I Want to Be the King of Football

In the early morning, in the riverside park under the Lisbon da Gama bridge, the small football field began to become lively.

Three young men were playing in a field, and no matter who got the ball, the other two were all ganging up to attack.

They made a fuss, it looked like they were in a game, but in reality it was more like playing.

This caused bursts of laughter in the peaceful Riverside Park.

I don't know how long it took, the three people who were sweating profusely lay directly on the grass with their hands behind their heads, staring at the blue sky in a daze, and the joy on their faces slowly disappeared.

Last night, Hugo kept pestering you to ask about Valencia, did he want to leave Newcastle? Ronnie asked.

Well. Su Dong replied, and after a few seconds of silence, he spoke again, He fell out with Robson.

Isn't Robson very optimistic about him? Pepe asked strangely.

Su Dong smiled slightly, Pepe, how valuable do you think this kind of optimism is?

Pepe was silent.

Yes, in professional football, personal emotions are never worthless.

Bobby Robson may have been so bullish on Hugo Viana that he was willing to pay a premium for him, but so what?

When Hugo Viana went to Newcastle, when he found that the Portuguese midfielder could not integrate into Newcastle, when he found that the player he was optimistic about could not help his team, then he would not hesitate Put this player into the cold palace.

This is Bobby Robson's work ethic as a head coach and his way of saving himself to keep his position.

Head coaches always take performance as their first consideration. If they lose their grades, they can only be dismissed.

Optimistic about a player, giving support and help, it is based on the premise that he can keep the coaching position.

Ugo Viana and Bobby Robson may have regarded each other as Maxima and Bole, but after getting along, in the face of the cruel reality, they can only compromise, or even part ways, as strangers.

Professional football, especially the big four leagues, will not give anyone any mercy and sympathy at all.

Mendez wants to run La Liga for him? Ronnie asked again.

Um.

Su Dong nodded, this is what Mendes told him personally, He has just opened up in La Liga, and it is Valencia who is more certain, so Hugo asked me about Valencia's situation.

What do you think?

Su Dong shook his head, I don't know, but I think it's difficult for him to play as the main force when he comes to Valencia.

Balaja and Albelda are also the world's top midfielders, and they are local Spanish players. Competing with them, Hugo really has no advantage. Ronnie was also quite embarrassed.

Hugo Viana was once the target of their group and the most successful player in Sporting Lisbon's youth academy. He landed in the Premier League with Bobby Robson's high hopes. Everyone thought he would be the second Rui Costa.

But who could have imagined that in just two years, everything had changed.

Suddenly, all three fell into silence.

I think you've all changed a lot. After a long time, Pepe suddenly broke the silence.

The Brazilian central defender sighed, Ricciardo was also gloomy last night, he couldn't wait for a chance in Barcelona, ​​and Ronnie, you don't look as happy as before, and Su, you are among our group. I was the best, but it also gave me the feeling that I was carrying a lot of heavy burdens.

Su Dong and Ronnie didn't answer, but they couldn't help thinking about Pepe's words.

They have indeed changed.

Before, when they were in Lisbon, they could play football carefree, twenty-four hours a day, except for eating and sleeping, the rest of the time could be used to play football and play games.

But now, they have to think more, they all have their own pressure to survive and face fierce competition.

From the day he left Sporting Lisbon, no, even from the day that Su Dong joined Sporting Lisbon, he seemed to have embarked on a road of no return.

He was like that, Ronnie was like that, and so must Pepe.

All professional players should be like this!

I met Jose the other day. Pepe laughed suddenly.

Jose Semedo, who used to be their best friend, has now been loaned to a Portuguese team, and his performance is quite satisfactory. After all, he is a player from Sporting Lisbon's youth academy. When he arrives in Portugal, it is definitely a downgrade. blow.

He should be the most comfortable among our group of people now. In addition to training and competitions, he is picking up girls every day. I heard that he almost got a big man's stomach. He was so scared that he didn't dare to go out for a week.

Su Dong and Ronnie laughed when they heard it.

A week without a wave really terrified Jose Semedo.

After laughing, there was another silence.

A lot of people have left from the youth team, Hugo Pina has also left, and Fabio Costa said he will not play football...

Pepe used a very flat tone to introduce what happened in the Lisbon Sporting Youth Academy and the second team.

These are the friends and teammates of Su Dong and Ronnie when they were in Lisbon. They should have been very familiar names, but now they sound so unfamiliar.

From the day we made our choice, there was no choice! Su Dong said suddenly and suddenly.

Ronnie turned his head and glanced at him when he heard it, then turned back and looked at the sky with a thoughtful look.

Su Dong is right, there is no choice after a choice.

Hugo Viana chose Newcastle, and the high-speed ascent of his career was cut off. Whether he can get back on the right track depends on his own good fortune and efforts; Quaresma went to Barcelona and rose The momentum has also been suppressed.

Right now, among the group of people going out from Sporting Lisbon, Ronnie is barely acceptable at Manchester United, with mixed blessings and sorrows. Only Su Dong is in the limelight in Valencia, but what does this mean?

Now that the limelight is in full swing, what's next?

Play well this season, next season, next season?

They have no choice but to grit their teeth and rush forward!

No matter what is in front of you, you must overcome and overcome it!

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Frankly, I'm a little jealous of you!

Back at the hotel, after taking a shower and changing into dry clothes, Su Dong and Ronnie went to eat in the breakfast room.

The two sat by the window, facing the beautiful scenery outside the window, enjoying a delicious breakfast.

Ronnie said this suddenly for no reason.

Su Dong was stunned for a moment, then smiled, Then I'm very happy, because from the first time I saw you, I was jealous of you.

Ronnie couldn't help but laugh.

This smile seemed to melt the iceberg between the two, and brought the relationship closer.

Manchester United is a very special team, Ferguson is also a very special manager, and those players, all the top stars in the world, Queiroz is gone, I don't have any friends in this team, every day I can only Train, keep training.

I understand. Su Dong nodded.

It was the same feeling when he first landed in Portugal.

Manchester United fans don't like me because I'm not like any player they've ever known, you know, Beckham never let the ball stick to his feet, but I'm different, I like to dribble, this is me The way I play, the way I play, and to get me out of my dribbling habit, Ferguson even had my teammates tackle me hard in training.

Ronnie's tone was very dissatisfied, and he obviously couldn't understand Ferguson's decision.

Sometimes I even wonder, what did he like about me in the first place? Ronnie was confused.

Su Dong knows that Ronnie is indeed at a very dangerous and critical moment at this moment. If he is a little careless, he is likely to repeat the mistakes of Hugo Viana. If he can't stay at Manchester United, then his Careers can be in jeopardy.

Are you afraid? Su Dong asked suddenly.

Ronnie frowned and looked at Su Dong in disbelief, Am I afraid? Am I afraid?

Then what are you worried about? What are you struggling with? Su Dong asked rhetorically.

When Ronaldinho was playing in Ligue 1, his style was not liked by the manager, so he was also very depressed, but when he got to Barcelona, ​​he met Rijkaard and Rijkaard told him, Feel free to dribble the ball, dribble in the opponent's key areas, they foul and we can get a free kick in the frontcourt.

Ronnie pondered Su Dong's words, as if he had caught something, but also seemed to have caught nothing.

The key question is not about others, but about you. What do you think you like and what you are good at, then look for a direction to do it. Maybe Ferguson asked his teammates to tackle you, not because he wanted you to take less penalties, but Want to help you get used to the defensive intensity of the Premier League?

Have you talked to him about this?

Ronnie was silent.

Apparently, he didn't talk to Ferguson about it.

I still remember when we were promoted to the first team together. At that time, you were younger than me, but you pestered the coaching staff every day to play time, but now? You are afraid!

Ronnie was speechless.

Su Dong was right, he was indeed a little scared.

Maybe because he joined Manchester United, he got so much that he started to worry about gains and losses.

Ronnie, you're not the most talented genius I've ever seen. I even think that Quaresma's talent is higher than yours, but why have you come this far?

Before Ronnie could answer, Su Dong took the initiative to reveal the answer.

Because you are more diligent than anyone else, you treat yourself more ruthlessly than anyone else, you have speed, explosiveness and technique, and your physical strength is also very strong. I believe that Ferguson's vision will not be wrong.

Not only Ferguson, but also Scolari. He gave you the starting position of the national team. You are only 18 years old. Although this is just a warm-up game to examine the players, do you think Scolari will be useless?

After listening to Su Dong's words, Ronnie fell into a long period of contemplation, and when he raised his head again, he seemed to untie some knots in his heart.

I understand.

Or maybe he always understood, just not so sure.

Su Dong's words made him see the direction more clearly.

Yesterday you invited me, today it's my turn to treat! Ronnie laughed.

Su Dong smiled and nodded, That's necessary.