Demon Golden Boots

Chapter 377 Hitting a soda can with a lob shot?
It was Liu Yun's agent Goodman who called.

Goodman said on the other end of the phone: "Liu, there is an invitation for a TV show right now. I wonder if you are interested."

Liu Yun asked, "What TV show?"

Goodman's answer surprised Liu Yun: "Britain's Got Talent."

Liu Yun thought for a while and replied: "The team is preparing for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. I think I should not waste too much energy on these things that have nothing to do with football."

"Okay," Goodman said. "Then I'm turning down the invitation to this charity event."

Liu Yun was a little confused: "Wait? A charity event? Isn't it Britain's Got Talent? How did it become a charity event?"

Goodman replied: "Britain's Got Talent and the British Africa Charity Foundation organized a 'Football Love' event. All proceeds from one of the programs were used to buy 20 footballs and give them to children in poor countries in Africa. They want you, the hottest striker in the Premier League this season, to participate in this event. At the same time, David Beckham also participated in this event."

When it comes to charity, Liu Yun is a bit more thoughtful.He has seen some videos of children in impoverished countries in Africa bundling rags and plastic bottles into "footballs" to play.Those kids love football, but they don't have the money to buy the cheapest football.

The older Liu Yun is, the more he believes in the saying that helping others will be rewarded.Back then, if it wasn't for the help of Sein Fei, Zhao Qiyou, and Hao Hexi, it would have been impossible for Liu Yun to become the current old lieutenant of Manchester United.Of course, later when Song Fei and Zhao Qiyou were in trouble, Liu Yun also helped them selflessly.

With 20 footballs, how many children in African countries can realize the cheapest dream?

However, Liu Yun could already imagine that once he participated in this event, he would definitely be slammed by those Huaguo trolls on Shuihua Weibo.He can even imagine how those trolls attacked him:

"Children in Africa can't afford to eat. Who cares about a few broken footballs?"

"Mother bitch! Disgusting!"

But Liu Yun thought about it again and again. He felt that he should not pay too much attention to other people's comments.Just do what you think is right and be worthy of your conscience!

Liu Yun said to Goodman: "Okay, I accept this invitation."

Goodman said: "This invitation is free of charge, Liu, are you sure?"

Liu Yun replied: "I'm sure."

In order to participate in this episode of Britain's Got Talent, Liu Yun specially asked Mourinho for a day off.Manchester United are preparing for the Champions League knockout rounds.If it is something else, Mourinho will definitely not allow leave.Yet Europeans are keen on philanthropy.What's more, David Beckham, the veteran of Manchester United's class of 92, also participated in this program?Liu Yun explained the situation to Mourinho, and Mourinho readily agreed.

Two days later, in London, the taping of Britain's Got Talent.

This episode of Britain's Got Talent was recorded not at the studio of the British Independent (Harmony Your Sister) TV station, but at White Hart Lane, the home of Tottenham Hotspur in North London.

In the White Hart Lane Stadium, a 600-seat auditorium was temporarily built on the field.In front of the auditorium, a judging platform was set up.

The show is about to begin, and the three judges of Britain's Got Talent—Simon Cowell, Peter Morgan, and Amanda Holden—sit down in turn.

According to the rules, if one of the three judges does not want to watch it, he will press the buzzer and turn on the X light.As long as all three judges light up, it means that the participant is eliminated, and the performance must be stopped immediately.

In the player tunnel, Liu Yun and Beckham were wearing long-sleeved sweatshirts and chatting with a mask in their hands.The program group asked these two people to wear the same clothes on stage.I am also afraid that Beckham's unique tattoos will "expose" his identity.So these two people simply changed into long-sleeved clothes.

Beckham said: "Old Lieutenant, the midfield lob you scored in the first round of the Premier League against West Ham United reminded me of the summer of 96. In that summer, England successfully hosted the European Cup. Cup. Victoria's Spice Girls jumped to the top of the UK pop music chart. Except for the Irish (and) Republican (harmony) and (your sister) army's serious car bombing in London, the entire year Summer is always so beautiful. August 1996, 8, I remember this day, I scored a midfield lob almost exactly like your goal in the opening game of the Premier League!"

Beckham’s words brought Liu Yun back to his memories: “It was the summer of 1996. I was 25 years old at that time. In that year, the final day of the European Cup had just come to an end. The next day, I took off my beloved green uniform to officially Retired. In the blink of an eye, more than 20 years have passed."

Beckham said with emotion: "Yes. For more than 20 years, it seems to have been a dream. I often say to Victoria: I think I am still a child. But... I have to face up to my 42-year-old Fact. The first 20+ years of my life, I fought for myself. The next 20+ years, I lived for my wife and kids."

Liu Yun said: "Your daughter, little SEVEN, is very cute."

Beckham said: "Your daughter is also very beautiful. I am still a Twitter fan of Manchester United's little princess. But she seems to be very busy recently, and she hasn't updated her Twitter status for a long time."

Speaking of his daughter, Liu Yun proudly said: "She is preparing for the A-LEVEL exam."

Beckham said: "Really? It's great! The few major events that parents have to go through are the birth of their children, going to college, and getting married. Liu, we are all happy people, because our children are slowly growing. grow up."

Liu Yun stared at Beckham in front of him.The young handsome guy at Old Trafford in the 90s is now 42 years old.The original fan idol is old, and I am myself. . . .Also old. . . . .Two fathers in their 40s, chatting in the player tunnel, it feels like meeting each other late.

The high-pitched voice of Paul Gade, the host of Britain’s Got Talent, came from the court: “Then invite our two challengers to come on stage!”

Beckham said to Liu Yun: "Old Lieutenant, let's go, it's time for us to play."

Liu Yun and Beckham each put on a mask to play.

Paul Gade introduced: "Both these two men are in their 40s, and both are the fathers of their children. The two fathers in their 40s will use their superb skills to conquer our three judges. Can they succeed in the challenge? let us wait and see."

There are several footballs in front of Liu Yun and Beckham.The staff first placed two cans 30 meters away.

Beckham and Liu Yun began to show off their footwork!

Beckham used a signature full-moon scimitar to directly hit a can that was 30 meters away. ,

There was a burst of amazement from the audience.

The judge Simon is a veteran fan. He dragged his chin and said to the other two judges: "Interesting. This guy's shot has a bit of a Bayesian arc."

It was Liu Yun's turn to perform.Liu Yun didn't want to use the shooting technique of Beckham's arc in front of Beckham.Liu Yun run-up, kick!

At the moment of kicking, Liu Yun picked up the ball with his toes.

It turned out to be a way of lobbing!

The ball crossed a high parabola, landed directly, and hit the can!
The audience was dumbfounded.Even Beckham, who was wearing a mask, gave Liu Yun a thumbs up.

Compared with the round moon scimitar, it is more difficult to hit a can with a lob shot!
(October holiday is over, resume update.)
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