year 2004. The year of the European Cup, the year of the Olympics.
At the height of June in June, the preparations for the 16 European Cup teams were in full swing. Of course, the major media reports in Europe focused on this.
The Gaul rooster aspiring to defend, the German tank that is re-emerging, is eager to create a brilliant blue legion, the orange tulip team without crown, the proud three lions, England, the golden generation shines in the last rays, and Ronaldinho's first landing on the international stage. Host Portugal, eager to get a breakthrough bullfighter ... has endless news.
However, the rumors of the transfer of the stars are also very uproar, as every summer, attracting people's attention, affecting the hearts of the fans.
Milan Sporting News: The Milan twins are actively contacting São Paulo in an attempt to buy Brazilian supernova Ricardo. It is reported that Juventus and Real Madrid have also joined the fight.
Torino Sport: Capello is ready to bring veteran Emerson from Rome, and is also trying to introduce Ajax star Ibrahimovic.
Marca: Real Madrid prepares for a major cleansing, intends to introduce Rome's captains Totti and Samoel, and competes with the Milan duo to compete for Brazilian star Ricardo.
Aspen: Florentino made an offer of 80 million euros to Inter Milan for Ronaldo. If successful, it would break the world transfer fee record.
Daily Sports: Barcelona has invited Portuguese star Deco, who plays in Porto, who will join Barcelona as the last puzzle to win.
Echo: Irving's renewal has not progressed and may seek a transfer.
Independent: Everton star Rooney is expected to join Manchester United.
Team report: Chelsea made a 30 million euro offer for Marseille star Drogba.
Kickers: Bayern Munich intends to rebuild, Sao Paulo's Brazilian star Ricardo and Leverkusen's Lucio are their transfer targets.
These dazzling transfer news have their own words, and some even contradict each other, making people confused and wondering what to believe.
For example, Ricardo was immediately associated with the Milan doubles, and was almost signed by Real Madrid Barcelona Bayern, and then it was reported that Chelsea was interested in him and joined the fight.
For São Paulo fans, this is bound to be a sad summer. Because they released Kaka last year, and they are likely to lose Ricardo this year.
After Kaka left, Ricardo is already a well-deserved head card for São Paulo. He has performed well this year, leading the team to multi-line combat. In 39 appearances, he scored 38 goals, led the team to defend the São Paulo State Championship, temporarily held the top spot in the Brazilian League, and also entered the semi-finals in the South American Liberator Cup. However, in the two rounds of the semi-finals, they were not lucky enough and were tied by the Caldas team from Colombia. They eventually lost the penalty shootout to the opponent 3: 4 and missed the chance to defend the tournament.
How can Sao Paulo be willing to lose such a star!
Many fans flocked to the Brafonda training base, holding up placards.
"Ricardo, don't leave us!"
"We love you, Ricardo!"
"Please stay, son of God!"
Ricardo is deeply moved, but no one can stop him from leaving this summer to pursue a higher level of football.
In an interview, team sports director Juventio said in an ambiguous statement: "We did receive a lot of offers, and some of them have activated Ricardo's liquidation clause, so we have to accept the offer. But please believe that, The club has no intention of selling the star and we are actively negotiating with Ricardo to find a solution. "
This is putting pressure on Ricardo.
After discussing with Susan, Ricardo also gave an interview: "I love São Paulo, I love the fans here, the weather here, the food here. There are two voices in my mind, one voice tells me, Stay here and continue to contribute wonderful games to the fans here. Another voice tells me that it is time to leave. It is time to meet the recognized football style and try new challenges. This is a difficult decision. São Paulo is a A great club, with fans who love me, I have a hard time making a decision, really. I need to think again. "
Although there was no obvious statement in the words, the fans could also learn from Ricardo that he really wanted to leave.
Thousands of fans signed a petition asking Ricardo to stay.
Some fans believe that Ricardo has made a lot of contributions to São Paulo. In the past two years, he has played 123 times for the team, scored 124 goals, and contributed 69 assists, which can be said to stand for the team. Thanks for your efforts. It's time he left. He is not only the hope of São Paulo, he is also the hope of Brazil. He needs to go to a higher level of playing environment, improve his ability, and lead the Brazilian team to the World Cup in the future.
In the past two years, under his leadership, the team won 5 championships (including the Toyota Cup), and he did not owe anything to São Paulo.
At the end of June, the Milan Sports News announced that Ricardo has negotiated personal treatment with ac Milan and is about to sign a contract. He will join after the transfer window opens.
As soon as the news broke, many of Ricardo's friends and relatives and familiar reporters called to inquire.
At this time, Ricardo is participating in the training of the Brazilian team in preparation for the America's Cup.
Facing enquiries, he always replied: No transfer has been considered for the time being, and a decision will be made after the America's Cup.
In fact, he did have a close walk with a club in Milan, but not AC Milan.
But now on the issue of personal treatment, they have not yet reached an agreement with Inter Milan.
Farah advised him to kick the Perfect Continental Cup first and then say that if he can perform well in the America's Cup may increase the advantage in the negotiations and get a higher salary.
Ricardo has performed well at the club level this season, but has not performed well in the national team. He played in friendly matches against Haiti, Ireland, Hungary, France and the World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina. He made two starts and scored only one goal against Ireland and against Argentina.
This achievement is not dazzling.
So I can only hope for the performance in the America's Cup.
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In Europe, the European Cup is in full swing. This year's cup is full of ups and downs, with heroes popping up, England teenager Rooney, Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy, and French spiritual leader Zinedine Zidane all performed well. Italy and Spain failed to qualify for the group. Germany was eliminated by the Czech Republic and the dark horse Greece went all black.
With the host Portugal defeating Rehagel in Greece 0-1 in the final held at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon, the European Cup also came to an end.
The America's Cup is on the way.