The Champions League is an honor that every professional player dreams of. It represents the highest honor a professional player can get at a club.
Eto'o, the only one in inter who has won the Champions League, said: no matter how many times you have won the Champions League, you will not be tired of it. You just want to win more.
For players who have never won the Champions League, the significance of the Champions League is unparalleled.
Especially Materazzi, Cordoba, Samuel, Lucio and Zanetti, who have never won the Champions League, this is probably their last chance. Their desire for the championship is stronger than that of young people such as Gao Xiaodong, Sneijder and Pandev.
In order to get the chance to start, to get the chance to substitute, and even to get into the big list, Inter's players did their best in training, and even there was a dispute between Motta and Cambiasso because of the tackle.
Of course, the players not only work hard to win the favor of Jose, they also look for other ways to get into the squad.
Due to the influence of volcanic ash, Inter Milan will arrive at the Bernabeu three days in advance for the final of the Champions League. The morning before the departure, when the players of Inter Milan are training at the base of pinetina, Balotelli's agent laiola came to No.24 Durini street.
"Hello, Mino, do you want to talk about Balotelli's transfer? I have already said that Balotelli's transfer will wait until after the Champions League final
Moratti hated laiola very much and thought that he encouraged him to go to Barcelona. But after inter eliminated Barcelona and reached the final, he felt much better about laiola, because if it wasn't for Yibu, he wouldn't spend 50 million to buy Gao Xiaodong and Eto'o wouldn't come. Now inter may still be in the last eight of the Champions League .
Raiola sat down on the sofa with a stomach thrust out and said with a smile: "Madam President, I'm not here to talk about Mario's transfer today. Since Jose is ready to leave, Mario's transfer need not be so anxious. I want to talk about Mario's playing in the Champions League final today."
Moratti spread out his hand and said: "Mino, you've got the wrong person. You should talk to Jose. I won't take care of these tactical matters. I promised him when he came."
Raiola said with a smile: "I will definitely go to Jose, but I need to talk with you first. First of all, I think it should be clear that Balotelli has the strength to start, Pandev, Milito and Eto'o are not better than Mario. Second, Mario and Gao Xiaodong have a good personal relationship and good cooperation, so he should play. Third, if he wants to play, he should play You want Balotelli to sell when he transfers. I think you should give him a chance to perform in the final
Moratti waved his hand and said, "I understand what you said, but I can't help you."
Raiola said: "you just need to talk to him about the situation. I'll go to him. President, it's a matter of having the best of both worlds. I'm not thinking about my interests. I'm thinking about the interests of Inter Milan and Mario. If Mario scores a goal in the Champions League final, he may be sold 10 million more. If Mario is selected into the Italian national team and plays in the world cup in South Africa, his price may catch up with last year's Gao Xiaodong. "
It has to be said that laiola can be as famous as Mendes, and indeed has the ability to demagogue people. Moratti was moved and said: "OK, I'll call Jose in a moment."
Raiola said: "Madam President, it should not be too late. Jose will announce the list today. I hope you play now. Then I will go to see him and get things done."
Half an hour later, Raiola left 24 Durini Street contentedly and drove his Ferrari to the pinetina training base.
After training in the morning, Raiola came to Jose's office.
"What are you doing here?"
There is no good feeling for Raiola at all. Of course, he is more impolite.
Raiola was not embarrassed at all. He said with a smile: "Jose, the president has called you. I want to ask for a favor with you. It turns out that Mario is a genius. I hope you can start him in the Champions League final."
"First Jose almost laughed angrily, "are you sure you're not here to be funny? Even if I forget Balotelli's mental handicap off the field, why does he start
Raiola said: "Mario is no worse than Eto'o, Milito and Pandev. Sneijder's injury is unknown. I think you and inter need Mario."
"It's impossible, even if Mario is my son, he doesn't have a chance to start," he said coldly
Laiola of course know that Jose will not let Balotelli start, he is asking for money, "Jose, if you can't start, let Mario substitute."
"Sneijder is ready to play, Mario has no chance to be a substitute," he said coldlyLaiola said with a shy face: "it's OK to appear in those unimportant times."
"It doesn't matter a minute in the Champions League final," he said mercilessly
Raiola got angry and jumped up like a cat stepping on its tail. "Jose, this is revenge. You are Mendes' man. Mendes wants Mario, but Mario is under my flag, so you block him."
Mourinho said coldly: "whatever you say, as long as I am coach of international Milan, let me has the final say. Please leave my office and bring it to my door. Thank you
"You..." Raiola gritted his teeth in anger: "Jose! The mountains don't turn, the water does. There will be a day when you need me. "
"Wait till that day comes. Please. I'll have a rest."
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When Raiola came to find Jose, the two old captains of Inter Milan, Zanetti and Materazzi, came to Gao Xiaodong's room.
"Xiaodong, is mussel really going to leave?"
Materazzi sat on the edge of the bed and asked straight to the point.
Gao Xiaodong scratched his head and said vaguely: "I don't know. I don't think he can be sure."
Materazzi then said, "will you go?"
Gao Xiaodong shook his head and said: "I haven't thought about it yet. Let's talk about it after the Champions League."
"This is your second time in the Champions League final. For you, there are still plenty of opportunities to win the Champions League, but Materazzi and I have only one chance. No matter you go or not, I hope you can help Inter Milan get a Champions League trophy," said Zanetti
Materazzi looked forward and said, "yes! I became the mascot of a season in inter because I didn't win the Champions League. I'm not reconciled. If I can realize this wish, I will retire immediately and travel around the world with my wife. Xiao Dong, I may not have the chance to appear, but you don't let me down. It's up to you if Inter can win the cup
Gao Xiaodong said: "Captain, you think too much. No matter whether you go or not, I will try my best to play well in the final. To tell you the truth, after the failure of the last Champions League final, my desire for the championship is no less than you."
Sanetti said with a smile: "there are too many rumors recently. We are afraid that you are young and affected. So we come to talk with you. Seeing your current state, we can rest assured. Don't have pressure. As long as you do your best, no matter what the final result is, we old guys can accept it."
Gao Xiaodong was warm in his heart and said: "don't worry, team SA and team ma. The champion belongs to Inter Milan. I promise you that no one can take it away."
Materazzi was relieved and said: "well, I believe you Xiaodong, nothing can affect your play, and nothing can stop you from going all out. Xiaodong, have a rest, let's go."
Materazzi and Zanetti stood up and walked out one after another. When they got to the door, Zanetti stopped and turned to Gao Xiaodong and said: "although we had misunderstandings with you at the beginning of the season, we still feel sorry for you, but now no matter Argentina or other players, all inter players want you to stay."
With that, sanetti left with Materazzi, leaving Gao Xiaodong standing there in a daze.