The Day I Played with Ronaldo

When old friends meet again, there is naturally endless talk.

Kaka talked about the training and competition in AC Milan, and getting along with his new teammates, which made the listeners envious.

As the team with the second most Champions League titles, AC Milan is a well-deserved giant and has many fans in Brazil.

If Fabiano, Ricardinho, etc. have the opportunity to play in AC Milan, they will be willing to play as substitutes.

It's a pity that AC Milan still doesn't like players of their level. They are only at the national level, and they don't have EU passports. AC Milan will not waste non-European quotas on them. As a giant of AC Milan, which position is not a world-class or intercontinental player?

Although AC Milan in this era has shown signs of weakening slightly, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.

After the 2006 season, the phone door incident broke out, Juventus was relegated, AC Milan was fined, many stars began to flee Serie A, Kaka, Shevchenko transferred and left, Maldini, Costacurta, Luigi. Costa, Inzaghi, Seedorf, etc. are getting old gradually, and AC Milan has really declined.

The Champions League in the 06-07 season was their last glory.

It's not just that AC Milan is going downhill. Although Inter Milan achieved five consecutive championships in the 06-10 season and won the UEFA Champions League in the 10th season, this does not represent the recovery of Serie A.

And then in the era when Juventus dominated the country, Serie A was even more silent, making a fool of themselves in the European arena.

So if you want to compete in Serie A and conquer the "Little World Cup", just take advantage of these few years, and it will be a little bit late.

After saying goodbye to Kaka, the Sao Paulo players returned to the hotel. Rojas was strict in running the army, and everyone didn't want to be in trouble, so they spent the night before the game honestly in the hotel room.

The next morning, the team went to Yokohama International Arena for adaptive training. This stadium is the home court of the Yokohama Mariners of Japan's J-League. It was completed and used in 1998, and its shape looks fashionable and modern. The grounds are of good quality and the lawns are well maintained.

During the World Cup in Korea and Japan, this venue hosted the final at that time. The Brazilian team defeated Germany 2-0 on this venue and proudly lifted the Hercules Cup for the fifth time.

So this field is a blessed place for the Brazilian team. This also gave the Sao Paulo players confidence and felt that they could perform well in the game and beat the European powerhouse AC Milan. They forgot that there are three members of the 2002 World Cup champion team on the opposite side: Cafu,

Rivaldo, Kaka.

It is the seventh time for AC Milan to participate in the Toyota Cup. Relatively speaking, Sao Paulo is only the third time, and the experience in this event is much less than that of AC Milan.

However, in the first two competitions, in 1992 and 1993, Sao Paulo defeated their opponents and won the crown. The hero who won the championship at that time, Sao Paulo's main right back Cafu is currently playing for AC Milan.

Not many local Japanese fans came to watch the training. To the giant teams in Europe and South America, the Toyota Cup is a bit like chicken ribs. There is no meat to eat, but it is delicious to throw away. It is definitely impossible to talk about how much they value it.

And Japanese fans are no longer enthusiastic about the annual event. Especially Sao Paulo, with less star flavor, it is even more difficult to get attention. When AC Milan was training, there were a lot more fans.

The media in Italy and Brazil did not pay too much attention to this game, and only used a small amount of space for comments and analysis.

At the press conference before the game, AC Milan coach Ancelotti's attitude was somewhat perfunctory and casual. If he could, he didn't even want to take the team to travel thousands of miles to participate in such an insignificant game.

AC Milan has struggled in the league this season, and their record in the Champions League is not ideal. If there is another accident in this game and the main players are injured, his situation will be even more difficult in the second half of the season.

"We attach great importance to this game," Ancelotti said with a loose eye, saying the same social rhetoric without sincerity, "the boys are actively preparing for the game, and we will present a wonderful game to the fans tonight. "

Rojas does not attach much importance to this trophy. This season, Sao Paulo has won 3 heavyweight championships. Even adding a Toyota Cup is just icing on the cake. If the Toyota Cup loses, it will not affect the club's top management and fans. evaluation of.

"We are very happy to have the opportunity to play against such a great club as AC Milan. Everyone is very excited. It doesn't matter whether we win or lose. The significance of this game is that this is a direct dialogue between European football and South American football. Play your own style and go all out." Rojas also said the scene.

"Kaka is a very good player and I think he could develop into one of the best players on the planet. He had a great time at AC Milan and I wish him a bright future. Sao Paulo will not forget him Has contributed to the team and any time he wants to come back, we will welcome him warmly."

The head coaches of both sides have spoken in such a friendly manner, and the players will naturally not start a fight.

AC Milan's captain Maldini said in an interview with the Italian media: "Sao Paulo is a team with strong combat effectiveness. I am impressed by several players in their team. Especially Ricardo, he played in the Confederations Cup His performance is fantastic. He is very suitable for AC Milan, if he can come, it will enrich AC Milan's style of play."

Sao Paulo’s famous star Cafu said in an interview with the Brazilian media: “Ricardo is the most exciting new star that has emerged in Brazil over the years. I think he has the same potential as Ronaldo. A player like him He is fully qualified to play for a big European team, and if he joins AC Milan, I will welcome him and help him integrate into this big family."

Come on, everyone is luring Ricardo to join.

When Ricardo finished his training, he was blocked by the Italian media and asked for an interview. He responded in fluent Italian: "Thanks to Paolo (Maldini) and Marcos (Cafu) for their comments, I adore them, they are the best defenders in the world, I am very happy to have this opportunity to challenge them. "

When asked about his refusal of AC Milan's offer this summer, Ricardo smiled and replied in ambiguous terms: "AC Milan is a great team, and no player can refuse its call. But for my future, I still have Serious consideration, no decision will be made at this time."

"I have a long contract with Sao Paulo and I will continue to play for Sao Paulo until the situation changes."

"Kaka and I are very good friends. We are teammates on the field and we often get together off the field. I am sincerely happy for him that he can join AC Milan. He has realized his dream. I wish him good luck in AC Milan. all the best."

So in a peaceful atmosphere, the hands of the clock slowly pointed to the start time of the game.

At 19:00 Japan time, fireworks were set off over the stadium, and several entertainment stars came on stage to sing.

In the locker room in Sao Paulo, Rojas made the final mobilization: "We have experienced a great season and won three heavyweight honors. I know everyone is tired, but please hold on for another 90 minutes , let us end this season with a perfect performance!" ()