Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 210 - 180 Chinese Fans Urge: Award the Puskas Award to Tang Long!

Chapter 210: Chapter 180 Chinese Fans Urge: Award the Puskas Award to Tang Long!

As Inter Milan defeated Liverpool with an aggregate score of 5:3 in a thrilling two-legged competition, they successfully stepped into the final stage of this season’s UEFA Europa League!

This also means that the battle for the European crown has entered a white-hot stage.

The Berlin Olympic Stadium has already sounded the horn, just waiting for the showdown on June 8, 2015!

Another Serie A powerhouse, Juventus, is equally unwilling to be outdone.

They demonstrated even more dazzling prowess in the UEFA Champions League.

With a narrow 2:1 home victory and a 1:1 away tie, Juventus won an epic victory over the formidable Real Madrid with an aggregate score of 3:2, advancing to the glory of the Champions League final.

This victory was not just a triumph in a football match; it was a huge boost for all of Italian football.

The entire nation was thrilled!

This week has been the most exhilarating moment for Italian football!

It’s important to note that Real Madrid was the defending champion of the Champions League last season, and their strength and experience are unquestionable.

However, in this crucial duel, Real Madrid faced an unprecedented challenge.

The home-grown youngster Morata scored a goal in each leg against his former club, delivering a heavy blow to Real Madrid’s defense.

Even C Luo, who repeatedly saved the day at critical moments, couldn’t rescue Real Madrid in this match.

The helplessness and disappointment on his face became the most eye-catching footnote of the game, appearing on the pages of major Italian newspapers, becoming a topic of conversation.

Juventus’s opponent in the Champions League final will be another La Liga powerhouse, Barcelona.

Barça also demonstrated formidable strength in their two-legged match against Bayern, defeating the Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich with an aggregate score of 5:3, earning their ticket to the Champions League final.

These two teams, Juventus and Barcelona, will have a head-to-head collision on the stage of the Champions League final, a clash that can be compared to a collision between Mars and Earth.

Chain defense and tiki-taka—this is not only a battle of skills but also a clash and fusion of two football philosophies, two cultures.

With both the Champions League final and UEFA Europa League final featuring Serie A teams, such a spectacle hasn’t been seen in Italian football in a long time.

Fans seemed to see the dawn of Serie A’s revival. They excitedly waved flags and shouted slogans, as if trying to spread this joy to everyone!

Some sensational tabloids seized the opportunity to shout:

"Serie A is going to revive, the small World Cup of Serie A is going to reappear!"

They published photos of Juventus and Inter Milan players, using emotional language to describe every detail of this football feast.

However, more pragmatic people believe that Juventus and Inter at least need to win one European War championship to ensure Serie A has four Champions League spots next season.

For the Serie A, this is undoubtedly a crucial goal.

Because this not only means more teams have the chance to showcase their strengths on the European stage, but it also means a significant boost for Serie A in terms of business and influence.

Therefore, whether Juventus or Inter Milan, they bear the hopes and dreams of the entire Serie A. They will fight on the stage of European War, paving a solid foundation for the revival of Serie A.

The odds for winning the championships are announced in real-time by the betting companies:

Champions League: Juventus 1:2.5, Barça 1:1.8.

Europa League: Inter 1:2.4, Seville 1:2.3.

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Tang Long’s zero-angle header lob against Liverpool was undoubtedly one of the most heart-stirring moments of the season.

This goal was not only awe-inspiring for its unique angle and difficulty but also remembered for its significant impact on the match result!

When this goal was selected as the best goal of the week on "World Football" and ranked number one with undisputed popularity, the entire Chinese football fan circle was thrilled!

Multiple angle replays of the goal vividly showcased the entire process of this goal.

From Tang Long’s run-up, jump, header lob, to the ball tracing a perfect arc straight into the goal’s top corner, every detail was filled with unparalleled shock and beauty.

As "World Football" declares: "The purest football, the highest level of enjoyment!"

Through television, fans seemed to feel the solidifying air on the pitch in that moment and the ensuing frenzy and cheers.

As Duan Xuan insightfully commented on the program:

"In Inter Milan, Tang Long is a midfielder, and his goal count is far less than Icardi, not to mention other forwards like Podolski and Shaqiri."

"But whenever Tang Long scores, it’s an astounding goal!"

"Especially when the team needs someone to stand out, and other players are invisible, Tang Long always steps up in crucial moments!"

Stepping up in crucial moments, this phrase is undoubtedly the most apt description of Tang Long.

In Inter Milan’s lineup, he may not be the top scorer, but he always steps forward at critical moments, using one astonishing goal after another to bring victory to the team.

His goals are not just a display of technical prowess, but an interpretation of the spirit of football.

Indeed, football is a team sport, but sometimes, it also needs the brilliance of personal heroism!

And in Inter Milan, Tang Long is the player capable of playing the hero.

Following this, the "World Football" program group seized the moment and launched a voting on Weibo for this year’s Puskas Award.

[Puskas Award for Best Goal of the Year, What Is Your Choice?]

The Puskas Award, named after the great striker Puskas, is awarded for the most aesthetically beautiful goal of the year.

Tang Long’s performance in this vote once again undeniably affirmed his strength and influence!

His two goals overshadowed the magical goals of top shooters like Messi, C Luo, and Suarez, ranking in the top two positions of the voting list.

The first goal was Tang Long’s volley from the midfield circle after the goalkeeper cleared the ball, scoring with a direct long-range lob.

This goal showcased his excellent reaction speed and precise judgment.

The second goal occurred in the second leg of the recently concluded Europa League semi-final, where Tang Long scored a zero-angle header lob.

This goal demonstrated his technique and courage to the fullest, leaving everyone in awe.

These two goals accounted for 32.2% and 31.8% of the total votes, respectively.

In other words, more than 60% of Chinese viewers believe Tang Long will win the Puskas Award this season!

This naturally includes the Chinese fans’ fondness for their national player.

But it cannot be denied, from a purely football perspective, any one of Tang Long’s two goals could easily win the Puskas Award in recent years!

Chinese fans are already looking forward to the UEFA Europa League final and the Puskas Award.

But for Inter, there are more pragmatic matters to attend to.

In the 36th round of Serie A, Inter Milan will go on an away game against Palermo.

With three consecutive away games, Inter players have been on a lot of flights this week!

After going to Sardinia, now they head to Sicily.

Fatigue is spreading through the players like a virus.

Icardi was unwell the day before the game, caught a cold, and had to sit on the bench.

Mancini had no choice but to field the young Bonazzoli as the center forward.

In May, the sunlight in Sicily is extremely bright, with temperatures suddenly rising to 31 degrees.

As they exited the airport, a heatwave hit them straight on.

"Welcome to Sicily!"