Bayern's long history will never forget a period of time that belonged to Pizarro, and Bayern's charming night sky will always shine with a star named Pizarro.
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On August 29, 75,000 fans poured into the Allianz Arena in Munich. On this day, they not only came to cheer for Bayern's match against Bayer Leverkusen, but also to bid farewell to one of their legendary heroes, Claudio Pizarro.
Player Origin: A rising football star from Peru
Pizarro was born in 1978 in Lima, Peru. Despite its proximity to brazil, Peru's football scene is far from comparable to Brazil's. Even so, with the support of his family, the young Pizarro still firmly embarked on the road of football and showed his extraordinary football talent from an early age. "In Peru, (football) is not a very good profession. Things are getting better now, but it was hard then. But my mother supported me and she said it would be very difficult and maybe you wouldn't make a little money, but if you really wanted to do it, I would give you my support. ”
Pizarro did not fail to live up to his mother's support. Pizarro made his debut at the age of 17 in a team in the northern Peruvian city of Chimbote, making his professional debut against Lima In 1996 and scoring three goals in his first season. Shortly thereafter, Pizarro moved to Peruvian domestic powerhouse Lima Union. In 1999, Pizarro scored 18 goals in 22 league games and won the Peruvian Golden Boot. Although only emerging in unknown leagues, Pizarro has attracted the attention of European scouts. That year, Pizarro accepted an invitation from Bremen and set foot on the land of Europe. At this time, Pizarro was not yet 21 years old, and his transfer fee was only 1.5 million euros.
Landing in the Bundesliga: Killing all four in Bremen
In the same year that Pizarro landed in the Bundesliga, Bayern brought back in South America the talented teenager Santa Cruz, who shone brightly in the Copa America. It was the latter that drew the spotlight, so many media outlets had no time to pay attention to the young boy from Peru, and even many experts did not know who this little guy was. However, Pizarro soon proved his worth with his actual performance. In his first season, Pizarro gradually occupied the main position of the team and scored 10 goals. In the second season, Pizarro went a step further, scoring 19 goals. Third behind Sander and Barbarets on the top scorers list, it squeezed behind Elber, Kirsten, Neuville and others.
The 2000-2001 season was a season for Bayern Munich. Anderson's last-minute free-kick in the penalty area helped Bayern win the Bundesliga title in a last-minute reversal; Kahn's bravery in the penalty shootout led Bayern to finally win the Champions League – Effenberg, Elber, Lizarazu, Link and other players reached the peak of their careers. However, Bayern manager Heathfield was not lost by the championship and saw bayern's aging problems in time. Thus, in the summer of winning the Champions League, Bayern defeated barca, Inter and other competitors, and decisively introduced a young strike force Pizarro from Bremen. In this way, 2 years after landing in Europe, Pizarro has realized the dream of countless players.
First entry into Bayern: Personally experienced the replacement of old and new bayerns
In the 2001-2002 season, Pizarro wore bayern shirts. In the first round of the Bundesliga, Heathfield started four new players from the summer, along with Pizarro's Kovac brothers from Croatia. Despite his young age and newcomer, Pizarro has continued the good momentum of his Bremen years at Bayern. In the second round of the league against Schalke 04, he scored his debut goal at Bayern. The Peruvian kid was quickly recognized by fans, who affectionately called him the "ingagod."
Pizarro scored 15 goals in his first two seasons with Bayern and was a key player in Bayern's 2002-2003 double. During his time at Bayern, Pizarro experienced the team's old and new turnover, with his head coach being replaced by Heathfield to Magat, his forward partner being replaced by Elber to Makay, and the team's midfield core being replaced by Effenberg to Ballack. However, no matter who came to Bayern, Pizarro has achieved the best with them, scoring a very stable number of goals in several seasons, becoming one of the most stable players in the team.
Leaving Bayern: from glory to weakness to helpless breakup
Under Magath's command, Bayern won consecutive doubles in 2005 and 2006. What is unimaginable is that Pizarro, a happy and romantic South American by nature, fit perfectly with Magat, who is known as the "Devil's Coach", during this period. Pizarro once gave Magat a high opinion in an interview: "Magat has always been able to adjust me to a good state, and I have always been very comfortable playing under him. However, the nickname "Devil Coach" is not in vain, and as Magath continues to show his arrogant, stubborn and arrogant personality in bayern coaching, since the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, huge contradictions within Bayern have erupted.
Bayern's performance continued to be sluggish this season, and the German Cup was eliminated by the second division team. When the winter break arrived, Bayern decisively fired the culprit Magat. Although Heathfield returned to the team, Bayern finished only fourth in the season, missing out on the Champions League for the first time. Thus, at the end of the season, Bayern began a drastic transformation and reconstruction, signing Tony, Klose, Ribery and other offensive players, and welcoming back Ze Roberto, who had left the team due to Magath. But, at the same time, players who have experienced a losing season have mostly had to choose to leave. Although Pizarro was very reluctant, at this time even Ma Kai had no place, let alone him? Coupled with unsuccessful negotiations for a contract extension, Pizarro finally had to leave Bayern in the summer of 2007.
Precious memories: It was a beautiful moment that cannot be forgotten
Recalling Bayern's weakening 2006-2007 season, there are two games that are particularly memorable for Bayern fans. In the 14th round, Bayern away to Hamburg. In the campaign, Van der Vaart scored a penalty in the first half to help Hamburg lead. At half-time, Bayern replaced youngster Otter with Deisler, who had returned from injury. In the 57th minute, Daisler's direct pass from the right, Ma Kai successfully scored against the offside, and in the 79th minute, Daisler sent a cross on the right, Pizarro received the ball from 14 yards in front of the goal and pushed it into the net. It was a perfect reversal led by Daisler. But not long after the game, the news came that Daisler announced his retirement. Pizarro's shot was the last assist of Deisler's career.
In the final round of the season, Bayern played at the Allianz Arena against the relegated Mainz. For Bayern, the match was no longer a league game, but a sad farewell. In the 57th minute of the match, Pizarro came on as a substitute and replaced Bayern's son Sauer. At this point, the fans stood up together and gave sauerging applause to Sauer, who had accompanied Bayern for fifteen years, after Sauer had just scored the last goal of his career in this game. After coming off the bench, Pizarro continued Bayern's offensive momentum, scoring Bayern's fifth goal of the game and ending his first Bayern career.
Coming back again: never giving up on the love of Bayern
After leaving Bayern, Pizarro joined Chelsea and scored in the first round of the Premier League. However, the good times did not last long, and pizarro was gradually marginalized as Chelsea fired Mourinho and signed striker Anelka. In 2008, Pizarro, who was depressed in England, returned to the familiar Banks of the Weser River, back to the parent team Bremen. Here, Pizarro proves himself once again. In the Champions League group stage draw 1-1 away to Inter, Pizarro paid tribute to Mourinho with a goal; in the 15th round of the Bundesliga, Pizarro scored his first hat-trick since his return. However, although Pizarro, who returned to the Bundesliga, has regained his form, he still can't give up his deep feelings for Bayern. In the 5th round of the 2008-2009 season, Pizarro scored his first goal since returning to the Bundesliga against Bayern. Pizarro refused to celebrate after the goal, showing his respect for Bayern with practical actions.
In the following years, Bayern gradually recovered under the leadership of Louis van Gaal and Heynckes, while Pizarro in Bremen remained in the top five of the top scorers list. In 2012, Bayern suffered the humiliating embarrassment of "Sanya King" and became the laughing stock of the world for a while. Especially in the Champions League final against Chelsea, Bayern scored only 1 goal with 7 shots on goal, and the hidden danger of the weakness of the front was completely exposed. In the summer of the same year, Bayern, who were in desperate need of a new front, turned their attention to Pizarro again, and Pizarro did not hesitate to return to Bayern, who had been worried about day and night. 'I've received a lot of offers but I always think Bayern is the best club for me. Pizarro said: "I have a lot of regrets in my career, and the Champions League trophy is one of them. Bayern can give me that chance and I believe I will be an important player in bayern's journey back to the title next season. ”
Towards glory: the triumph of creating trebles with Bayern
Thanks to Bayern's simultaneous introduction of Mandzukic, who performed well in the European Cup, coupled with Mr. Gomez 30 million, Pizarro, who returned to Bayern, can only be the third center. But at this time, Pizarro is no longer the reckless teenager who "wants to fight with people on the field", but uses his maturity and stability to provide more opportunities and choices for the team. Bayern unexpectedly lost to Borisov in the Champions League group stage. Back at home to face Lille, pizarro, 34, scored a hat-trick in 15 minutes in a game he could never lose, helping his team win big. This record ranks 3rd in The history of the Champions League. Pizarro also performed a miracle in the league, giving the "big four joys" plus two assists in the 27th round against Hamburg...
The 2012-2013 season was the greatest in Bayern history. In just one year, Bayern went from the shame of the "King of Sanya" to the glory of the "Triple Crown", and the 35-year-old Pizarro finally reached the top of Europe with Bayern. Although Pizarro failed to appear in the Champions League final, no one can deny Pizarro's positive contribution to this champion. Guardiola then joined Bayern, although Gomez and Mandzukic left the team for tactical reasons, Pizarro was always a forward substitute trusted by Pep Guardiola. Pizarro on the pitch reminds us of Zola and Sheringham of that year, the more you play, the older you are, the more you play, watching Pizarro play has become an extraordinary enjoyment for fans.
14 years: Just like that unforgettable number 14 jersey
There are talented people in the jiangshan generation, and the green field is no exception. As Players such as Robery get older, as Pizarro did when he first joined, Bayern, who was planning ahead, once again chose the replacement of old and new. With players such as Vidal and Costa and young talents such as Koeman and Kimisi joining in succession, Pizarro, who is about to turn 37, is no longer in Bayern's plans. Pizarro's Bayern years were finally fixed in the summer of 2015.
It has been 14 years since Pizarro first joined Bayern in 2001 – like the number 14 shirt Pizarro has been wearing at Bayern.
Number 14 jersey, 14 years of youth.
Pizarro played for Bayern twice during his 14-year period, scoring 125 goals and providing 53 assists in 327 games for Bayern, and won six Bundesliga titles, five German Cups and one Champions League with Bayern. To date, Pizarro has become the most foreign player in Bundesliga history with the most appearances and goals.
Such a hero, such an honor, Bayern naturally will not forget its heroes. So, as written at the beginning of the article, before this Bundesliga match, Bayern held a grand farewell ceremony for Pizarro. Under the attention of 75,000 fans, Bayern president Rummenigge personally presented Pizarro with flowers and souvenirs; 14 years ago, it was also Rummenigge who personally presented Pizarro with bayern's No. 14 shirt at the joining ceremony...
Heartfelt wishes: Thank you for accompanying us through our youth
It was a moving farewell ceremony. Seeing this, I can't help but think of Bayern's Bundesliga victory ceremony. For years, Bayern has invited retired players to return to the Allianz Arena to share the joy after winning the championship. In such celebrations, Pizarro's appearance is always touching.
You see, the legendary players who lined up to applaud at the awards ceremony: Kahn, Elber, Sergio, Lizarazu, Salihamidzic, Kufuor, Sanior, Kovac, Mackay...
Today, some of them have become team managers, some have become senior government officials, some have become jiu-jitsu champions, and some have become commentators. However, Pizarro, who was running on the green field with them, still wearing a Bayern shirt, walked past them with a smile, hugged each other one by one and then stepped onto the podium to get his glory.
Although it has not left, it is already a legend!
This is Pizarro, who has accompanied us through our unforgettable youth, he has accompanied us through glorious years, he has accompanied us to witness the glory of Bayern.
The story is not over: I believe that there will still be you by your side in the future
In a recent interview, a reporter asked Pizarro: "After playing for Bayern for so many years, who is your most admired teammate?" "Sauer!" Pizarro replied without hesitation, "His pass is so comfortable that he always finds me accurately." ”
For a moment, Pizarro's answer seems to take us back to the old days. Later, when asked about the regrets of Bayern's career, Pizarro pointed to a little guy on the pitch named Lucas Sauer (son of Sauer), "I was looking forward to the day when I would also receive an assist from him in an official match and score a goal... Unfortunately, none of this can be achieved. ”
Again, I was poked to the point of tears.
With the farewell ceremony at the end, we will no longer be able to see Pizarro in Bayern's shirt in the new season. However, Pizarro, who bid farewell to Bayern, has no intention of retiring. With his performance this summer in leading Peru to third place in the Copa America, we have reason to believe that pizarro, who is getting older and more demon, will continue to set his appearance and scoring records in the Bundesliga.
However, even without Bayern, we still believe that Pizarro will not go away and that Pizarro will still be by our side. As Pizarro said, after retiring from retirement, he will definitely return to Bayern because his roots are here, his love is here. As a result, Bayern fans have begun to wait for the day when Pizarro will return again...
Pizarro, let's continue to witness the growth of Lucas Sauer together with Bayern, okay?
The road is a bit long And the night is a little cool
Mood confusion and loneliness in exchange for depression
The stars in the sky are bright and dark
Which one best illuminates the atrium
Dreams and ideals The heart persists
The direction is the alternating torment of power and time
Dawn in the fog blooms with hope
Everything becomes different with you
Thank you for giving me warmth and vulnerability when I'm by my side
Thank you for accompanying me through the ups and downs of my ups and downs
(Heart like a clear sky)