Chapter 122: What to know in Rotterdam
After the match, at the press conference, both coaches condemned the irrational behavior of the fans. Lippi stated, "Impulsive fans ruined this game."
The media's primary concern was Wang Feng's injury. Cooper said, "After examination, Wang Feng is not seriously injured, but he will miss the next league match against Brescia."
"This incident is the most absurd accident in European football this year. It should not have happened on the football field. The football association should take relevant measures to prevent such incidents from happening again," Cooper added.
The next day, Italy's mainstream media reported on the unexpected incident in the match, and the football association promptly introduced related punitive measures.
Mainly targeting AC Milan's fans, for the remaining three home games, they will be prohibited from entering the stadium to support the home team. As for regulations, relevant officials are still negotiating whether it is necessary to prohibit fans from carrying throwable objects during important matches.
On the weekend, in the 31st round of Serie A, Inter Milan hosted Brescia at home. Wang Feng, who had recovered from his injury, was still not included in the squad list but rested at home as per the team doctor's request.
He could only do aerobic exercises while watching Inter Milan's match on TV.
In this match, both Serie A veterans Ronaldo from Inter Milan and Roberto Baggio from Brescia displayed superb skills, each contributing two goals. As a result, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, and Inter Milan only gained one point.
The most eye-catching match of this round was Juventus vs. AC Milan. The two teams fought fiercely, and Juventus scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute of the second half by Trezeguet.
After Juventus secured all three points, they leveled the total points on the league table with Inter Milan, with Inter Milan only maintaining an advantage in goal difference.
A week later, in the 32nd round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Chievo away. This promoted team intended to fight to the end this season and was competing with AC Milan for a spot in the Champions League, with both teams very close in points.
For both sides, this match was a must-win.
Then, he smiled mysteriously and whispered, "As a port city, Rotterdam also has some other fun places to go. Whoever wants to go later, just follow me."
Vieri and Recoba looked understandingly, while Zanetti said helplessly, "Don't overdo it. If the coach blames us later, you guys will be in trouble."
Consicao waved his hand, saying, "It's okay. We'll definitely be back at the hotel before nine, and you can rest assured."
He then grabbed Wang Feng and said, "You should come with us and broaden your horizons. Holland is a good place."
Wang Feng quickly dodged his grasp and said, "Don't count me in. I don't want to 'broaden my horizons' like that." Vieri joked, "Wang is a clean-living person, unlike us nightlife experts. Don't force him."
After dinner, the group split into several groups. Consicao and the others quietly left first, while Wang Feng, Mattarazi, and Zanetti agreed to visit the sights of Rotterdam together.
Taking a boat tour of the Grand Canal was a very pleasant experience. Mattarazi said, "I should have brought Daniela here. She has always liked this kind of environment."
Zanetti laughed and said, "If you do that, Mr. Cooper will definitely go crazy."
"You can come here in the summer. Finland and Sweden are also good choices."
At dinner, they arrived at the famous Arcade Market, where they found cuisines from all over the world. Wang Feng was surprised to find a Sichuan restaurant there.
He enthusiastically invited Mattarazi and Zanetti to join him. Seeing the bright red peppers on the dishes, both of them hesitated to eat, but after taking a bite, they couldn't stop and exclaimed with satisfaction.
This also caused trouble for them. They both suffered from diarrhea after returning to the hotel that night and were in no spirit the next day during training, just like Consicao and the others.
Cooper was furious, thinking that Mattarazi and Zanetti had also gone overboard, so he trained them rigorously.
"I'll never try that hellish food again," Mattarazi said with a bitter face.