"The game has ended. Your behavior now will not play any role. If you think the penalty is unreasonable, you can appeal through the referee committee."
"This is not our players' fault, do you understand?"
Zheng Zhi still has a good impression of Argentine Cruise. He made great contributions to Inter Milan in his previous life and was quite low-key. Mourinho once commented on Cruise, believing that he was a world-class striker who had been buried for many years.
After Zheng Zhi said this, Cruise's anger suddenly came down. Zheng Zhi made a point. Even if there was controversy, it shouldn't be for the players, but for the referee.
It is conceivable that there will definitely be another debate after the game...
Chapter completed!