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Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-Eight: Praise Words!

That night, no one was sober. Everyone was drunk, and even Ancelotti was drunk!

At nine o'clock the next morning, a press conference was held here in the Paris Municipal Hall. Last night was the final. After the final, the coaches and players of both sides had to attend the award ceremony, so no press conference was held.

The atmosphere at the venue was very warm, and reporters wanted to listen to what the coaches and captains on both sides said. The content of the game last night was too rich, including long-distance raids, reversals, and an incredible header in history.

Sitting on the stage were the head coaches of both sides and the captains of the two teams. Before the meeting began, the four people hugged each other. When Maldini hugged Henry, he formally sent him an invitation, hoping that he would return to Milan. While drinking last night, Ronnie told Maldini what he thought, and Maldini thought this proposal was good.

The host said to the microphone: "Next, please give Arsenal coach Wenger a speech!"

Wenger moistened his throat and said: "First of all, I congratulate Milan on their seventh Champions League trophy in history. They showed the strength of a champion team. Last night we dedicated a great game to fans around the world, and the winner was the best team."

"I am proud of my players. For the first time participating in the Champions League, they showed their tenacious fighting spirit and fully demonstrated their level in the game."

"Henry is a great player, he first broke through Milan's goal, and I'm proud of it, he never disappointed. His goal took us one step further from the victory."

"Milan is stronger than Arsenal in terms of strength, especially their attack power. Ronnie, Don, Kaka. These three have the ability to score goals and change the score at any time. They proved this in the subsequent games."

"Arsenal still has a future. Fabregas, 18 years old, almost scored his own goal in the Champions League final last night. Arsenal is a vibrant team, and we will make a comeback next season!"

Wenger's speech was very brief. He knew that he was not the protagonist today. Next was the reporter's questioning session.

A reporter from the Daily Mail asked: "Mr. Wenger, in the first fifty minutes of the game, your players were well-defended against Ronnie and Don and did not give them a great shot. What do you think is the reason that didn't do this later?"

Wenger thought for a while and said, "The main reason is that the pressure in the final is too great, and the final is very tense. This is their first time participating in the final. In a tense game, there may be instant slackness. Ronnie and Don are great players, and they can seize the opportunity to appear instantly."

A reporter from Milan Sports asked: "Mr. Wenger, your defensive strategy is better than what Rijkaard did. For this, many people expressed respect for you. Where do you think Arsenal lost in the end?"

Wenger touched his nose and shrugged and said, "Milan is stronger than us in terms of strength, and their experience in the Champions League final is more than us. This is the main reason for Arsenal's failure."

A reporter from Marca asked: "According to your opinion, if Arsenal wants to win the Champions League, it must introduce capable players in the next season. What plans do you have this summer?"

Wenger said: "Of course, our goal is to win the Champions League next season, so we will have big moves this summer. As for the specific candidate, it has not been determined yet."

...

The host said: "Please give Henry a speech now."

The reporters off the court were full of expectations. Before the game, Italian media said that Henry's agent went to Barcelona to discuss transfer details. Arsenal failed to reach the top, and Henry's transfer is very likely.

Henry said to the microphone: "Congratulations to Milan for winning the championship, and congratulations to Ronnie on fulfilling his Champions League dream."

"We played very well last night, I am proud of my teammates, they tried their best. As for the results afterwards, Milan deserves the final championship, and the powerful Barcelona failed to stop them from moving forward."

Henry's implication was how Arsenal could prevent Milan from winning the championship, Wenger frowned because Henry talked about Barcelona again.

"The finals are over, and the next one is to have a few days off, and the World Cup is about to begin. For me, this may be the last World Cup. I will prepare carefully."

A reporter from Milan Sports keenly caught the meaning behind Henry's words. When asked, he asked: "You are twenty-nine years old this year, and when you arrived in the World Cup in South Africa, you are thirty-three. For a striker, this age is not too old and you can play. So, why do you say that this may be your last World Cup?"

Henry thought for a while and said, "No one knows what will happen in the future. Maybe I will really stop participating in the next World Cup."

The blow last night was too big, and Henry had not recovered yet. After he scored, Tang Jue completely took over the game, with one goal and two assists. Henry felt that as he grew older, the younger generation of France would definitely grow up in four years, and there was no place for him.

A reporter from Marca asked: "Is this related to Don't perform last night's wonderful performance?"

Tang Jue's name is a sensitive one in Henry's mind. The two are partners in the French team, and both of them are both interested in becoming the leader of the French team in the post-Zidane era.

Henry said: "It doesn't matter, we have a good relationship in private. He performed very well last night, and I'm here to congratulate him. We will also compete in the upcoming World Cup in Germany. What I said is that maybe, this may be my last World Cup, and I didn't say with certainty that I will not participate in the next World Cup."

A reporter from the British Daily Mail asked: "You just said, 'The powerful Barcelona has not stopped them from moving forward.' Can you understand that you are not optimistic about Arsenal before the game?"

Henry was a little angry. He was very sad when he lost the game. The reporter asked such a question now. Henry quickly adjusted his emotions and wanted to maintain his usual image in the media: "Your understanding is wrong. I do think Milan is strong, but I have always been full of confidence in Arsenal. I believe we can defeat Milan in the end."

"We lost in the end, and it has something to do with our experience in the finals. If we can keep strong pressure on Ronnie and Don and cut off their connection, maybe we will be the one who wins in the end."

A reporter from the German Kickers magazine asked: "As the striker partner of the national team, what do you think of Don's performance last night?"

Henry knew that some problems were unavoidable, and he smiled and said, "As the forward partner of the French team, I always think he is a very, very excellent young player. We participated in the World Cup qualifiers together. He grew up very quickly, so fast that it was unbelievable, and surpassed people's common sense."

"Of course. He is not the only player who has become famous for his youth. Ronnie had already won the top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie when he was so old, and he averaged almost one goal per game. Ronnie is a talented player, and Don is also a genius."

"He performed well last night. He had a calmness beyond his actual age. He could see every secret of the defender on the court. We have to admit that he took over the second half. The better he performed, the greater our hopes in the World Cup."

A reporter from Sky Sports in the UK asked: "I believe everyone cares about your transfer issues. Can you talk about it now?"

Henry breathed a long breath and relaxed his facial expression: "Everything will not be decided until after the World Cup is over. I will tell you as soon as possible whether to leave or stay."

...

Wenger and Henry left the venue and handed the venue to the winner.

Before the host could speak, Ancelotti began to say to the microphone: "Arsenal is a respectable opponent, they are stronger than we thought. After the game, I told Wenger that if I want to tell me who is the opponent I least want to meet, you will definitely be ranked first."

"Wenger's defensive strategy is very powerful. He cut off the connection between Ronnie and Don, and later even the connection between Kaka and them was almost cut off. This is the first time we encountered this situation in a game. But is it still us who won the victory!"

"Last night Ronnie fulfilled his Champions League dream, he scored the equalizer goal. Don only scored one goal, but his role is huge. He has grown into a great player and always has excellent performance in key games. I am proud of him!"

"Last night, he ran fifty or sixty meters from the frontcourt to chase Henry. Although he did not tackle the football under Henry's feet, he provided Nesta with time to return to the position. This scene moved us, and also showed his desire for victory."

"In the second leg of the game with Barcelona, ​​some people criticized him for being like a lone wolf. In fact, he did it for the sake of victory. Tang's football philosophy may be different from everyone's. He pursues victory, and the way to win is not important. He chooses to complete the shot by himself when he has time, and he chooses to cooperate with his teammates when he has time."

"Last night, he did both ways to win. In order to win at Camp Nou, he chose to complete his own shot. This choice faces great pressure. If it cannot succeed, it will be blamed by the media, but he still chose this method. Why is this?"

"Don't he know the consequences? No, he must know why he still does this? We can feel his responsibility and his sense of responsibility. He would rather bear the infamous world than take on the burden of scoring the team. With this, he can become a great player!"

After winning the Champions League, Ancelotti can finally relax his mind and say what he holds in his heart. He is defending his beloved disciples, and this occasion is the best opportunity.

Ancelotti breathed a long breath and continued: "Nesta was also praised last night. If it weren't for his header, we might have fallen behind by zero to one in the first half. Maldini's performance was still stable, and he was the backbone of Milan's defense."

"This season is perfect, and it is the result of the joint efforts of all the players. We have contributed one wonderful performance after another to the fans. I am proud and proud of them. They are the greatest players in the world!"
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