Chapter 112: Devil's schedule
After the game, Ronaldinho quickly adjusted his mindset and calmly accepted the fact of defeat. He took the initiative to walk up to Wang Feng to congratulate him, and then hugged Ronaldo.
Ronaldo whispered in his ear, "You did really well. We have more confidence for the World Cup this summer." Ronaldinho blushed and smiled shyly, his eyes filled with longing. It would be his first World Cup journey!
Then, Ronaldo invited Wang Feng and Ronaldinho to dinner. One was a formidable opponent, and the other was a compatriot. Even though they had just fought on the field, it didn't seem awkward.
Unexpectedly, Recoba and Konchesky wanted to join them, and Grimes from Paris naturally attended. Soon, more and more players from both sides joined in, turning it into a big gathering.
The party was held at the rooftop bar, located on the top floor of the Parisian building, overlooking the Paris City Hall and the distant Eiffel Tower, providing an excellent view.
Grimes arrived early and booked the entire bar. To liven up the atmosphere, he mobilized his connections and invited many enthusiastic European ladies to accompany them, including famous actresses and models. Konchesky enthusiastically agreed; this was the Paris nightlife he longed for.
Such a large-scale event naturally attracted the attention of the media. Many reporters came to the scene, hoping to uncover some big news.
Young, wealthy, handsome, and at the peak of his reputation, Wang Feng became the center of attention at the party. Many enthusiastic girls approached him for conversation. If they could win his favor, it would mean a qualitative leap in both fame and future prospects.
Wang Feng also encountered a familiar face, the girl Desirée Hansen who had tried to seduce him during the last magazine cover shoot. She said with a resentful tone, "Wang, you're too heartless. I've been waiting for you for so long. Why didn't you contact me?"
Wang Feng had long discarded her contact information and could only excuse himself by saying he was too busy. However, she still relentlessly stuck by his side throughout the party, making him very uncomfortable.
So Wang Feng found an excuse to get away from her for a while, told Ronaldo, and went straight back to the hotel. He would rather practice for a few more hours than stay in that environment any longer.
What he didn't know was that Hansen had prepared a complete publicity plan. She had already contacted a reporter waiting outside. When the party ended, she planned to pretend to be drunk, let Wang Feng help her, and then take a photo, creating a scandal.
But Wang Feng slipped away ahead of time, foiling her plan. Hansen's face was extremely grim. She didn't know if she would get such a perfect opportunity again.
The next day, major newspapers in Paris indeed published the details of the party. Each player was photographed in various revelry, especially Konchesky, whose cozy embrace with multiple girls received widespread criticism.
Only Wang Feng, who left the scene early, didn't have any photos leaked. This made everyone even more optimistic about his future. "A young, talented, and disciplined player like him, how could he not succeed?" commented Le Parisien.
Back in Italy, in the 24th round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Udinese away. Udinese, plagued by injuries, had plummeted in the standings and currently ranked fifth from the bottom.
In the 6th minute of the game, Wang Feng was fouled in the penalty area by defender Caballero, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty. However, Vieri's penalty flew over the crossbar.
Nevertheless, Inter Milan continued to press Udinese. In the 17th minute, Dibaggio created an opportunity on the left, dribbled past defenders, and crossed.
Wang Feng, positioned perfectly near the penalty spot, rose high despite Caballero's interference and headed the ball into the net.
1-0, Wang Feng opened the scoring for Inter Milan! This was his first headed goal since joining Inter Milan, and Matrazi, who rushed to him, excitedly rubbed his head, shouting, "Your head finally got it, not in vain for me to teach you for so long."
Just two minutes after the first goal, Inter Milan intercepted Udinese's attack in their own half and launched a counterattack. Sandetti's long pass found Dibaggio on the left, who cut inside.
After a clever one-two with Recoba, Dibaggio passed to Wang Feng in the penalty area.
Despite being tightly marked by Berto, Wang Feng managed to turn around forcefully and shoot.
"Goal! It's Wang Feng again, within two minutes, he scored a brace."
"This shot is powerful and precise. Goalkeeper Turci guessed the direction correctly but couldn't stop the ball from flying into the net."
"This is Wang Feng's 27th league goal of the season. With ten rounds left, Wang Feng is on the verge of reaching thirty league goals, a feat as easy as pie."
When the game reached the 35th minute, Udinese's corner kick was ineffective, and the ball was cleared outside the penalty area. Wang Feng controlled the ball and started a swift counterattack.
Udinese defenders Pisano and Jorgensen couldn't catch up with Wang Feng, who formed a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom left corner.
3-0! Wang Feng completed a hat-trick, his third of the season, two in Serie A and one in the Europa League. He was a strong guarantee for Inter Milan's dual campaign!
In the end, Inter Milan defeated Udinese comprehensively, dragging them into the relegation abyss.
In another match, Juventus drew 0-0 with Torino, narrowing the gap between Inter Milan and Juventus to 5 points.
Inter Milan's opponent in the Europa League Round of 16 was Chelsea from the Premier League.
Last season, Chelsea made history by reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time, but the strain of playing on multiple fronts led to a disappointing sixth-place finish in the league. This season, they could only participate in the Europa League.
However, their entry into the Champions League quarterfinals in their first attempt was enough to demonstrate Chelsea's strong capabilities. The clash between Inter Milan and Chelsea promised to be an evenly matched contest.
What's even more unfavorable is that they will face AC Milan and Juventus consecutively in the league, with both matches affecting the final championship outcome.
With four tough matches in half a month, the members of Inter Milan's coaching staff were scratching their heads, discussing tactics and personnel arrangements overnight.
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