bayedsolid Chapter 198 The rain is coming
Chapter 198 The rain is coming
Chapter 198 The rain is coming
Manchester United has entered a high-speed rhythm in the first month of the new season, and the arrangement of consecutive games is surprising: in one month in August, 8 games were arranged-an average of less than 8 days.
Not only that, but the venue of the game is beyond the scope of the three islands of England. Manchester United also needs to travel long distances in Europe, because UEFA also arranged a European Super Cup match with Lazio.
No one is willing to encounter a series of hard battles just after the start, only a tough team like Manchester United thinks it doesn't matter.
Off the pitch, Ferguson has renewed his three-year contract with Manchester United.After signing the contract, Ferguson said in an interview with a BBC reporter: "The contract lasts for three years, and this will be the end of my coaching career."
When a reporter asked Ferguson why he did not retire at the peak of the "Triple Crown" and chose to continue his coaching career, Ferguson said: "I think coaching Manchester United is my life, I love Manchester United.
I think I should continue coaching while I still love this job. "
Of course, no one would think of the later story-Ferguson did not coach Manchester United for another three years, but for another 13 years!
What attracts more fans' attention also comes from outside the game. Ferguson's autobiography "Managing My Life" began to be serialized in the English media.
In his autobiography this time, he kept breaking out explosive news, which was enough to stun the "little friends" in football.
Not only the people involved in the English football world are on the verge of a formidable enemy, specifically explaining and fighting back against Ferguson's revelations, but even foreign clubs, star agents, police and the English Football Association have been alarmed.
As before, the Premier League kicks off with a Charity Shield match. On August 1999, 8, Manchester United and Arsenal faced each other at Wembley Stadium.Judging from the game scene, both teams were not in the best condition. Arsenal had many main players missing, especially the strength of the striker and back line were affected. Henry had not joined at that time, and Anelka was also absent from the game because he wanted to transfer to Real Madrid.
However, the Gunners have shown a better state after returning from training in France, which is much better than Manchester United, which has traveled a long distance from Australia and East Asia for business performances and warm-ups.
Players such as Vieira, Kanu, Parlor and Brazilian defender Sylvinho in the arsenal all performed well.
The game started with Manchester United having an advantage. Almost no new players joined, but Manchester United, who replaced the main goalkeeper, was obviously more integrated and tacit than Arsenal, although their speed and physical confrontation could not take advantage.In the 37th minute, Manchester United won a free kick in the frontcourt.
Set-piece expert Beckham took the penalty 30 meters away. He is now a well-known star in England. He has completely shaken off the shadow of the 98 World Cup. The referee whistled. Beckham ran up, swung his legs, hit the ball, and drew a "Beckham scimitar" with the ball.
However, the slow motion of the TV showed that the ball had crossed the goal line when it bounced from the crossbar to the ground. This goal should be recorded in Beckham's account.
But the referee only blew his whistle when York scored a supplementary shot, and finally counted finding a goal on York.York luckily scored a goal.
In fact, this is considered a misjudgment, although it has little effect on the outcome of the game.Both Ferguson and Beckham expressed their understanding of the decision after the game.Beckham believes that as long as Qiudong can win, it doesn't matter who gets the goal.
After Manchester United took the lead, the offensive became less, and the game gradually tilted towards the opponent.In the second half, Arsenal surrounded Manchester United to attack. Bosnich, who was officially starting for Manchester United for the first time, was in a hurry and embarrassed.In the 67th minute, Vieira made a penalty kick and Nigerian striker Kanu made it.
10 minutes later, Kanu entered the hinterland of Manchester United to attract defensive passes and assists. Midfielder Parlor shot and scored - Arsenal reversed the game 2-1.
This is Manchester United's first defeat since losing to Middlesbrough in December last year, after they remained unbeaten in 12 games.
However, relatively speaking, Ferguson has not paid much attention to the championship trophy of the Charity Shield. He was not unhappy with the result of the game. In an interview after the game, he just said, "We don't think the strength of the team has deteriorated, and everything will return to the right track. We will show our true ability in the league."
The honor of winning the Charity Shield for the second consecutive year allowed Wenger to temporarily escape from Anelka's turmoil. Unwilling to be lonely, he pointed the finger of attack at Manchester United.
Wenger said: "Manchester United is not a great team. I don't believe there is anything special about Manchester United. They only have a huge squad."
Talking about the opponent's triple crown last season, Wenger said, "The reason why Manchester United won the triple crown is largely due to luck. In the European Champions Cup, they encountered many opponents in the semi-finals and quarter-finals. Many of the main players were absent, and the final was even more lucky. Don't forget that in the FA Cup, we missed a shot from [-] yards before the end. If Bergkamp scored a penalty kick, they would have nothing to do."
Wenger continued to tease Manchester United: "What fans need to know is that Manchester United spent a lot of money on player transactions. We are very different. Manchester United spent 900 million pounds to acquire players last season. The result was that they only overwhelmed us by one point in the league and only a small victory in the FA Cup. They are nothing more than that."
Ferguson's response was simple, "If you lose, you lose. Don't be so jabbering. I'll talk about it if I win!"
On August 8, Manchester United failed in another championship trophy. The Red Devils lost 27 to 0 to the Italian powerhouse Lazio in the UEFA Super Cup in Monaco.
However, just like the Charity Shield, the European Super Cup has never been paid much attention by wealthy clubs, and winning or losing has little impact.Asked whether the Super Cup loss would affect the title race and the Champions League, Ferguson said, "The Super Cup is just a game and it's over. Our team is making a good start to the league and the Champions League hasn't started yet. I've always had a lot of confidence in the final result."
Losing to Arsenal and losing the Charity Shield and losing to Lazio to lose the Super Cup is not a problem for Ferguson. His troubles come from the revelations in his autobiography.
In this autobiography, which can be called "Hot Stunner", Ferguson has already revealed and criticized many big-name stars such as Gascoigne, Shearer, Strachan, etc., and also aimed his gunfire at assistant coach Kidd, which led to a bloodbath in English football.
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