Football Giants

The news that Southampton and Atletico Madrid both reached the Champions League final after the game quickly swept the world.

Especially in Europe, led by the media from developed countries such as Britain, Germany, Spain and Italy, they are all overwhelmingly hyping up and paying attention to this event, while the media from other countries are in the back row.

Coupled with the activities launched by major brands and major merchants, this game between the Saints and the Sheet Army has become the focus of worldwide attention.

But what many fans and the media don’t know is that the reason why some heavyweight media in Europe pay attention to this game is very important because they have guessed a little bit of news through various channels and knew about two balls. The team is very close.

However, these are usually not seen in the newspapers.

This is a tacit understanding between the media and the team.

Both Southampton and Atletico Madrid attach great importance to the relationship with the media. Therefore, whether it is some news about the players, or some bad news about the team, they will try to dilute or even avoid reporting.

This time, they took this attitude towards the possible relationship between Southampton and Atletico Madrid.

In fact, it is difficult for them to obtain concrete and strong evidence.

As Zhao Yuanfang said, if you really want to avoid the reporters, they can't find any clues, they can only catch up on reports.

The British media, which are better at digging out some gossip, are even less likely to explore them in depth.

Because, after defeating Bayern Munich 6-0 in the semifinals, Southampton has become a hero in the eyes of British fans and the hope of Premier League football.

Do not believe?

Then take a look at this season's Champions League match chart!

Among the four teams representing the Premier League, with the exception of the Saints, Manchester City stopped in the round of 16 and was eliminated by Barcelona in La Liga.

Bayern Munich was even more ruthless. They first defeated Arsenal in the round of 16 and then defeated Manchester United in the quarter-final knockout round. The winner was to eliminate Southampton in the semi-finals, but I didn't expect...

This is the case this season, and it was the same last season.

Manchester United Arsenal have stopped in the round of sixteen, they were eliminated by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and these two teams have fallen at the feet of Southampton this season.

Not only that, in the group stage, the reason why Manchester City missed the group qualifying was because they were in the same group as Dortmund and Real Madrid, which directly caused the North London team to be at the bottom of the group and was disgracefully eliminated.

It can be said that in the past few seasons, the La Liga team has always been the bitter owner of the Premier League team, and the Bundesliga has also brought huge damage to the Premier League team in recent years.

Therefore, Southampton's ability to kill Real Madrid and Bayern Munich successively this season to reach the Champions League final can be said to be a great boost for the Premier League team, and it has naturally become a hero in the eyes of many English fans.

There is no other reason, it is aimed at being able to kill Bayern Munich, the strongest Bundesliga, and win the battle of England and Germany, and the Saints are worthy of the title of hero!

In this regard, the German media had thought about it with the British media.

The difference is that the German media criticized Guardiola one after another after the game, believing that it was Pep Guardiola's mistake that caused Bayern Munich to be double-killed in two rounds and the Bundesliga team suffered a humiliating defeat.

Even the Bild asked Guardiola this question, "Why did Heynckes' team perfectly slaughter Barcelona, ​​but Guardiola's team is now being slaughtered like a crazy Southampton?"

Bayern Munich’s famous Beckenbauer also pointed out in the column that Guardiola is overly superstitious in the concept of ball control, which is inconsistent with the current Bayern Munich’s player configuration, and he believes that empty possession is not enough, and Bayern Munich should be oppressing Do more on this link.

This is undoubtedly very close to Cruyff's point of view. The Dutch celebrity defended his disciples in his column.

"The essence of ball control is not the length of time it takes, but how to use it effectively!"

"The reason why Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich suffered such a fiasco, I don't think it is Pep Guardiola's mistake, nor do I think it is that Bayern Munich is not suitable for possession tactics, but that this team is currently Dilemma!"

"There is no doubt that the Champions League of Heynckes has filled Bayern Munich with vigorous ambitions, but they have forgotten one thing, that is, after any team reaches its peak, it will always quickly Slipping, Bayern Munich is no exception!"

"So, we see that Ribery and Robben are unwilling to put more energy on defense in the frontcourt. When the team is facing difficulties, they did not take the burden of the team's top star very well."

"In contrast, Ibrahimović, as a soft-footed shrimp in the Champions League in the past, has performed very well in the Champions League this season. He has played the role of the number one star in the team very well. It is also his outstanding performance. And performance, led Southampton all the way to the Champions League final."

"Also, the outside world has always had a misunderstanding that Barcelona's success comes from possession of the ball. In fact, it is not, or it should be said that possession does play an important role, but it is not the key!"

"The key to Barcelona's success lies in oppression and conversion of offense and defense!"

"In turn, look at Bayern Munich today. The frontcourt is unable to provide strong overall pressure, resulting in the opponent passing too easily, putting huge defensive pressure on the midfield and backcourt. Almost every entry in Southampton The ball comes from a quick counterattack after a steal."

"In modern football tactics, oppression is to regain the ball, but how to use it after regaining the ball? Then you need to complete the offensive and defensive transition faster!"

"But in the current Bayern Munich team, it is obvious that they have done a very bad job in the transition of offense and defense, especially Schweinsteiger, who is the biggest weakness in this system. Existence is more like letting Bayern Munich lose the ball again and again, giving the opponent a chance to counterattack."

"In contrast to Southampton, the midfielder headed by Modric and Tony Cross, and even Matic, can often provide the team with more effective offensive and defensive transitions, and the team’s frontcourt, even if it’s Ibrahich Mović, Hazard and Suarez are all pressing the opposing line of defense at all times."

"Bielsa's team is the team that has completed the best in the two key links of oppression and offensive and defensive conversion, so they deserve to win!"

"And Bayern Munich, I think we should think hard about whether to increase reforms, continue to shift in the direction of Guardiola, and give the Spanish coach more support, or do they just want to hold on to the current situation? With a lineup of players, guarding past results and being content with the status quo, this decision is imminent!"

"I have no intention of accusing Bayern Munich's players and management, but I just want to say that Guardiola is responsible for the team's failure, but should not bear all the responsibility."

"The last thing I want to say is that there is nothing wrong with possession of the ball itself, it is the person who controls the ball!"

As if in line with Cruyff’s comments, several Spanish media close to Barcelona also defended Guardiola. At the same time, they also believed that Spain’s era of possession will not end, and they are optimistic about the Spanish national team’s performance in the World Cup in Brazil. which performed.

In Germany, some media began to hype Bayern Munich's signings.

Among them, the most exciting for fans is the return of Neuer and Tony Cross.

The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung took the lead in publishing the news and released a message that Bayern Munich’s management met with Yang Huan before and after the game and had dinner together, indicating that Bayern Munich’s management was determined to recall Neuer and Tony K. Rose.

This news immediately excited the entire German football scene!

Who is Neuer?

After Kahn, Germany is another recognized world-class door god, now the German national door!

And what about Tony Cross?

Relying on his outstanding performance in Southampton, he has already proven the strength and level of his world-class midfielder. At the same time, he is also the core of the national team midfielder selected by Loew.

These two iconic figures in German football cannot play in Germany, which also disappoints German fans.

Therefore, in Germany, many fans are following the news and matches in Southampton, and they also hope to see Bayern Munich bring these two players back to China.

Therefore, as soon as the news came out, it immediately caused an uproar in Germany. Numerous fans have petitioned, hoping that Bayern Munich can recall the two national flags.

But if it's just fans and the media hyping, that's fine, and even sponsors will soon intervene.

Kicker magazine even released news that Adidas has already let go and is willing to fully support Bayern Munich's recall of Tony Kroos and Neuer, and an Audi spokesperson also said that he would be happy to see the two major international players return to the German arena.

Even in an interview with the media, German Chancellor Angela Merkel unexpectedly stated that the best German players should play in the Bundesliga. She hopes that the Bundesliga can develop into the best top league in the world.

The support from fans, media, sponsors and the government, and the overwhelming noise from the outside world, not only brought pressure to Bayern Munich, but also brought tremendous psychological pressure to the players.

At a regular press conference in Southampton, as the captain, Neuer was interviewed by the media. When a German reporter asked about the current calls for him to return to work in Germany, the Saints captain hesitated for a long time before saying, He does not reject returning home to play for Bayern Munich.

In an interview with German media after a training session, Tony Kroos also said that he hoped to have the opportunity to return to China when the time was right.

When the German media and fans heard it, they immediately felt as if they were smashed. They selectively forgot about Neuer after that sentence and added a sentence. The specific situation has to comply with the negotiation between the clubs. Yunyun also forgot the ambiguity in Tony Cross's words.

Almost after these two interviews were published in the newspaper ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ Germany became even more excited.

With the help of fans, the media and interested people, a strong momentum has even formed. It seems that if Tony Cross and Neuer do not return to their country to play, they will be sorry for the motherland.

In this case, Bayern Munich also solemnly sent an enthusiastic offer to Southampton.

Tony Cross, 80 million euros!

Neuer, 60 million euros!

The total price is 140 million euros, and it is a cash transaction!

Such an offer cannot be said to be insincere, and it can even be said that Bayern Munich has done its best.

So, at this time, the ball also kicked to the feet of Southampton.

These two key players, are they selling? Still not selling?

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