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Chapter 166 UEFA's 'conspiracy'
Chapter 166 UEFA's 'conspiracy'
The same is Manchester United, the same is the host first and then the guest. Can Roma avenge their 1-7 loss last season?In the words of Rome manager Prade: "Manchester United is the strongest opponent among the 8 teams, and we are the strongest team to beat them." Obviously, Manchester United is not the opponent Rome most wants to meet.In addition to the lack of psychological and schedule advantages, Manchester United's fast and overall advancement style of play also seems to be a sharp weapon against Rome.
Judging from the four matches between the two teams in the past two seasons, Roma is still not used to this style of play. Manchester United will not give Totti and Mancini as much backcourt space as Real Madrid did.In addition, the two teams are facing tough battles in their respective leagues. Manchester United and Chelsea are fighting to the death. Although Manchester United still has a leading advantage, it is not solid.Rome is also not daring to relax in the slightest in order to catch up with Inter Milan.
In the upper half, the collision between Arsenal and Liverpool will make many Premier League supporters regret. The two teams eliminated the Milan duo in the last round, showing their strong competitiveness.In terms of technical ability, Arsenal is unique among the top four in the Premier League. In terms of experience and adaptability in the Champions League, Liverpool has been given high hopes. It can be said that among the top four in the Premier League, the two teams in the best state Teams will cancel each other out by one.
However, on the issue of the previous draw, UEFA encountered trouble. One and a half hours before the draw, the results of this draw were published on the Internet.
The incident was widely reported by the European media. 90 minutes before the draw ceremony, that is, at 10:28 a.m. local time on Friday, a newspaper disclosed the result of the draw in advance on its website, and all matches were exactly the same as the final result. .
In addition, according to the newspaper’s disclosure, before the lottery, the gaming company refused to accept betting on the result of the match.
In this regard, a UEFA spokesperson refuted it: "This newspaper is only lucky to guess the result. The result of this draw is completely different from the draw rehearsal. I think it's just someone who guessed right occasionally. It's all luck. "
"That's the only explanation we can give."
A spokesman for UEFA also pointed out that the draw was conducted live on TV and it was impossible to do anything wrong. "This draw is open to the public and club representatives. The balls drawn are all the same color without any marks on them. I am only ten meters away from the lottery site. The result of the draw was also read out by Mr. Taylor immediately. impossible."
After the announcement of the quarter-finals, it is recognized that the team that poses the greatest threat to the top four of the Premier League is undoubtedly Barcelona. The United are willing to see Barcelona challenge it in order to avoid the emergence of a complete monopoly of the Premier League.In fact, after AC Milan eliminated Manchester United last season, UEFA officials were thankful for avoiding the final between the Premier League. I am afraid they don't want to lose a team that can wrestle with the Premier League early.
And Manchester United will become the team that carries the banner of the Premier League. The Red Devils are the only Premier League team in the lower half.Interestingly, as the only representative of the Premier League in the second half, Manchester United will first meet Roma and then Barcelona (more likely) on the way forward. While the upper half was dominated by the Premier League, there was a subtle situation in the lower half where two strong teams blocked the first Premier League team. Among them, it seemed that there was a painstaking "design" in the lower half to keep a non-Premier League team from entering the final.
Mr. Ferguson is obviously well aware of this. There has never been any real fairness in the football world. There are only interests. Everyone must compete under this premise.
However, when Ferguson couldn't sleep, someone in Rome had trouble falling asleep.
The Roma team will lack captain Totti. The Wolves were injured in the league last weekend and may not be able to play in the second round against Manchester United. However, Totti has been absent many times this season. Under the circumstances, Vucinic, who has been in outstanding form recently, may replace the center forward.
But what is more troublesome is Juan. The Brazilian central defender who has established his starting position also missed the game due to injury.
Often games are like this, before the game is much more lively than the game, the next day Mr. Ferguson took the initiative to accept an exclusive interview with the media while sipping tea in the hotel lobby.
Ferguson said: "The opponent lacks Totti, but I don't think it will make the game easier. Roma is stronger than last season, and we may lack the entire left. Giggs, Carrick and Everett Whether La can play will depend on their last training before the game. You will want to play with the strongest lineup, but this is often a luxury. In front of such important games, the state is the most important thing, at least we are very good at the moment. Satisfied with my state. Maybe what we need now is to care about the fans who travel with the team."
Spalletti is full of confidence in his home game: "On paper, Manchester United are stronger, not only offensively, but also defensively - they have the best players. But away from home, they may be stronger than at home. Much more dangerous. But winning at home is our stated goal."
Nicole was also caught by the reporter when he was shopping in the hotel shop, "Nicole, please say something, we came all the way from Manchester, so please say something." The reporter's pitiful appearance made Nicole dumbfounded.
"What are you talking about? I don't know what to say?" Nichol thought for a while, but really didn't know what to say. Although Mr. Ferguson didn't issue any gag order, Nichol still knew what not to say.
"Let's talk about UEFA's draw. Many media have analyzed that this draw is full of conspiracy. What do you think?"
"That's not a good question for you," Nickton became alert. This seemingly honest and honest reporter is not a kind person. "I don't think it doesn't matter who the opponent is. All the teams have proven that they can enter the quarterfinals." For myself, the draw is meaningless, and no opponent can pass easily, including Roma."
Seeing the undeterred reporters, Nicole had no choice but to continue to flicker, "But I like the result of the lottery very much, because now I find that there is actually a great advantage of going abroad for competitions, that is, to appreciate the exotic customs instead of Being in England, I am now looking forward to next season's Club World Cup."
After finishing speaking, Nicole hurried back to the room, completely dispelling the thought of choosing a gift, who knew how many annoying reporters were waiting for him.
In the restaurant at noon, the assistant coach announced the team's decision, that is, today's training will be changed to the hotel's gym, the original training plan will be canceled, and everyone will not be allowed to step out of the hotel's gate. The request made some young guys seriously dissatisfied, especially the little fat Rooney.
The game was approaching, and Manchester United only got one chance to adapt to the field, which was seriously shrunk. The management staff of the stadium used the excuse of maintaining the turf, but just let the Manchester United players step on it, and did not let Manchester United complete a training session according to the regulations. Although Manchester United The staff of the club lodged a protest with UEFA, but this requires a process.
(End of this chapter)