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Chapter 127 9! Suker! (Please subscribe for the fifth update!)

Ajax won the Champions League in 1995.

The promulgation of the "Bosman Act" has reshuffled the European football landscape.

Since then, the five major leagues (the four major leagues to be precise) have begun to dominate the Champions League.

In the 1999/2000 season, for the first time in the history of the Champions League, no team from outside the five major leagues appeared in the semi-finals. Since then, at most one team from outside the five major leagues has entered the semi-finals of the Champions League every season. Even the former glorious Portuguese Super League can only be reduced to the semi-finals. It is a "black store supermarket".

Against the background of the growing disparity between rich and poor, the counterattack of "small clubs" becomes commendable.

In the 2003/04 season, it was at such a moment that an earthquake occurred.

The traditional aristocrats have stumbled one after another, and there is not even a top wealthy family in the semi-finals stage.

Mourinho led his Porto to knock Lyon out of the Champions League with a solid defense.

Real Deportivo, trailing AC Milan 1:4 in the away game, scored four goals at home and defeated the previous defending champion AC Milan. The eyes of the whole Europe were focused on Spain, shouting "Super Depor"!

In the civil war of the Premier League, Arsenal, who had no defeat in the league, actually lost to Chelsea in the Champions League and was eventually eliminated.

Monaco defeated Galacticos in two rounds and entered the Champions League semi-finals with their heads high.

The sorrow of the wealthy, the ecstasy of the grassroots!

And the shouts from the Portuguese madmen resounded throughout Europe!

"Is this still the Champions League?"

Holding the newspaper in his hand, Srna looked blank.

Looking at the names of the top four teams in the Champions League, which one is the richest?

The crown-wearing Rossoneri stopped in the quarterfinals!

Galactic battleship crashes in France!

The Gunners were stuck on the Blues' iron wall!

Ligue 1 powerhouse Lost Portugal!

People of Srna's generation grew up watching those giant clubs destroying everyone in the Champions League.

But none of the top four teams in this Champions League are wealthy.

This is definitely the first thing that has happened in the past ten years.

"Look, the future will be even less likely." Suk said casually.

Now there can still be a miraculous rise from the grassroots.

In a future where the gap between wealthy clubs and grassroots teams is widening day by day, this is something that is unthinkable.

Srna blinked: "You tell me"

"Don't say it!"

Su Ke stopped.

Modric turned around: "Impossible!"

"I haven't said anything yet!" Srna complained.

Suk waved his hand: "I know what you want to say, but it's impossible!"

This year is a special year.

Rich clubs have encountered some irreversible problems, which has led to performance problems.

But starting from next year, the wealthy families are ready to fight, staring with scarlet eyes, ready to cut down all obstacles.

Miracles don't happen twice.

And twice in a row.

With their lineup, reaching the group stage is already making history.

Qualifying from the group stage, Youth Storm.

Top eight! Youth Storm MAX!

As for going one step further, it’s really a dream!

Ajax's ancestors were rich, so it doesn't matter if they scrape it occasionally, European football also recognizes them.

But Dinamo Zagreb is a team that has never reached the Champions League.

As long as they reach the Champions League, they will create a historic performance.

Of course, they have assembled a group of talented players.

But genius is still genius.

Modric is not that midfield master now!

Vukojevic is not a backcourt sweeping machine either.

Duimovic's long-range shot has not been developed either.

Mandzukic is still an idiot!

Srna is not the calm captain of the Grid Army either.

Planic also doesn't have enough defensive efficiency.

They haven't fully realized their talent yet!

"Focus on our feet first. Let's win the Croatian League title first and then think about other things."

Don’t talk too early about things that haven’t been decided yet.

On April 11, 2004, in the 30th round of the Croatian League, Dinamo Zagreb faced Rijeka at home.

".It was Suker's breakthrough again. Suker was riding a bicycle. Rijeka's full-back was already dazed. He crossed the ball and passed the ball! Davao Suker didn't stop the ball and hit the goal directly!"

"Beautiful!! Another connection between the two Suk. Under the guidance of little Suk, even Dawo Suk seems to have regained his younger self."

"We really hope Davo Suker can always be with us. We don't like Davo Suker getting old! We don't want to lose him either!"

In the Rijeka stadium, even though it was an away game, all the fans stood up and applauded as Davor Suker scored.

Even though they belong to different teams.

But they all have the same nationality!

They are all Croatian!

And now, Davor Suker, the Croatian hero, is about to retire from the professional arena.

This man who once brought them glory and pride is about to say goodbye to them!

April 16, 2004, the 31st round of the Croatian League.

Davor Suker came on as a substitute and scored with an assist from Modric in the 79th minute.

The goals scored in two consecutive games seemed to bring fans back to those passionate days.

The Maximir Stadium burst into applause.

For them, they need to cherish every game they have left.

Davo Suk will be leaving soon.

April 23, 2004, HNK Gorica VS Dinamo Zagreb.

Davor Suker started the game and played the entire game.

In the end, Dinamo Zagreb won with a score of 2:0.

In this game, Davor Suker assisted Suker twice. Even when facing an empty goal, he spiked the ball and waited for a moment before knocking the ball to Suker.

And this pass was also called 'Suker's baton' by the media!

Davor Suker told Croatia in this way that he passed the goal relay to the next generation!

April 30, 2004, the 33rd round of the Croatian League.

Approaching the last game before winning the championship, Davor Suker designated this game as his retirement game.

In the interview, Dawo Suk said:

'I came back to Croatia to help our next generation, I don't want to take away attention from them. ’

‘This is their first Croatian league title, the spotlight should be on them, rather than being called ‘Davor Suker’ retirement match! ’

Maximir Stadium.

On the big screen, Davor Suker is smiling.

"Goodbye, guys, this is Davo Suker's retirement game, remember to cheer me on!'

The entire stadium was reduced to tears.

Some fans with low psychological defense have already burst into tears.

Face the heroes of the past!

When they thought that the all-powerful Davor Suker would eventually retire, they lamented the ruthlessness of the years and waved goodbye at the same time.

In the players' tunnel, Davor Suker tightened the captain's armband on his arm.

20 years ago, my young self embarked on the path of professional football from here.

After 20 years, he returned here and prepared to say goodbye to football.

The beginning is also where it ends!

The meaning is very good!

From now on, he will say goodbye to football and those years of burning passion. Although he is a little reluctant to say goodbye, Davor Suker is still determined.

"Today is my retirement game, you all perform well!"

Dawo Suk turned around and shouted: "Suk!"

Suk stood sideways at the end of the line and stuck his head out.

"what?"

"Goal more!" Davor Suker laughed.

Su Ke touched his nose: "Isn't this just trying to steal the limelight?"

Dawo Suk smiled; "This is considered a tribute!"

It's true that Suker's character is a bit fucked up, and so is his unwillingness to hand over scoring opportunities to others.

But sometimes, something has to give!

Just like in this game, Suker didn't have a single shot.

Even if the ball was passed and passed by, he would not shoot. Instead, he would tirelessly knock the ball to Davor Suker time and time again.

".This guy!"

Dawo Suk smiled bitterly.

He hopes that Su Ke will perform well in this game, on the one hand, to pay tribute to himself, and on the other hand, to use the attention of this retirement game to make Su Ke famous.

But obviously, Suk is not tall, but full of arrogance.

He doesn't want this wave of attention!

"You have to have it even if you don't want it!"

Dawo Suk is so angry!

When Suker knocked the ball to himself again, Davor Suker used his iconic left foot and scored with a low shot.

Wow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ——

More than 50,000 fans poured into the scene, all to welcome Davo Suker.

A large number of reporters came from all over the world to report on this retirement game!

Davor Suker's low shot was excellent and still of a very high standard.

But then, Davor Suker rushed directly towards Suker.

"What are you doing?"

Suker looked at Davor Suker taking off his jersey and shouted in fear.