Lippi reached out to shove him.
He Tianqi raised his hands high to make it easier for the police to assign blame: “I understand your agitation, I know all too well this feeling of watching yourself about to get everything, only to lose it all in an instant.”
“Just like everything you did to me.”
“But please trust my professional ethics, this was an accurate call completely devoid of any emotion.”
“Furthermore, if you continue to physically attack me, I will take legitimate self-defense measures.”
How could Lippi listen to any of this?
He continued to shove He Tianqi.
And then…
Bang!
He Tianqi took a step forward with a grapple and a chokehold, taking Lippi down to the ground, successfully subduing him.
KO!
The scene was completely stunned.
Lippi was a world-class top coach!
And an elderly man!
He Tianqi actually dared to lay hands on Lippi?
He was turning the world upside down!
The Juventus players immediately rushed over.
But the Parma players weren’t stupid either, quickly coming over to protect linesman He Tianqi.
A stalemate formed on the sidelines.
Finally, the head referee blew his whistle continuously, which finally brought the situation under control.
He Tianqi received a yellow card because he got physical.
Before Lippi had time to be happy, he received a red card.
Because he got physical first, and insulted and questioned the referee’s decision.
Conte, who took advantage of the chaos to slap a Parma player, received a yellow card.
Del Piero and Parma player Almeyda, who were trying to break up the fight, received yellow cards.
Subsequently, the match continued, and the score did not change.
Parma defeated Juventus one to zero, shattering Juventus’s double dreams while also securing the third Coppa Italia trophy in the club’s history.
And this would also be the last time they won a top-tier honor.
But all the focus after the match was not on the trophy itself, but on the grudge between He Tianqi and Lippi!
…
Tuttosport: “Judas He Tianqi!
His Malicious Call Causes Juventus to Lose the Championship!”
La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Parma, Poached by Juventus, and He Tianqi, Fired by Juventus, Win an Avengers-Style Victory!”
Corriere dello Sport: “A Fan Acting as a Referee, A First in History!
The Coppa Italia Makes a Huge Contribution to Promoting Fair Play in Football!”
La Repubblica: “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish!
The Decision to Fire He Tianqi Saved Juventus a Minimum Wage Contract, But Also Lost Them a Coppa Italia!”
Famous Referee Milton: “From a professional perspective, He Tianqi’s officiating qualifications and judgment had no issues.”
Inter Milan President Moratti: “He Tianqi’s judgment is far more precise than the other linesman’s; the latter’s calls favored Juventus multiple times!”
Parma Head Coach Carmignani: “He is a great football practitioner, whether as a player or as a referee.
I heard he is seeking a football coaching position; I will recommend him to some clubs.”
In terms of public opinion, He Tianqi unsurprisingly gained the upper hand.
The related events sparked heated discussions across Europe and became a novel topic of conversation.
Major leagues and clubs were all using this incident to mock Juventus.
Until the arrival of the World Cup.
Thanks to this wave of popularity, He Tianqi received an invitation from Italian state television.
He became a special commentator for this World Cup.
He Tianqi hoped that through this method, he would be noticed by more clubs and thus secure a coaching job.
In just one month, He Tianqi left behind countless classics during his World Cup commentary.
When everyone thought the French team was the hot favorite to win this World Cup…
He stated that without Zidane, the French team would find it hard to advance from the group stage.
As a result, the French team actually suffered a massive upset and was knocked out in the group stage.
When domestic fans believed the Chinese national team would showcase their skills in this World Cup…
He Tianqi, unable to bear breaking the domestic fans’ hearts, stated, “This is the closest the national team has ever been to the World Cup championship.”
As a result, the national team and the previous World Cup champion French team were both eliminated in the group stage together, and neither team managed to score a goal in this World Cup.
That is very close!
Especially in the Round of 16, twenty minutes into the match between South Korea and Italy, He Tianqi stated, “Ever since Italy scored, the head referee’s whistle has suddenly leaned towards the South Korean team.”
In the twenty-fifth minute, He Tianqi stated, “This referee named Moreno has huge problems.”
In the thirtieth minute, He Tianqi stated, “If Moreno can officiate a World Cup knockout match, then I can officiate the World Cup final!”
In the second half, when Zambrotta was kicked off the field by a South Korean player, He Tianqi stated, “Did Moreno sign a contract guaranteeing the South Korean team’s victory!”
In the eighty-eighth minute, the South Korean team scored a dramatic equalizer.
He Tianqi shouted, “Offside!
This goal was preceded by an offside, and it was also a handball; no matter what, it should be ruled invalid!”
At this moment, the Juventus fans felt relieved.
So He wasn’t holding a grudge against Juventus; he really was just perfectly impartial!
In the one hundred and fourth minute of extra time, the Prince of Rome, Totti, was taken down by a South Korean player inside the South Korean penalty area.
This was unquestionably a penalty, but Moreno penalized Totti for diving and sent him off with a second yellow card turning into red.
He Tianqi cursed profusely in the broadcasting room: “Absolutely shameless!
This is an unbridled black whistle!”
In the one hundred and eleventh minute, Italy scored a goal, but Moreno signaled an offside beforehand, rendering the goal invalid.
He Tianqi was furious: “This ball was completely onside.
Moreno’s call just sacrificed his entire family!”
Ultimately, the South Korean team, aided by various favorable calls, scored a last-minute winner to defeat the Italian team.
He Tianqi slammed the table and stood up: “Tonight is Italy’s night!
The darkness of tonight, no matter how many years pass, will be brought up by people time and time again!”
“The South Korean team won a dirty match, but lost everything else; they will forever be nailed to the pillar of historical shame!”
“Additionally, friends in Italy please note, this World Cup is co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, it has nothing to do with us in China!”
“Chinese people, good!”
“South Korean people, bad!”
For a time, the Italian public was outraged!
The entire European football world, and even the global football world, was infuriated by the South Koreans’ rampant behavior.
Bild: “What defeated the Italian team were not football players, but a black whistle + boxers!”
Diario AS: “Chinese people good, South Korean people bad!
The Italian football circle is likely to ban South Korean players!”
Sky Sports: “The Night of Italy may be passed down forever!
The justice fighter He Tianqi is the best referee of this World Cup!”
The Times: “FIFA issues an announcement revoking He Tianqi’s referee license!
The Italian Football Federation states it will issue He Tianqi a permanent referee qualification certificate within Italy!”
Kicker: “He Tianqi leaves the commentator’s booth due to too many complaints; Italian fans call on major teams to offer him coaching positions!”
To be honest, the South Koreans’ actions this time completely numbed the Italians.
Our majestic Serie A, the ancestor of match-fixing, was actually black-whistled by you South Koreans using such vulgar methods!
So angry!
But after one World Cup, although He Tianqi’s reputation was widespread, there was still no team looking for him.
However, many television stations were willing to offer him commentary positions with full-time benefits.
(END CHAPTER)