Far away in China, the Chess Saint Nie Weiping was also watching this match.
Ever since he sent Tang Long a folding fan with "Divine Kick" on it, Elder Nie has been following the young Chinese player's performance on the European stage, tracking him from Inter all the way to Manchester City.
Nie Weiping is straightforward by nature, and once said in an interview that in his life, there are three major hobbies: soccer is first, bridge is second.
As for his primary work, Go, it can only be ranked third.
With his health not being great in recent years, he often needs oxygen and has no chance to play soccer himself, so all his love for the game is poured into watching matches.
"Ladies and gentlemen, look! Allegri is so cunning. Although my chess skill isn't as good as my Go, I can see at a glance that he is using the chess tactic of exchanging pieces!"
"He's willing to let Marchisio detach from the entire team system to mark Tang Long, pinning him down completely!"
