Chapter 111 A day that changed the pattern of European football
The joy of winning the treble has gradually faded. In the week after the final, the media reported endlessly on Lazio's treble and the tenth Champions League title of a winning individual.
It is rare to see articles like this nowadays.
No matter how great a champion is, he cannot withstand time.
People will get tired of these one day.
Instead of praising Lazio's championship, people are more concerned about two other things.
That's where the winning streak goes, and where Lazio will go after losing that streak.
The more successful the team is, the more people worry about Lazio's future.
Because there is no way anyone can do anything better than winning all the time. Where will the new coach take Lazio?
Will the huge gap be unacceptable to Lazio fans by then?
These issues are more important than the championship.
The championship is in the past from the day it is won.
Some envious media ridiculed Lazio's honor as the honor of constant victory, which has nothing to do with Lazio. With the departure of the constant victory, Lazio's true colors will also be exposed.
Although they are acting out of sour grapes mentality, what they say makes sense.
Lazio's honors are all obtained with the help of constant victory.
Winning often proves his ability. He can win the championship if he changes to another team.
But what about Lazio? Can it still be so brilliant after changing its head coach?
Moreover, Lazio is not a giant with rich foundations like Milan, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Compared with these giants, their foundation is still very weak.
Once Chang Sheng is gone, it may lead to a collapse.
It's quite sad to see such a strong team fall apart overnight.
Before the Champions League final, Lazio's shareholding change was completed, and Lotito sold up to 60% of his shares to an American consortium.
However, considering that Lazio was preparing for the Champions League final at the time, the club did not make any changes in personnel.
Now that the finals have ended long ago, the day for a change of dynasty has come.
The new boss will be completely revealed, ending all the previous speculations in the media.
And Chang Sheng will definitely announce where his next club will be. Look at the entire European football world and see which lucky guy is favored by Chang Sheng.
Chang Sheng's outstanding performance this season will definitely strengthen the determination of those giants to snatch him. Chang Sheng is like a strategic weapon. Whoever has Chang Sheng has the capital to deter other countries.
I don’t know who will come up with such a terrifying sky-high contract in the end...
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For the media, and for European football, July 1st, 2222, is destined to be a day that will be recorded in history forever.
On this day, Chang Sheng will hold a press conference, at which he will announce his future - although the letter Chang Sheng sent to the media did not say what the purpose is, but everyone is not a fool and can guess it.
come out.
Besides announcing his whereabouts, what else could it be?
On the same day, Lazio Club will also officially announce their ownership change, and the new owner will also be unveiled.
The old man is leaving and the new man is coming.
The change of an era was completed on this day.
A news agency commented: "This day will change the pattern of European football, there is no doubt about it! An old dynasty will come to an end, and another new dynasty will be born in its infancy."
However, what makes the media feel a little strange is that only Chang Sheng announced the specific time and location of the press conference, which is in the press hall of Wanda Stadium. This may be his last press conference here.
However, Lazio Club did not announce a press conference. Do they plan to just publish an official message on the official website and be done with it?
Isn’t this too shabby?
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Lotito is sitting in the club president's office inside the Wanda Stadium. The large chair was moved from his own company's office. After joining Lazio Club, he needed money and practiced strict frugality.
Almost everything available for sale has been sold.
A chair made by Cragnotti was also auctioned.
If there was no chair to sit on, he moved his own chair in the company, saving a lot of office expenses.
This chair has been with him for thirty years. It was with him when he was in the company. It was still with him after he came to Lazio Club.
The edges and corners of the wooden handrails have been smoothed and the paint has been rubbed off.
The leather seat surface also showed a lot of wear and tear.
But he never changed it.
This is no longer as simple as a chair, but a memorial.
Not only this chair, but also all the furnishings in this office are endowed with more commemorative significance.
Lotito hoped that their new owners would not throw them away... Of course, he said that and it didn't matter.
Just like the first thing he did when he came to this club was to sell everything left by the savior, he believed that the new owner of the club would do the same.
No one wants to use something that someone else has used.
He patted the armrest, somewhat reluctantly.
He suddenly began to regret and felt that he should not have sold the club.
If your health is not good, you can hand over more work to others, such as Tare, who has been with you for so many years and is so loyal. You should also let him take on more responsibilities. Wouldn't it be better to give him a vice chairman?
?
He is still the president of the club and he still owns the club, but he just no longer manages the day-to-day affairs and is not as hands-on as before.
but…···
He thought again.
Even if you are the chairman of the club and Chang is gone, what are you doing here? Are you watching this club that you have put countless efforts into slide into the abyss step by step?
That would probably be more uncomfortable than killing yourself, right?
As the chairman of the club, he is unable to do anything, so he might as well resign early.
I hope her new boss can treat her well...
While Lotito was thinking wildly, the office door was knocked open.
"Please come in." Lotito quickly came to his senses and straightened his posture.
Today is the official handover day to the club. He wants to meet guests, so he must not pay attention to his manners.
Tare opened the door and walked in.
"Mr. Chairman, Chang is here," he said.
Lotito was taken aback, but quickly reacted—the press conference where Chang Sheng announced his departure was also held here. He could naturally come to him, so there was nothing surprising about it.
So he nodded.
"Invite him in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chang Sheng turned around from behind Ta Lei and came out.!
Seeing Lotito sitting upright on the chair, he smiled: "I think it would be better to come and talk to you, Mr. Chairman."
Lottie didn't expect him to come in so quickly. She quickly stood up, walked around the desk, and faced Chang Sheng.
"You don't need to call me 'Mr. President,' Chang. From now on, I am not the club president of Lazio, and you are no longer the head coach of Lazio..."
There was a little bit of disappointment in his tone.
Chang Sheng looked at this old man. At the beginning, he and he worked together to envision Lazio's future with high spirits, detail by detail, and they finally realized these visions.
Lazio's football schools are located in Asia, Europe, Africa, South America and North America, and in 25 countries on five continents, with a total of 38 football schools.
Lazio's youth training system has also blossomed.
Lazio was a huge commercial success.
Not to mention Lazio's competitive results.
Behind these achievements are the hard work he and Lotito put in.
In terms of running the club, Lotito has done more than himself. He is actually only responsible for leading the team's training and competitions.
It was Lotito who did it personally and opened up the situation for Lazio all over the world.
It was very pleasant to work with him.
I am really lucky to have met such a good club president at the beginning of my coaching career. Otherwise, I might have spent ten years wandering around, and I would never have achieved such a brilliant achievement.
Lotito gave himself the power and stable environment he dreamed of, allowing him to flex his muscles and realize his ambitions.
I am today thanks to this gray-haired old man.
Seeing his disappointed expression now that the club was sold, Chang Sheng also realized Lotito's love for Lazio.
It's better to tell him the truth. I hope he won't get too excited and have any accidents...
So Chang Sheng asked: "Have you taken the medicine, Mr. Chairman?"
He still insisted on calling Lotito Mr. Chairman.
"Are you talking about antihypertensive drugs? I have taken them, thank you for your concern." Lotito replied.
Chang Sheng nodded: "That's good. I hope you won't be too excited about what I'm going to tell you next..."
Hearing what he said, Lotito looked at him doubtfully.
"I've changed my mind and I don't plan to leave Lazio!"
Lotito was stunned for a moment, and then he asked in surprise: "Huh? Uh... What's going on? Did I hear you right? You said you don't plan to leave Lazio? But why?
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"Why should I leave Lazio? I am already the owner of this club!"
Chang Sheng said with a smile.
Lotito's eyes widened instantly!
"Hey Mr. Chairman, are you okay?"
Seeing his appearance, Chang Sheng quickly asked.
"Uh...I, I'm okay..." Lotito stretched out his hand to hold the table - he really almost fell down just now.
He was truly frightened.
"No... how could you be the owner of the club? That... American consortium..." He was so frightened that he even spoke incoherently.
"That's just a shell I made. In fact, there is no American consortium." Chang Sheng explained with a smile.
"But why are you doing this..."
"If I say that behind the Russians are the 'Uncultivated Faction' pushing for it, would you believe it?" Chang Sheng put away his smile.
Hearing Chang Sheng's words, Lotito was startled again, but his expression soon returned to normal. He slowly walked back behind the table, then held the armrests with both hands and sat down slowly.
"So that's it, that's it..." He murmured, and then he raised his head and looked at Chang Sheng: "So you bought the club with your own money?"
Lotito is clear about the fact that Chang Sheng is rich.
Therefore, he was not surprised at all that Chang Sheng was able to buy Lazio directly.
Chang Sheng nodded and answered Lotito's question.
Lotito leaned back on the large chair and looked up at the ceiling.
"You know, Chang? Just before you came, I was worried about the fate of the furniture in this office. I was worried that the new boss would not like this shabby furniture and throw them all away. Then I might as well I'm moving back by myself. I'm as worried about the future of the club as I am about the furniture. I don't know how the new owner will treat this club and whether the things we have worked so hard to build will be worthless in his eyes. Not worth it? Then just like disposing of these old furniture, dispose of our hard work..."
Chang Sheng said nothing and stood in front of him, listening quietly to what he said.
"Now you tell me that you will be the new owner of the club. I was surprised at first, but now I am very happy, really happy from the bottom of my heart. Because I know that Lazio will not slide to hell! What we did before Then everything has the best outcome! You did the right thing, Chang. There is no one in this world who is more suitable to be the chairman of this club than you! Being able to hand the club into your hands is the last vestige in my heart. I have no regrets anymore. Thank you, Chang."
After saying that, he withdrew his gaze and looked at Chang Sheng.
Chang Sheng asked him with a smile: "You can still continue to be the chairman of the club, Mr. Chairman."
Lotito shook his head: "No, if it were you, I can retire peacefully. I want to spend more time with my family and have a good rest. From now on, I only need to enjoy Lazio's victory. It is a very simple happiness that I yearn for. If you need help, I recommend Tare to you. He is a very good management talent, although you had some conflicts over the contract renewal before, but..."
Chang Sheng waved his hand and interrupted him: "I know, there is a reason. We don't have any problems now."
Lotito looked at Chang Sheng in surprise: "You know everything?"
Chang Sheng nodded: "I know everything."
"Tale told you?"
"No, I guessed it."
Lotito lowered his head: "I'm sorry, Chang..."
"You don't have to apologize to me, Mr. Chairman. Just like a couple, even if they quarrel a lot in this life, they still love each other in their hearts, right?"
Lotito smiled: "I don't even have the last regret. Thank you, Chang."
He stood up, walked to the table, and opened his arms to Chang Sheng.
Chang Sheng also opened his arms.
The two men embraced each other passionately in the office, and everything was just like it was when they first met. They trusted each other and had no rift in their hearts, just like Boya and Zhong Ziqi.
As seventeen years have passed, this emotion has become stronger and more fragrant, like a jar of fine wine.
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After the reporters arrived at the press hall of Wanda Stadium, it was still some time before the press conference started, and there was no one on the podium.
Everyone simply got together and gathered in small groups to inquire about the news, to see if anyone knew where Chang Sheng's next home would be after he left Lazio.
As a result, after asking around, no one had a clue.
"Where do you often go? I don't know, do you know?"
"What, you don't know either!"
"It's true that no news has been released at all! Chang's confidentiality work was really good this time!"
"Maybe Chang will choose to take a year off?"
"Don't be kidding. If he takes a year off, the European giants will go crazy for another year. They won't let Chang get his wish!"
While there was a lot of discussion, the side door was opened.
Chang Sheng walked out of it.
The discussion in the room all disappeared the moment they saw Chang Sheng.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on him.
But the person who came out immediately after was club president Lotito, which surprised everyone.
What surprised them was yet to come.
Tare also came out behind Lotito.
The three giants of the Lazio club appeared here at the same time, which surprised the reporters.
What does Chang Sheng’s announcement about his next family have to do with Lotito and Tarre?
Why are they here?
Under everyone's doubtful eyes, the three people sat down on the rostrum.
Only then did everyone notice that there were three chairs placed on the rostrum, one for each person...
After the three people sat down, Chang Sheng knocked on the microphone, and a "dong dong dong" sound came from the speaker.
This impolite move did not arouse any protest from the media reporters. Everyone was used to Chang Sheng's informality...
This is not important at all, they only care about what Chang Sheng will say next.
Changshengjian speakers are normal.
So he put his mouth in front of the microphone.
He looked at the reporters and said: "Let everyone take time out of your busy schedule to come here. Naturally, I have something to tell you. I guarantee you will not regret coming here. There will definitely be big news for you to report. Next...
...Everyone knows that my contract with Lazio Club expires on June 30, so where will I go next?"
Chang Sheng looked at the reporters with a smile and said nothing.
At this time, there are still exciting things to do!
The reporter below gritted his teeth in his heart.
But they can only do this in their hearts, and they dare not show it on the surface.
Now Chang Sheng is a master who no one can afford to offend.
If he sees you unhappy and kicks you out, will there be any more big news?
Chang Sheng scanned the entire venue and was very satisfied with the reporters' reactions.
Only then did he speak again.
"Now it's time to reveal the mystery, where will I go? Where will I go? I won't go anywhere! I will stay at Lazio!"
When he finished speaking, there was silence below.
Everyone heard what he said, but their minds hadn't reacted yet.
What does it mean to stay at Lazio...···
What's the meaning?
What's the meaning……
mean……
Holy shit!
All the reporters in the room were so shocked that they sat up straight!
Stay at Lazio?
Is Chang Sheng going to fucking leave?
Seeing the panic expressions on the faces of these reporters, Chang Sheng was in a particularly good mood.
He smiled brightly: "There is another thing announced at the same time. It is about the change of ownership of Lazio Club..."
Before the reporters could recover from the last news, Chang Sheng had already begun to announce another matter. They just listened numbly and did not show any different expressions to the news.
What kind of shareholding change? It doesn't matter at all now! No matter what news there is, there will be no more sensational announcement that Chang Sheng will continue to stay in Lazio!
Chang Sheng ignored the reporters' absent-mindedness and continued: "I am very honored to tell you that I have purchased 60% of the shares from Mr. Lotito, so starting from today, I am already a member of Lazio Club.
There’s a new boss…···”
Among the reporters, there were those who reacted quickly. They immediately realized how sensational what Chang Sheng was talking about was...
As for their previous belief that nothing would be more sensational than the winner's announcement to stay at Lazio... they all know they were so wrong!
Chang Sheng's words were like thunderbolts. Every time he said a word, they exploded in their minds, and there was a continuous sound of thunder.
"However, I personally am not interested in holding a management position or anything like that. So for now, Talay will temporarily manage the daily operations of the club..."
Chang Sheng said and looked at Ta Lei who was sitting on his right.
"And I will continue to serve as the team's head coach. In other words, I will sign a new contract with the club.
This contract has no expiration date and I will stay at Lazio forever!"
"For those opponents who have been enduring humiliation and waiting for a chance to come back, enemies... Do you think you can ride on Lazio's neck and shit from next season? I'm sorry to disappoint you. Please forgive me.
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Chang Sheng said to the camera again: "I also want to tell the uncultivated sect who want to resurrect the corpse, don't think that if you find a Russian player, you will have a chance to return to Lazio. No way! As long as I am still here
One day, don’t you ever fucking think about setting foot in the North Stand again! A lost dog should live its life with its tail between its legs, if you dare to have any objections, believe it or not, I will kill you in minutes?!"
He said this with murderous intent, and no one doubted what he said or laughed at him.
Because everyone believes that he has this ability!
Finally, Chang Sheng said: "I want to say to the Lazio fans, I'm sorry for making you worry these days. I am fifty years old this year, and I plan to retire when I am seventy-five, so we still have twenty-five years left."
Years, in these twenty-five years... As compensation, what else do you want? Tell me, and I will make it happen for you one by one! Let us become the eternal legend of this eternal city together!"
His words were very domineering and confident. Likewise, no reporter would doubt him. His ability to win often is due to his ability!
The whole of Europe will tremble under the iron cavalry of Chang Sheng and Blue Eagle!
This day is indeed the day that changes the pattern of European football... Twenty-five years from now, European football will probably live in the blue terror of constant victory!
