The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 219

I learned from "Ellie" that she was a tourist who was separated from her parents. She now had no money or mobile phone and needed help.

When asking Leo for help, her earnestness and urgency are heart-wrenching.

"Then let me take you to the police station and ask them to help you find your parents?"

"No! I remember my mother's number. Can you lend me your cell phone?

Just make a call and wait for them to come over and pay you the phone bill. "

Leo felt that the girl must not have told the truth, but he was worried about leaving her alone.

"Okay, just make a call and ask them to come over as soon as possible."

Ellie took over Leo's latest iPhone 4 and wasn't too surprised.

This epoch-making mobile phone, just released this summer, is fine in the United States, but not so common in Italy.

Perhaps because she didn't want Leo to hear the content of the phone call, Ali walked a little further away, but was still within Leo's sight.

After just a few words, the girl finished the call and returned the phone to Leo.

"Okay, thank you for your help.

Let's find a place to sit down and wait. "

Leo pointed to a coffee bar on the roadside, "Just go and sit there."

After thinking for a while, he said one more thing:
  "I'm mainly worried that it's not safe for you, a little girl, to be alone here. It's already dark and there are so many people here.

You don't have to worry about phone bills or anything like that. "

Naturally, you still have to order something when you go to a restaurant and sit down.

"What do you want to drink? I'll order it for you."

"Can I have a cappuccino?"

Ellie blinked her big watery eyes and looked at Leo.

"Well, it's not impossible, but Italians won't order cappuccino after eleven in the morning."

"Okay, then a cup of hot chocolate."

When Leo walked over with two cups of coffee, he found that the girl was being scolded by a middle-aged lady with evasive eyes.

Seeing Leo, the girl seemed to have seen a savior, and the expression on her face changed from aggrieved to surprised, and she quickly hid behind Leo.

Is she an actress? Change of face so quickly?
  "Hello, are you the kind-hearted person Ellie said? Thanks to you, nothing happened."

What surprised Leo even more was that Ellie's "mother" actually spoke Italian.

“You’re welcome, it’s just a small thing, I must keep an eye on this naughty little girl next time.

That is to say, luckily it was me who met him. It would have been unthinkable if he had met a bad person. "

After speaking, Leo was about to leave, but was stopped by the other party.

"You seem familiar to me. Have we met somewhere? Or are you also an actor?"

After seeing Leo's appearance clearly, Ellie's "mom" suddenly became a little wary.

Leo looked confused, "I don't know, we probably haven't met before."

Then he thought of something and said with a wry smile:
  “Oh, did you watch this year’s World Cup?

I'm a player, maybe you've seen me play.

Or may have seen my ad. "

Leo smiled and pointed to a billboard not far away.

Ellie's "mom" suddenly realized after seeing the Alfa Romeo advertisement, and then apologized to Leo in embarrassment.

"I'm so sorry, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Sofia Coppola, and this naughty kid is Elle Fanning. We're here to attend the Venice Film Festival."

"How can you introduce a girl like this?"

Elle Fanning muttered under her breath.

Leo now completely understood that Ellie had lied before, but it was indeed rare for such a twelve-year-old girl to be so vigilant.

But just now Coppola felt that Leo looked a bit familiar, so there were some misunderstandings.

I thought this was another "young actor" who found an opportunity and wanted to find a relationship through the back door.

"Are you Italian? I heard Ellie say she doesn't speak Italian."

"Oh, I am an American. My family immigrated to the United States from Italy very early.

Ellie is not my daughter, she is the ‘heroine’ in my movie. "

Leo turned his head and glanced at the girl behind him, "You really fooled me around."

What Yin Susu said is indeed true. The more beautiful a woman is, the more she will lie to others.

Elle Fanning stuck out her tongue at Leo again and ran back behind Coppola.

"Why don't we have a meal together as a way of thanking you and apologizing for my rudeness just now."

Leo smiled and shook his head. He felt that he would not have more interactions with the other party.

"Now that Ellie is fine, let's say goodbye."

After saying that, Leo turned around and left without any hesitation.

Ellie took a deep look at Leo's retreating back, feeling itchy as if being scratched by a cat's paw for some reason.

"So his name is Leo? Is he a player? Basketball or baseball?"

Just a casual move has quietly left a deep impression on the girl's heart.

"This is Italy and of course it's football.

I was really embarrassed just now, but now I think about this handsome guy who won the World Cup final. He is a big star.

I actually misunderstood him as...       Let’s not talk about this, tomorrow is the award ceremony, don’t you think you are not causing enough trouble? "

Elle Fanning's smart eyes rolled around, and she thought to herself:

"A star? I can't tell, but he's just a good person."

……

After relaxing, Leo returned to Milan from Venice.

He also saw the results of the 67th Venice International Film Festival online.

The chairman of the jury awarded the Golden Lion to his "gossip girlfriend" Sofia Coppola, sparking jeers.

Then Leo was surprised to see a familiar face. Isn't this the person he met yesterday?
  "She's still a great director! It's no wonder she is the daughter of the godfather director."

Leo smiled and shook his head. It seems that any award has its own tricks, and there is no way it can be fair, just and open.

On September 9, in the second round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Udinese at home.

Leo was absent from the squad again, and the reason given by head coach Benitez was that Leo had played two national team games and was in poor physical condition.

If the Nerazzurri can continue to win, it's hard to say what will happen to Benitez.

But it is a pity that Italian striker Di Natale, who made his 194th appearance on behalf of the Silkies, is in great form today.

In the 24th minute of the first half, Udinese took a tactical corner kick. Di Natale made a pass from the right. Inter Milan's defender made a mistake in marking. Flores jumped high near the penalty area line and headed the ball!
  The ball is in!
  One to zero!

Inter Milan was scored first by its opponent at the Meazza Stadium, and the Nerazzurri in the stands expressed their dissatisfaction.

There were even Nerazzurri diehards in the North Stand who raised a banner saying "Benitez is dismissed".

At the beginning of the second half, Sanchez's long shot after cutting in from the wing was blocked by the defender.

Di Natale stopped the ball, dribbled horizontally from an angle, and succeeded with a cold arrow!

Udinese expanded the score and led Inter Milan 2-0 in the away game!

A few minutes later, Asamoah advanced through the middle and passed the ball. Inler passed the ball straight to the left. After getting the ball, Sanchez broke into the penalty area and volleyed the goal!
  Three to zero!
  Udinese, playing away from home, sealed the victory!

The Meazza stadium was silent except for the hundreds of visiting team fans cheering and shouting.

Immediately afterwards, the audience erupted into appalling boos. The boos were either directed at others or at the head coach on the sidelines, Benitez.

Nerazzurri couldn't understand how the Triple Crown winner in the hands of Mourinho last season could become like this in just one summer.

The players haven't changed much, so why bother asking?

The problem naturally lies with the head coach.

Although Benitez made continuous substitution adjustments, Pandev and Coutinho came off the bench to replace Milito and Biabiani, who started today.

But the situation on the court still hasn't improved at all.

In the 83rd minute, Udinese defender Angela blocked Kolarov's passing line with his hand in the penalty area, and the referee whistled a penalty kick!
  Eto'o's penalty shot towards the lower left corner was bravely blocked by Handanovic!

But Eto'o was lucky enough to grab the second point and tip the ball into the goal!

This goal near the end of the game had no impact on the outcome of the game.

In the end, defending champion Inter Milan lost 1-3 to Udinese at home.

After the game, the major media immediately began to criticize the Nerazzurri coach Benitez inhumanely.

Of course, he brought this upon himself.

“We played well at the beginning, but after Udinese scored, our midfield became very passive.

The opponent's counterattack made our defense very dangerous for a while.

We made adjustments in the second half, but they didn't have a good effect. When I go back, I will work with my coaching staff to find out the reasons. "

Benitez did not know that Moratti did not go to watch the game live, but watched the live broadcast with Leo in front of the TV.

“Actually, after José refused to stay, I contacted many people.

Capello and Hiddink were the first choices, but unfortunately they both rejected my invitation.

I still didn't understand why they would rather continue coaching the national team than take over Inter Milan.

I found Benitez later, and he agreed without any hesitation.

Now I understand that after winning the Triple Crown, Inter Milan was a mess.

No matter how good you get, no one will take credit for it. If you lose just two games, you will be given endless responsibilities.

Therefore, even if Benitez did something wrong, I had no intention of dismissing him so early.

But forget it if you just lose. He actually just throws you aside. This is something I can't stand. "

Leo knew that he didn't need to say anything at this time, he just needed to listen carefully.

From Moratti's words, Leo always felt that this old man who deeply loved the Nerazzurri was a little tired.

“My father sold the team when Inter Milan was at its peak and said to us, ‘The Moratti family should stop being in the spotlight’.

Maybe he is right, I have achieved my ideal of leading the team to greater glory, maybe it’s time..."

Moratti didn't finish his words, but the meaning was already obvious. He had the idea of ​​​​taking action from Inter Milan.

"Inter Milan and Benitez have reached an agreement that is satisfactory to both parties through negotiation, and the contract between the two parties will be terminated early."

The day after losing to Udinese, Inter Milan's official website issued a statement about Benitez's dismissal.

"Inter Milan would like to thank Benitez for leading the team to the Italian Super Cup and the European Super Cup.

The next head coach is still being contacted, and we will announce the result to all fans as soon as possible! "

Leo finally came forward to be interviewed by the media.

"What do you think about Benitez's dismissal?"

"Its daybreak!"

　Elle Fanning is only twelve years old at this time. Whether she can wait until something happens in adulthood depends on how many book friends can continue to subscribe hahaha
  　　
  　
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