Chapter 538: Zhen Flicker's Firm Belief
The third round of the Champions League is over.
Newcastle United's third-round win away to Barcelona and their wins over Inter Milan and Basel in the previous two rounds saw them pick up all nine points from three rounds and sit top of Group C.
In the same match, Inter Milan beat Basel 2-0.
The situation in Group C is clear.
Barcelona and Inter Milan are second and third respectively, and they have exactly the same record, drawing with each other, winning against the weakest side Basel and losing to first-placed Newcastle United with four points.
Newcastle United have an advantage of nine points.
Although nine points are not enough to guarantee qualification, as long as the normal performance is carried out, it is no longer a problem to qualify from the group, and it is even possible to lock in the qualification in advance in the next round.
Of course.
At the end of the game, the focus of the media discussion was still in the past big game, and the only protagonist in the big game was Zhen Shaolong, who scored four goals and led Newcastle United to a strong victory over Barcelona.
Many media reporters hope to interview Zhen Shaolong.
And they got their wish.
Head coach Kevin Keegan wanted to attend the press conference alone, but when he noticed the crazy media reporters, he knew that if he went alone, he would definitely be subjected to all kinds of difficulties, because the media would prefer to interview Zhen Shaolong.
He's just a supporting role.
Keegan pulled Zhen Shaolong very sensibly and went to the post-match press conference together.
Zhen Shaolong was reluctant to be interviewed, and when he went to the mixed area after the game, he walked away directly, the limitations of the effect of "Real" were like a sharp sword hanging over his head, and the feeling of constantly turning his brain to speak was too depressing.
But it can't be helped.
Zhen Shaolong still went with Keegan, and after arriving at the venue, he showed his trademark smile and answered reporters' questions very calmly.
The questions from the media reporters revolved around the competition, mainly on several topics.
Mood, performance, opponent.
Zhen Shaolong talked about his performance, and the answer he gave was, "It's quite satisfied." β
Then he said very modestly, "It's just that this one is good, it's nothing, if I play another game, I don't have the confidence to score so many goals." β
It's the truth.
The game is a lot of goals because there are systematic temporary skills, and there is no temporary skill effect, and it is really whimsical to score four goals against Barcelona.
The media understands it as 'the habitual modesty of the Chinese'.
Zhen Shaolong also talked about the game and the opponent, "Barcelona is a very powerful opponent, to put it bluntly, their overall strength is much stronger than ours." β
"But their luck wasn't so good......"
"Messi is a fantastic player, he is very good and positive, even if the score is very unfavorable, he has always tried to ......"
Zhen Shaolong praised several sentences in a row, and what he said was completely from his heart.
The understanding of the British media is that Zhen Shaolong is fooling the Spaniards.
Newcastle United won by a big score, and Barcelona's defense couldn't defend against him at all, and he kept praising Barcelona and Messi, perhaps an ironic statement.
Perhaps it is a completely 'hypocritical' statement.
The Spanish media's understanding is --
Although Newcastle United won by a big score, Zhen Shaolong still praised Barcelona, the reason is the respect for Barcelona, he is a very sportsmanlike player, just like in the game, he has already brought the ball to the goal, even goalkeeper ValdΓ©s was broken through, and he also chose to shoot on the small penalty line, rather than taking the ball into the goal in one go.
"It's a player who deserves respect!"
"Even if you win the opponent by a big score, you will respect the opponent very much!"
There is a reason why the Spanish media understands it this way, they hope that the two giants of Spain - Real Madrid and Barcelona - can face up to Zhen Shaolong's strength and influence, and introduce the world's top scorer into the system of La Liga.
When Zhen Shaolong performs well, they can wave their flags and shout.
Many Spanish fans see it that way, too.
When interviewed by Spanish reporters on the street after the game, many fans in Catalonia expressed that they hoped that Zhen Shaolong's name could be seen in the Barcelona lineup next season' and 'Zhen Shaolong would create a more proud glory when he joined Barcelona'.
Wait a minute.
This also put Laporta under a lot of pressure, mainly because Zhen Shaolong is too expensive, and he is also discussing with Sandro about a possible successful transfer strategy.
For example, substitution of players.
Barcelona have a lot of great stars.
If Zhen Shaolong arrives, he will definitely occupy the main position of the front line, and Henry, Eto'o, Hleb and others can all be replaced to stay in the position.
Of course, this is only if the player agrees.
Another strategy is to convene a board of directors and persuade the board to get club members to donate money to fund the acquisition of Yan Siu Lung.
That's the benefit of a members-only club.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and other membership clubs, ownership belongs to all members of the club, the purpose of the club is not to make money, properly run to have a large amount of transfer funds, when there is a lack of funds, you can also mobilize members to donate collectively.
Not so with other clubs.
For example, in England's clubs, most of the ownership is in the board of directors, and private individuals own a large amount of shares, and if they are not well managed, they can only lose money, and if they are properly managed, they will share the income to shareholders, and the money will not be left at all.
Of course.
There are also advantages to private clubs, for example, the club must be financially healthy in order to generate a shareable revenue, and the development will be relatively healthy.
Wait a minute.
These have nothing to do with Zhen Shaolong.
After the game, Newcastle United had to go through a tiring journey, and they flew back en masse.
After the Great War is exhaustion.
Many players were still excited to beat Barcelona by a big score, and half of the plane fell asleep, and Zhen Shaolong was also in a half-asleep state.
And then.
He was woken up by Owen's chirping.
Owen was even more excited than Zhen Shaolong, he especially switched places with Smith, sat next to Zhen Shaolong, and kept talking about the relationship between kung fu and football with Bart on the other side.
"I've seen that Chinese football movie!"
"It's amazing!"
"It's just amazing! I don't know what's funny about it, but the soccer in it is so powerful that the protagonist can kick the goal away with all his might! β
"It probably has a film and television effect, but it definitely has a certain effect."
"If only I could also know Chinese kung fu......"
Bart doesn't know if what Owen said is true or not, but the key is that he is old, and he has reached the age of considering retirement, no matter how powerful Chinese kung fu is, no matter how helpful it is to football, it is impossible for him to learn and use it.
So he just listened.
When he found that Zhen Shaolong had opened his eyes, Owen immediately turned his head and began to tout, "Zhen! You're amazing! Four goals scored! Especially the ball in the middle circle! β
"Awesome!"
"I couldn't believe what I was seeing."
"That's what Chinese kung fu does, right? Definitely! Your dribbling, possession......"
Owen seemed to be chanting a mantra.
Zhen Shaolong was so annoyed that he wanted to vomit blood, he took a deep breath, resisted the urge to punch Owen in the cheek, and then turned his brain and said, "Michael, I really don't know Chinese kung fu, but there are some ancient truths of Chinese martial arts, I can talk to you." β
"What's the truth?" Owen's eyes lit up and he asked.
"For example, I know Tai Chi, the main purpose is to overcome rigidity with softness, and to dial a thousand catties in four or two!"
Owen immediately nodded, he also knew the name of Taijiquan, but he didn't know what the specific 'theme' was.
Zhen Shaolong carefully explained the meaning of 'overcoming rigidity with softness, dialing a thousand catties in four or two', and then talked about another kung fu, "Jin Dada, the grandmaster of martial arts, he has a kung fu called Jiuyang Zhenjing, I remember that it said that when you cultivate to a high and profound realm, you need to do it, 'He is strong and he is strong, the breeze blows the hills, he is horizontal by him, and the bright moon shines on the river', which means ......"
He hesitated for a moment, pondered carefully and said, "Probably no matter how strong the opponent is, I will stand still anyway." β
"Uh-huh."
Owen was confused.
Zhen Shaolong continued, "There are also Chinese kung fu masters, all of which emphasize a combination of rigidity and softness, and I don't understand it very well, but you have to remember this word. β
"Uh-huh."
Owen quickly picked up his mobile phone and asked Zhen Shaolong to help use Chinese to type the four words 'rigidity and softness', and he decided to study it carefully after he went back.
After Zhen Shaolong finished typing, he continued, "By the way, I also know that Shaolin has a very powerful kung fu called Tongzi Gong, which is to maintain the body of a child, and you can practice very powerful kung fu." β
"I don't know much either, but lock-essence is probably good for men, right?"
Next, Zhen Shaolong said seven or eight kung fu in a row, all of which were in martial arts, and then he couldn't think of it anymore, but he thought it was very interesting to fool Owen.
Wrong!
This is not a flicker!
Zhen Shaolong is telling the truth, but the content is in martial arts, does anyone know in reality?
Owen listened attentively.
Pity.
He didn't understand.
No.
What kind of cheats and martial arts principles Zhen Shaolong said, Owen was completely confused, but there was a kung fu that he understood, that is, 'Shaolin Boy Gong'.
"Is lock-good for men?"
"That's right!"
"Very reasonable!"
"Zhen Shaolong has never had a girlfriend." Owen's eyes suddenly lit up, "Although there are a lot of scandals and gossip on the news, there is no actual evidence, he may have practiced this lock-fine kung fu?" β
"Makes sense......"
"Although I'm not a C-man for a long time, maybe a constant lock-up can help?"
"I didn't work with the horse in the middle of the race, probably because I occasionally ...... with Louis halfway through Ahem! β
The more Owen thought about it, the more it made sense.
When he returned home exhausted, Owen was still thinking carefully, and he felt that his brain had become much more energetic.
Night.
After his wife Louis took care of the children, he lay down on the bed in the bedroom and invited Owen to do sports, but Owen refused on the grounds of exhaustion, Louis was very puzzled, "In the past, after every game, didn't you always take the initiative to ...... with me"
"Sorry, dear, I'm so tired today, and I've decided to pay attention to my body."
Owen said.
Meantime.
Zhen Shaolong was also resting on the bed, he was lying on the front facing the roof, and there was a figure above him constantly exercising up and down, and his long hair occasionally fell on his hands, as if he was tickling him.
He was in the same mood as Owen, and he felt a little guilty, but he was guilty of himself--
"It can't be like this anymore!"
"If you are too tired after a game, you should pay more attention to rest instead of being tempted by beauty!"
"Yes!"
"Not anymore!"
"From tomorrow onwards, you must work hard...... No, tomorrow will probably be very tired, and I won't be able to recover at all......"
"Then ...... Let's start the day after tomorrow! β
Zhen Shaolong took the heart of an old monk and made an oath with firm eyes.