Chapter 1, the European Youth Championship sealed the throat with a sword
July 2015.
Greece, Kalitani.
European Youth Championship, the first round of the group stage.
Spain U19s vs France U19s.
Even as the game comes to an end.
The rhythm of the transition between attack and defense of the two teams is still very intense.
The ball went back and forth.
The crazy confrontation situation ignited the enthusiasm of the fans of the two countries.
An LED scoreboard hangs high in the air on the pitch, displaying a 0:0 score.
Pitchside.
The head coaches of both sides, with excited expressions, gestured at the players on the field, wishing that there was a game remote control in their hands.
...
This match has not received much attention in Asia.
Mainstream video platforms have no interest in buying broadcast rights at all.
Dragon Kingdom Live Room.
An amateur anchor spoke an extremely non-standard Mandarin: "Brothers, the video signal is stolen from abroad, it's a bit of a problem!" Let's make do with it! β
A large group of Happy Bean players in the comment area are anxiously following this game.
- [A bunch of waste, attacking so fiercely, just don't score!] The mentally retarded man in the French team named DembΓ©lΓ©. Wasted two single knives! γ
- [SB Referee! I love to blow offside! Where was Asensio offside? Body hair offside! γ
- [Why don't Spain U19 play pass control anymore?] There are not a few young players in the squad for La Masia, Real Madrid have four, Osasuna has five! γ
- [Barcelona is now relying on MSN to mix!] How many new players have been promoted from La Masia's academy in the past two years? γ
- [Hit it and lay on the ground again?] Die alive on the spot! Substitution? Nima! 87 minutes to change people, change eggs! γ
...
88th minute of the game.
The ball flew out of bounds.
The referee blew the whistle and signaled for a substitution.
The camera moves.
A black-haired teenager wearing the number 6 red jersey. Stand calmly on the sidelines of the center circle.
Dragon Country fans in the live broadcast room.
Dumbfounded.
Spain U19... How can there be an Asian?
Is it a stick country or an island country?
"Brothers, wait a minute, I'll check the information."
βLeeKangοΌ Li Kang? Nima! This is a Spanish dragon! Coming from La Masia's academy in a midfielder position, he is making his debut for Spain's Under-19s! β
"According to FIFA regulations, he has represented Spain in continental competitions, and it seems that he can't represent our national football team... Bah! The brothers are right, the national football team is a piece of, no matter which country he represents, if he can score goals and assist, he is our good brother! β
The game continues.
The hearts of Happy Bean players suddenly cooled in half.
In the footage.
The dragonborn boy named Li Kang, as soon as he came on the field, kept turning his head and observing the positions of the other players.
He is not fast, but he can always be by his teammates' side at the most critical moments.
Every pass and catch is also extremely reasonable.
With the cooperation of his teammates, he gradually took control of the middle.
The pace of the game seems to have slowed down tenfold.
extinguished the enthusiasm of the fans in the stands.
The whole stadium also quieted down with the passing of the football from time to time.
In the live broadcast room, Happy Bean players were angry:
This thing is playing health football, right?
TMD's, La Masia's goods are really the same!
Hypnotic football!
The little anchor was also confused.
Is this still a goal-scoring youth team?
It's over, and the gift is completely ruined.
Happy Bean players are very realistic, if there is no goal, no one will swipe gifts!
....
Pitchside.
The fourth official raised his stoppage time card.
The French Under-19 manager is in a hurry.
In his eyes, his own team is the favorite to win the championship, and the strength is one level higher than the opponent.
With a big wave of his hand.
Crazy urging the French youngsters forward! Strengthen the frontcourt press!
....
Li Kang seemed to have insight into the changes in the opponent's formation.
Looking at the loose French backfield.
He made a gesture.
Instantly speed up the tempo of the midfield!
The ball is passed quickly at the feet of the red jersey.
It easily dissolves the oppression of the other party.
The Spanish formation, advancing wildly.
...
Last-minute stoppage time.
France in the 40-meter area of the half.
He received a pass from his teammate again.
The body leans slightly.
Swing your left leg.
Sent a long ball through ball.
The route is not precise enough.
The force is not moderate enough.
But like a blunt knife, rubbing against the neck of a Gallic rooster!
"Brothers, here you are! Awesome! β
"What at the back of France, Asensio! Single Knife! β
...
When Asensio broke through the France Under-19 goal.
Spanish fans stood in the stands and erupted in a landslide and tsunami of cheers.
LED scoreboard has been rewritten!
Teammates also rushed to the side of the goalkeeper and celebrated.
The Spanish coach clenched his fists and roared loudly, regardless of his demeanor.
The other side.
The face of the head coach of the French team is as ugly as eating:
Damn it! How can U19 have such a strong reading ability!
The scouts of the various clubs lurking in the stands buried their heads and fingers flying, not knowing what they were recording.
....
Dragon Kingdom Live Room.
Barrage swipe.
- [Li Kang! This assist cow! A fan for life! γ
- [Thank you Li Kang for saving my life!] This vision and awareness! Hang the bomb sky! γ
- [Good brother! γ
- [Good brother! γ
- [Good brother! γ
....
Li Kang's expression was very calm.
When the referee blows the whistle for the end of the match.
He slowly walked off the sidelines.
A mechanical synthesized sound sounded in my head.
- [Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the mission: national team debut!] γ
-[Personal Evaluation: S]
-γTask rewards are being distributed...γ Congratulations to the host for acquiring: Rui Costa's "Supergod Stopper" module (mutilated)! γ
- [Pass: 70-81!] γ
......
Barcelona.
La Masia Academy.
Robert, the athletic director, angrily dropped the remote control.
"Those idiots of the national team! How could Li Kang play! Do they know how much money it will cost BarΓ§a! How else can I sell him back to the Super League? β
In this parallel time and space.
In recent years, with the rise of the Chinese Super League Jinyuan football.
Transfer fees for Dragon Country players.
Let the clubs of Europe and South America be ready to move.
And so.
More and more young players in the Dragon Kingdom are being packaged by brokerage companies to join overseas giant clubs.
Wait for the media to be touted to a certain extent!
Play another set of export to domestic sales.
The head of youth training, Lula, watched the goal replay carefully and said with a smile: "Isn't it good to keep Li Kang in La Masia?" Pep Guardiola and Vilanova praised him back then..."
"If his foot skills improve by leaps and bounds, he may be Xavi's successor!"
The words are not finished.
was interrupted by Robert: "He's a mute!" β
Lula shook her head and corrected with a smile, "It's aphasia, Mr. Robert." β
Barcelona's sporting director said disdainfully: "Li Kang's data in all aspects is very average, I have to deal with him as soon as possible... Selling, I once asked Enrique's opinion, and he also said that he had no interest in Li Kang! β
Lula sighed: "Then don't come to the cafeteria of the academy in the future, Li Kang's adoptive mother will poison your snail bread." β
Robert couldn't help but shudder:
"I remembered that when Aunt Sofia was young, she had a leg with the Spanish Under-19 manager! No wonder Li Kang can have a few minutes of playing time. β
....
A week later.
The European Youth Championship is over.
Spain U19 finally won the championship!
Asensio has been named the best MVP of the UEFA Youth Championship.
Li Kang never had a chance to play again in the subsequent games.
Of course, it did not make any waves in the media reports.
Even in a group photo after winning the championship.
He also stood at the back, at the very end.
The experience of this national team, for him, is average, mixed with a small medal.
I don't communicate much with my teammates in private.
It's the way the manager looks at him, and it feels weird.
...
July in Barcelona is scorching hot.
Li Kang's "home" is at the former site of the La Masia Academy.
Inside the cafeteria.
A middle-aged woman of obvious Castilian ancestry looked at the chronograph in her hand.
End of lunch.
She frowned and walked over to the little player.
"Paes, why are you eating so much? Isn't your idol Harvey? Harvey would lick the plate clean every time when he was a kid! β
"Ansu! And you! Don't run! β
β....β
"Aunt Sophia! Look, Lee is back! β
"Don't try to fool me with this trick again!"
When Li Kang's figure appeared at the door.
The young players seized the opportunity and dispersed.
Aunt Sophia turned her head with uncontrollable joy on her face.
She wiped her hands on her apron before stepping forward.
Li Kang smiled and took out a bank card from his schoolbag and handed it over.
This is the salary of the U19 national team.
Not much, plus the assist bonus, it's not much.
Aunt Sophia put the bank card back in her bag.
"I don't have a place to spend money, stupid national team coaching staff, you are so good, but you only get a few minutes of playing time!"
Li Kang traveled to this parallel time and space.
For more than ten years, he has been living a very poor life.
Aunt Sophia, this Castilian, I don't know why she came to Catalonia and was ostracized.
Of course, working in the La Masia canteen is not a matter of food and drink.
Four years ago, Li Kang suddenly awakened to the green superstar system and gained God's perspective.
That's the chance to pass La Masia's tryout.
The reading ability of the competition is awesome, right?
In exchange for language skills.