Fly didn't know that fans far away in the East were arguing again because of Arsenal.
Even if he knew, he would only be happy in his heart.
Argue, argue... the more you argue, the higher Fly's presence will be in China...
When Arsenal scored their fourth goal, the AC Milan fans in the stadium fell completely silent.
If they still held the thought of equalizing the score when it was 1:3.
Then now that the team is trailing 1:4, except for a very small number of die-hard fans.
Most AC Milan fans knew they were out of this match.
Seeing his team concede another goal, Ibrahimović's face turned extremely grim. When the broadcast camera focused on him, the Swede was angrily waving his arms, expressing his dissatisfaction.
Allegri, on the other hand, simply sat back down on the bench, directly giving up on this match.
As the Head Coach, he knew better than anyone that this match had proven that the current AC Milan was no match for Arsenal.
The gap between the two teams was not insignificant...
He was too lazy to struggle. He might as well focus his energy on the upcoming Serie A matches.
After seeing his team end the suspense of the match, Arsène Wenger immediately made the final substitution.
He replaced Fly, the stabilizing force, with Hazard.
The Belgian genius also needed experience in major competitions, and the current situation was the best opportunity for that.
In the 91st minute of the match.
Just as the match was about to end, Howard Webb, who had been trying to force the suspense back into the game, finally seized an opportunity.
Koscielny's sliding tackle to win the ball was directly blown for a foul by him, awarding AC Milan a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal's players were certainly not convinced and went forward to argue.
However, Howard Webb was determined to give AC Milan an advantage.
Ibrahimović took the free kick, choosing to shoot directly. The ball went over the wall, hit the crossbar, and bounced into the penalty area.
The Brazilian genius Pato suddenly darted out from the crowd like a nimble fox and completed the follow-up shot.
Szczęsny was helpless against this close-range follow-up shot... he could only watch as the goal was breached again!
AC Milan 2:4 Arsenal, pulling back a goal just as the match was about to end.
Arsène Wenger was very unhappy seeing the Main Referee exert influence again, and forcefully smashed the water bottle in his hand onto the ground.
As a result, Arsène Wenger even received a yellow card from Howard Webb.
"Damn it... another disgusting attempt to force suspense. UEFA really never gets tired of this trick..."
Sitting on the bench, Fly saw with his own eyes the Main Referee helping AC Milan get a lifeline again, and couldn't help but feel annoyed.
If it weren't for the fact that the opponent this time was AC Milan, and the gap in strength between the two sides was indeed quite large.
If it were Real Madrid or Barcelona on the other side, and the Main Referee acted up like this, Arsenal really could have lost the match.
Especially after he had already been substituted off, the possibility was even greater...
"I need to talk to Arsène Wenger later. Don't substitute me off in the Champions League knockout stage, just in case."
"If the team gets turned around after I'm substituted off, I can only cry..."
"Beep, beep, beep—"
With the sound of two short whistles and one long one, the first leg of Arsenal VS AC Milan ended.
Playing at home, the Rossoneri lost 2:4 to the London Gunners, being at a clear disadvantage in the two-legged tie.
Fly, as the Man of the Match, accepted the post-match interview.
The reporter for this interview was an Italian girl, with an ordinary appearance, and a head of black hair. If you didn't look at her face shape, you might think she was an East Asian.
"Hello, Fly, as far as I know, this is the first time in your professional career you've played in Italy. What are your thoughts?"
Fly thought for a moment after hearing this, and still gave a diplomatic answer.
"I think it's very good. Italy is a very beautiful country. As the birthplace of ancient Rome, it is full of culture and historical heritage... It's a pity I'm here to play a match this time and don't have time to properly visit this ancient country. I hope to have the opportunity next time."
The reporter girl was stunned by Fly's words...
Before interviewing Fly, she had done her homework. She knew very well that this big boy in front of her often said shocking and controversial things in front of media reporters...
Why was he saying flattering words to her?
"Could it be that he's interested in me?"
This thought suddenly popped into the reporter girl's mind.
"No... no, he's Taylor's boyfriend. Taylor is my idol, I can't do anything to hurt her!"
Looking at the reporter girl's flustered expression, Fly was also puzzled...
What's going on?
Fly didn't say anything outrageous, did he? Why did this girl look so panicked?
Fortunately, the reporter girl knew she was working and quickly regained her composure, getting back to the main topic.
This time she asked about Fly's opinion on Serie A.
Although he felt that Serie A had declined and no longer had the glory of the 'Little World Cup' of the past.
But after all, he was on their home ground, and Italian teams had no enmity with Fly.
He would still say some diplomatic words...
"Serie A is, after all, the world-renowned 'Little World Cup'. The competitive level is naturally very high. There are many great teams here, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, etc... These are all targets that we Arsenal need to catch up to."
Finally, the reporter asked a question about his thoughts on this match, especially his opinion on Ibrahimović.
This time, Fly was not so polite and directly showed the Italian girl what it meant to "reveal one's true colors".
"We should have had a bigger score advantage in this match, but unfortunately... due to some well-known reasons, we only led by two goals. This score only gets an 8 in my heart. It's only okay, but definitely not satisfactory."
"As for Zlatan Ibrahimović, I don't want to bother with him, because only the weak keep shouting at the media. If I were him, I would use actions to prove who the real strong one is."
"Since the Champions League knockout stage draw came out, Zlatan Ibrahimović has repeatedly mocked and belittled me and our team in the media. This is simply petty behavior, and I despise such people very much."
"Certainly, AC Milan is a great club, but Zlatan Ibrahimović Ibrahimović is absolutely not associated with greatness. He is just a despicable person who constantly moves between major clubs."
The reporter girl was startled by Fly's sudden outburst, but she still maintained her composure and asked about the hot topic of the match.
"Fly, you broke Van Nistelrooy's Champions League single-season goal record from the 2002-2003 season in this match. What do you want to say about that?"
Upon hearing this, Fly curled the corner of his mouth, shrugged his shoulders, and said in a helpless, humblebragging tone:
"I have nothing to say... This is just me, breaking records is as simple as eating and drinking."
"The Champions League single-season goal record is only 12 goals? To be honest, I find it strange that this record has lasted so long. You know, I scored 11 goals in only four Champions League group stage matches, just 1 goal away from this record, so I always thought this record was pretty easy to break."
"Looking at it this way, it seems there's nothing to be happy about breaking this record, is there?"
Fly's humblebragging rhetorical question left the reporter speechless...
Oh my god, if all interviewees spoke like you, then we media workers wouldn't need to rack our brains digging for questions.
What a genuinely good person!
At the post-match press conference, when facing questions from the Italian media, Arsène Wenger spoke frankly:
"This match has fully demonstrated the gap between the current AC Milan and Arsenal. I think if it weren't for the referee's misjudgment, we could have ended the suspense of the match in the first leg."
"However, the current score is not a big problem. I am confident that we can defeat AC Milan at home and advance to the Champions League quarterfinals."
When asked about the comparison between Fly and Ibrahimović, Arsène Wenger showed no mercy.
"Undeniably, Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of the top players in football today."
"But compared to a once-in-a-century prodigious talent like Fly, he is still quite far behind..."
"Fly breaking the Champions League single-season goal record?"
"Oh, there's nothing to be curious about. For Fly, breaking records is as simple as us eating and drinking. It has never been a difficult task."
Allegri next door, on the other hand, faced widespread difficulty from the Italian media.
"Massimiliano (Allegri), what do you want to say about the loss in this match?"
"Does the 2:4 deficit against Arsenal at home mean that AC Milan's Champions League journey this season is over?"
"Massimiliano, you didn't make any effective adjustments when the team was trailing in this match. Does this indicate your lack of ability? Or did you already give up on this match in your heart?"
"..."
Facing the reporters' sharp questions, Allegri could only pretend to be profound and said sullenly:
"This round of matches is not over yet, we still have a chance!"
"I believe there is a considerable probability that we can make a comeback. Please believe me, believe in AC Milan!"
....
After this match, Fly found Taylor who came out of the VIP box. The couple briefly toured Milan and then returned to London by private plane.
News of Arsenal's 4:2 victory over AC Milan also spread throughout Europe and the world.
"Milan Sports Daily: AC Milan Loses 2:4 at Home, Arsenal Completely Dominant, What Happened to the Former Champions League King?"
"Turin Sports Daily: Premier League First vs. Serie A First, Arsenal Wins Without Suspense, Has Serie A Really Declined?"
"The Telegraph: Arsenal Easily Defeats Seven-Time Champions League Winner AC Milan 4:2, Showing Kingly Style"
"Sky Sports: Easy Victory, Arsenal Brings Dominance from the Premier League to the Champions League, Fly Scores Twice and Breaks the Champions League Single-Season Goal Record"
"The Times: Fly Two Shots and One Assist, Ibrahimović Scores One Goal, the Answer to Who is the Better Striker is Clear"
"The Sun: Fly Tours Milan City on Record Night with American Country Pop Star Taylor Swift, Envy of Others"
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