Chapter 268 Politician Berlusconi

Berlusconi's remark caused a storm in the media. Although it was not big, it still had some influence.

So Berlusconi said the next day that the media had misunderstood his words, and his own words were not the case.

But he still insisted that Valencia led by Chang Sheng could not threaten his team.

Because his exact words were "Chang Sheng? Ha! That's how I see it!"

In fact, the meaning is the same as before, but at least there is no "racial discrimination" in it.

Because Berlusconi clarified and refuted the rumors in a timely manner, the media soon stopped paying attention.

Even many Italian media did not discuss this matter from the very beginning.

This has nothing to do with Berlusconi being the Prime Minister of Italy, mainly because Berlusconi is a well-known Italian media tycoon, and his media group almost rules Italy. He owns three commercial TV stations, and the acquired Mondadori Publishing Group holds 30% of Italy's books and 38% of the magazine market.

So Berlusconi can control what voice the Italian media makes.

Therefore, Western countries always criticize China's media as the media of dictatorship and the mouthpiece of the party. But in fact, any media in the world is controlled by people, and they are all mouthpieces. The only difference is that China's media is in the hands of the government, while Western media is in the hands of capital.

Chang Sheng didn't believe Berlusconi's subsequent explanation. He didn't think that some reporters misinterpreted his words, because he knew exactly who Berlusconi was.

Berlusconi as Prime Minister of Italy. He is a representative figure of right-wing elements in Italian politics.

Right and left in China are often the difference between capitalism and socialism, in short. The right thinks the West is good, and the left thinks socialism is good.

In the West, however, it is completely different from China.

In the West, rightists are similar to Chinese leftists, and leftists are similar to Chinese rightists.

A right-wing politician basically means xenophobic.

Berlusconi is such a person.

He is the representative of Italian populism. Under his leadership, Italy is very xenophobic. The xenophobia of other European countries is at most reflected in non-EU members.

But Italy hates and excludes all non-Italians.

Berlusconi came to power. His political ally is the anti-immigration "Northern League".

The Italian social ethos he governed was disgust and hatred for all non-Italians.

An organization in Italy once conducted a street survey. They surveyed 2,000 young people aged 18 to 29. The results showed that people with xenophobic feelings accounted for 46% of the total number of respondents. Can be divided into three categories of people. The first type of people accounts for 10.7% of the total, and they only accept Italians and Europeans; the second type of people cannot tolerate immigrants, especially immigrants from Eastern Europe. The number of people accounts for 15.3%; the third category is the "moderate" ranking, with an exception of 20%, they want foreigners to leave Italy as much as possible.

This kind of xenophobia can be seen everywhere in the developed regions of the north, while southerners in Italy have strong regional concepts and are equally xenophobic.

The Italians are so xenophobic and have close ties to Berlusconi.

Berlusconi himself is very xenophobic. And especially Qiu Hua.

During the 2006 prime minister's election, he spoke out against China in his campaign speech in Naples: "I once said that the Communist Party eats babies, and I was criticized by many people, but you should read the book about the Communist Party. If you read a book about righteous atrocities, you will find that Chinese boiled babies are not for eating, but for fertilizing the land!"

His initial attack on political opponents was to promote the "Communist Threat Theory." This trick is his tried and tested magic weapon. As early as 2001, he vowed during the campaign: "I can set up a committee to prove to everyone that the Communist Party does not only eat babies. It can do worse things."

This sentence caused quite a stir at the time, and was also attacked by critics and political opponents in China.

However, Berlusconi himself has never reviewed and apologized. He refused to apologize for the "Chinese boiled baby theory" and would not take back what he said.

The statement he cites comes from a book compiled by the French Historiography Institute, "The Black Book of Communist Crimes: Crime, Terror, Oppression", which was published in France in 1997. In 2006, Berlusconi's publishing group released the book in Italy.

And China happens to be a country ruled by the Communist Party, so Berlusconi's hatred of communism is naturally reflected in his hatred of China.

Chang Sheng is a Chinese, Berlusconi will say such a thing.

Chang Sheng is not the kind of angry youth who would kill the whole family as soon as he mentions Japanese, but he can't bear this kind of naked discrimination based on his nationality.

"Mr. Berlusconi has freedom of speech, he has the freedom to express his views, but I also have the freedom to slap him in the face. I hope that Mr. Berlusconi will not cry when the time comes."

When interviewed by reporters, Chang Sheng said so.

The match between Valencia and Milan will have to wait until two weeks later, but the smell of gunpowder between the two sides is already very strong...

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After Soler saw Chang Sheng's response to Berlusconi in the media, his mouth was crooked in anger.

As a head coach, some things should not be said.

Berlusconi is also the prime minister of Italy. How can you say "slap him in the face" as the prime minister of a country?

Did you know that by saying that, you're going to cause trouble for Valencia?

In case the Italian Prime Minister's Office wants to investigate... Wouldn't that affect our reputation in Valencia?

He seemed to call Chang Sheng to scold him, but on second thought, he guessed that even if he scolded Chang Sheng, it would be useless. This Chinese person would definitely go against him. Maybe he would not let him criticize Berlusconi, but he still wants to fight against Berlusconi.

He could only swallow this breath, but at the same time, his hatred for Chang Sheng grew stronger.

He thinks Chang Sheng is simply a troublesome figure. The benefits he brought to Valencia were far less than the troubles he caused Valencia.

It is very dangerous for such a person to continue to stay in Valencia.

For the long-term development of the club. Such a person must leave the team!

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There are two league games and a Copa del Rey final before the Milan match.

Chang Sheng divided the preparations into two stages.

The first is to prepare for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. After the final, prepare for the Champions League quarter-final against Milan.

As for the league?

No special preparation is required.

Because the opponents in these two rounds of the league are not strong, the twenty-eighth round will challenge Celta in an away game. Celta is currently ranked third from the bottom.

The opponent in the twenty-ninth round is Mallorca, who is currently ranked thirteenth in the league.

In these two rounds, Real Madrid played against Zaragoza at home and Athletic Bilbao away. Especially this one, the twenty-ninth round of the league, away to Athletic Bilbao. The Basque team's away game is very difficult.

Chang Sheng is actually not very worried about the league. Even if he capsizes in the gutter of these two rounds of the league, there is nothing to worry about.

Because Real Madrid's pressure is not much less than that of Valencia.

They also face the contradiction between wanting the league or the Champions League.

If Chang Sheng's estimate is good, Real Madrid should have already experienced physical problems. Queiroz should have noticed.

In this way, he had to choose the main attack point and give up the other side.

Is it to give up the Champions League or give up the domestic league?

I believe Queiroz has been troubled for a while.

Even if Valencia loses two games now, Real Madrid will collapse sooner or later due to physical fitness.

That's not because of the pressure Valencia put on them, it's simply that their physical fitness can't keep up. The superstars can't move on the court, and the stars are dim. How can they compete with other teams that are like wolves and tigers?

In the last five rounds of the league, Real Madrid's opponents include Barcelona, ​​who have no reason to fight Real Madrid, Deportivo, who is particularly enthusiastic about playing Real Madrid, and Murcia, who dares to defy the sky in order to avoid relegation. There is also Real Sociedad to ensure relegation.

These are not the pressures that Valencia brings to them, right?

So even if Real Madrid leads Valencia at that time, I'm afraid they won't be able to please.

It is precisely because he is familiar with the future trend that Chang Sheng has such confidence to make the choice to temporarily abandon the league, and it does not necessarily mean giving up. It's just that it doesn't matter so much, treat it with a normal heart. Just play the way you usually play.

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March thirteenth. The twenty-eighth round of the league kicked off. The first game was Real Madrid's home game against Zaragoza.

After 90 minutes of fierce fighting, Real Madrid won 2:1 at home.

Valencia's game is the last game of this round of the league. They and Real Madrid head to tail.

Valencia beat Celta Vigo 2-0 away.

Both sides won the ball, and the points gap still did not widen.

The next two teams will start a direct dialogue in the middle of the week.

Copa del Rey final, Camp Nou, Valencia vs Real Madrid.

This is a powerful conversation.

Real Madrid want revenge, but what about Valencia?

Their goal is even greater, and it may be scary to say it-they want to hit the Triple Crown!

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"Did I tell you guys about this before?" Chang Sheng told his players in a training session before the Real Madrid game. "But it doesn't matter, I'm here to say it again. That is - our goal this season. What is our goal this season? Maybe some people think it is the league title? No, wrong. Our goal is not only the league title , and Champions League and Copa del Rey! It’s the Triple Crown!”

The Valencia players who heard what Chang Sheng said were shocked, and they stared blankly at Chang Sheng.

Not only them, but even the coaches next to them were stunned.

Triple Crown?

Elias Dominique, a fitness coach from Germany, touched Rudy Gonzalez and asked him, "How many triple crowns are there in Spanish football history?"

Rudy Gonzalez shook his head: "Not one..."

Everyone stared blankly at Chang Sheng.

"This guy has such a big heart!" Rudy Gonzalez finally sighed.