Juventus finalized a deal in June to invite Montero to coach the U19 youth team, which is also a DNA culture in a sense, after all, he played at Juventus for 9 years. The Uruguayan in front of the camera wears a white shirt and a pair of black-rimmed glasses, imposing a bit of literary atmosphere, and fans familiar with him know that the Montero player nicknamed "Beast" is fierce in his era.
He was described by the media as Zidane's bodyguard, and Ancelotti said in his autobiography that Montero had and only one task, that is, to protect Zidane, to give an example: against Manchester United, Schmeichel pushed Zidane in the players' tunnel, And Montello was the first to rush up, even Keane, who had intended to "help", did not dare to make a second attempt.
Where in the world there is unprovoked love, Montero, who is 1 year older than Zidane, is a little fan of the French, in November 2000 Zidane suffered a crisis of trust among fans, Montero was the first to stand up and speak: "Only Zidane is the real indispensable star player in the team, he is the coach of the team, telling everyone how to play, we are just helpers." ”
Interestingly, when montero talked about the reasons for Zidane's success as a coach, he once again set Zizou's charisma as a key element of success.
However, Montero is not only zidane's little fan identity, he has a very good relationship with the Frenchman, and can even be said to be sorry for each other, you know, in 2003 as a Real Madrid player back to Turin, Zidane decided to exchange jerseys with Montero, which is the best reward for the reunion of the deceased, but also the recognition of strength, otherwise the French would not have advised Real Madrid to buy old teammates.
What does Monterro do?
1.79 meters Montero is known as the "striker killer", physically strong, good at staring, both leaderly temperament, in the Atlanta period was Lippi's love, "wild boar" Davis once regarded him as an equally important figure as Zidane in Juventus, but often people only remember Montero's negative news,
Montero is notoriously mischievous. In the 9 years of Juventus, he was actually sent off 13 times, surpassed Bergomi with 16 red cards, became the first in history on the red card list in Serie A, and accumulated 21 red cards in his career, of which defensive moves and retaliatory actions accounted for the vast majority.
In the 1999–00 UEFA Cup, Juve were eliminated by Celta and were sent off the pitch because he took off his shorts in full view of everyone and made indecent gestures.
— In the 2000-2001 Season, the Italian national derby, he gave another tough Inter player, Di Biagio, a punch. Although the referee on duty did not find out in time, he was suspended for 3 games afterwards.
—— In the 2004 Copa America Uruguay vs Ecuador, as the captain of Montero in the face of the opponent has fallen to the ground, it is interesting that he returned to the national team he was selected as the best team of this Copa America, is the Uruguayan team's "only seedling".
Ancelotti once thought Montello was on the brink of crime, but the Uruguayan, who was immersed in defense, considered himself at best a player who did not like to be decent, and even extended to the cultural height of the Uruguayan Indian spirit when explaining his style of play.
"Children in Uruguay grow up with will and courage."
To some extent, Uruguay did give birth to the mother of the "black art of football". The Indian spirit has been in mind since Montello landed on the Apennine Peninsula in 1992, as he puts it: "If you eat every day, carefree, and then train in a dashing car, please don't talk about stress." ”
In fact, the shaping of Montero's style of play is also inseparable from the point and influence of his father Julio Montero, you know, Julio Montero participated in the 1970 and 1974 World Cups as a Uruguayan international, it is worth mentioning that the Uruguayan team during this period is tough and is a hard bone in football.
The tiger father has no dogs, montero has accumulated more than 50 appearances for the Uruguayan national team, but he seems to have decided to carry out violent football to the end, shoveling people, scissor feet, punches and kicks in the back, and there are endless punches and kicks. This also explains why he has become a big player, and perhaps it is difficult for you to imagine that the defender whom The fierce Montero most admires is Maldini, who is too differentiated in style.
However, Montero, who has a lot of cruel words, also has times when he is frustrated. In the first half of Juve's game against Roma in December 2002, Montero tangled together while defending Totti, and finally both fell to the ground, and the Roma captain got up and kicked the ball directly at Montero, and the grumpy Uruguayan could only swallow.
Are there any worse memories?
Inzaghi, who played for AC Milan in 2003, scored his first counter-attack against his old club, a goal that reflected the ability of the 9th master to seize opportunities, but also thanks to Montello, who made a mistake with Buffon;
In 2004 Juventus was refused by A Coruña outside the Champions League quarter-finals, and in a long pass attack from an opponent, Montello, who turned too slowly, fulfilled the goal of compatriot Pandiani;
Juventus had the upper hand against Parma in 2005, but a mistake by Montello created an unexpected draw, and even Buffon, who had been supporting him, said: "What pained me was the way I conceded the ball. ”
Even the most perfect defender will have moments of embarrassment, and Whenever Montero, who has become a backstaffer, will not be angry about defensive mistakes. The 2002-03 Champions League final was his real pain point.
AC Milan and Juventus battled to a penalty shootout, with Dida bravely saving three penalties, with Montero in the fourth round among them, but the post-match controversy was whether the Uruguayan had moved in advance before taking the penalty.
Even in the first leg of the 1/4 knockout match against Barca, the Montero iron tree blossomed and scored, but the momentary joy did not last into the final with AC Milan. Even more tragically, Montero's three champions league finals have failed.
After retiring from retirement, he has always believed that not lifting the Champions League title is the biggest regret of his career, and this sense of gain and loss is not completely balanced by 4 Serie A, 3 Italian Super Cups, 1 European Super Cup, 1 Toto Cup and a Toyota Cup.
Montero has been defined as an evil man countless times, but he cannot deny that he has a soft heart.
On the morning of June 27, 2006, Pessotto, who was plagued by depression, jumped from the window on the fourth floor of the office of Juventus headquarters, but fortunately saved his life in time for rescue, but Pessotto suffered multiple fractures all over his body, almost causing disability.
The Montello family was the first former teammate to arrive at the hospital to see Pessotto, and he flew straight from Uruguay. Eight years of teammates, the days of fighting side by side are vividly remembered, and they are a souvenir of each other's youth, while pessotto, after recovering, will fly to Uruguay for three consecutive years to spend Christmas with old friends.
Iron Man tenderness, as Montero said: "Turin taught me the importance of facing reality." It's Montello's explanation, and it's no wonder Ancelotti called him "a pure man," and now that he's back, his spontaneous pride is extended.