Chapter 370: Istanbul

Istanbul was the empire capital of Europe. It was once the capital of the Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.
Because of this, Istanbul is a famous tourist city and the center of Turkish economy, culture, finance, trade and transportation.
At the same time, this city is also the most densely populated city in the world. Perhaps it is not uncommon for cities with a population of tens of millions in China, but in Europe, a city with a population of tens of millions is quite rare, and Istanbul is such a city.
When it comes to football, this city brings together the best of the entire Turkish league, the so-called league giants, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas. These three clubs have almost 90% of the league championships.
The Istanbul Derby is also the most popular Derby in the world. Whenever the city is about to conduct a Derby, for example, it must enter a state of first alert.
In the UEFA Champions League, several UEFA Champions League teams in Turkey have always been known as the devil's home, and their progressive and insane atmosphere can scare some timid players into soft legs.
Let's put it this way, in the Champions League, no player is willing to draw to the Turkish team, for this reason, they would rather run to the cold Russia.
But today, this city does not belong to any Turkish, because this is the carnival of European fans, Cagliari and AC Milan fans.
In fact, before the 37th round of the Serie A league, Istanbul ’s traffic surged. Although the city was never short of tourists, in the next few days, more tourists entered the city than ever before.
Not to mention others, there are more than 100,000 tourists from Italy alone. No, they should not be called tourists. It is more accurate to use fans this time, and this number has been increasing.
Not to mention some neutral fans who came to witness the birth of the new king. Of course, at this time, fans from distant Asia and China must be indispensable. You know, this is the first time that the Chinese have appeared in the Champions League finals.
Although this Chinese is something special, not a player but a head coach, this does not affect the enthusiasm of Chinese fans. As early as the moment when Cagliari defeated Eindhoven to enter the final, qualified Chinese fans began to plan. In the finals, even many unconditional fans have created conditions and are willing to spend months of their salary.
There is no doubt that the upcoming Champions League final has historical significance for Chinese fans, because they are no longer just spectators, but real participants.
This directly reflects the moment when Cagliari players walked out of the airport. When Li Yi led the goal out of Ataturk Airport, hundreds of fans greeted Cagliari. Most of them talked to Li Yi is the same color.
It is said that Istanbul Airport is called Ataturk. One day later, the final venue was also named Ataturk. Whether it is the stadium or the airport, it is named after the founding father of Turkey.
The final venue is called Ataturk Olympics. This stadium does not belong to the Turkish giants. It is a stadium built for the Olympic bid. It is the largest stadium in Turkey and a five-star stadium in Europe.
Although Cagliari's players have become accustomed to their own head coach more popular than players, but every time I see it, I still have some envy, especially the young players in the team.
However, without Li Yi saying hello to the fans, AC Milan immediately followed. Although the two teams were in different cities, they almost stepped on the plane and arrived at the same time.
At this time Cagliari's players discovered that a group of fans were standing not far away, but they were waving red and black flags, and even the flags of various countries.
In fact, Cagliari also has flags of various countries, but other flags are easily covered by a touch of red and five-star red flags.
Sparks splattered, if in the form of anime, at this moment between the two teams, there must be a spark of current sparkling, including two head coaches.
Although Li Yi has a good relationship with Ancelotti, although the two have not been together for a long time, but this is not without them, they are estranged. Whenever they meet each other, the two will meet to finish dinner together.
In fact, this time is no exception, but it is not to eat together. Those who win the game must lead the team to celebrate, and those who lose the game naturally find food to heal.
Turkey is a true gourmet kingdom. Turkish cuisine is known as one of the world's top three cuisines, alongside Chinese and French cuisine.
And everyone who lost this time has reimbursed everyone who has won.
Mutually speaking, because of the appearance of each other, both sides did not stop at the airport. Under the of the airport security, each set foot on the bus to the hotel.
Today is destined to be a busy day, the coaching staff needs to discuss tactics, and the players need restorative training, and there will be field adaptation issues tomorrow and attend the pre-match interview arranged by UEFA.
The UEFA Champions League final is not just a final, it is also a show. Of course, this show means that you must obey the UEFA arrangement outside the stadium. When you go to the stadium, you have to do it on your own.
Besides, others have no chance to show.
After lunch at the hotel at noon, Li Yi took the coaching team to discuss tactics, and the players took a break to digest and prepare for the open training in the afternoon.
Even if it is public, there is almost no real effect. The main role of this training is to let the media take pictures ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Show fans how the players look on the training ground.
When the show is almost finished, the club will clear the field, and then the real training, and Cagliari arrived on the first day to spend in this situation.
On the second day, Cagliari and AC Milan each had half a day to go to the Ataturk Olympic Stadium to adapt to the venue, which was naturally chased by the media.
So one day, the traffic flow in Istanbul reached its peak, because tomorrow is the final, at this time, everyone who should have arrived.
For example, Bellucci and two children, after all, this is the first Champions League final of Li Yi's coaching career. I also hate the possibility of being a Champions League champion, and even leading the youngest Champions League coach.
In order to allow Bellucci and two children to come to the present, Li Yi specially asked the club for a VIP room. As the final team, there must be a distribution in this area.
In fact, along with Bellucci, in addition to Corleone, there is Li Yi's aunt, such an important moment, Li Yi's uncle will naturally not miss.