[Football] Crown of Thorns

On July 2010, 7, the South African World Cup final was staged at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.

The match between Spain and the Netherlands was tied 90-0 in 0 minutes, and the game was dragged into overtime.

Finally, in the 116th minute of the game, Cesc Fabregas of Spain sent a wonderful short pass in the penalty arc. Iniesta volleyed vigorously after successfully countering offside on the right side of the penalty area, and the ball hit the lower left corner of the goal.

With this goal, Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 and won the World Cup for the first time in history.

After nearly a month of competition, the winner of the Football World Cup is: Spain; runner-up: Netherlands; third runner-up: Germany.

The best World Cup team selected after the game is:

Goalkeeper: Casillas (Spain)

Defenders: Lahm (Germany), Ramos (Spain), Puyol (Spain), Van Bronthorst (Netherlands)

Midfielders: Schweinsteiger (Germany), Xavi (Spain), Sneijder (Netherlands), Thomas Muller (Germany)

Forward: Villa (Spain) Forlan (Uruguay)

In addition to the team awards, the individual awards for this World Cup are as follows:

Ballon d'Or: Diego Forlan (Uruguay)

Golden Boot: Thomas Muller (5 goals, 3 assists, Germany), Cristiano Ronaldo (5 goals, 3 assists, Portugal)

Rookie of the Year: Thomas Müller (20) (Germany)

Golden Glove Award: Iker Casillas (Spain)

Although the Portuguese national team was eliminated in the quarter-finals, because they scored the most goals in the group stage, Ronaldo also shared the gold medal with Muller of the German team because he scored 5 goals and 3 assists in four games. Boot Awards.

C Ronaldo, who received the award, said in an interview with reporters, "I would rather exchange this award for the Portuguese team to enter the final..."

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"pity!"

Agostinho turned his head and spoke to Gama beside him.

"what happened?"

A bit sleepy, Gama opened his eyes.

"Portugal team!"

Agostinho spread his hands, "Although I support the Portuguese national team, to be honest, I don't think the Portuguese team has much hope if they want to win the Hercules Cup."

Gama, who rubbed his face to wake himself up, glanced at the newspapers placed in front of Agostinho. In the picture on the messy newspapers, Ronaldo was showing a habitual crooked smile, but that smile added Ma now understands very well that it is the official smile of the captain—although it still looks so proud and uninhibited, it is really the most official smile of the captain when he faces interviews.

"The captain is pretty good."

Gama said.

"That's why it's a pity."

Agostinho shook his head, "If he was Brazilian or German, he might have won the World Cup long ago, but he is Portuguese. Although Portuguese football is not bad and Portugal has many good players, but in the World Cup However, it is very difficult for us to get good results, and the semi-finals have almost reached the apex of our results."

"Don't be so pessimistic," Gama couldn't help laughing, pointing to himself jokingly, "Now that I have me, maybe it will be our turn to take it in a few years."

"Haha~~~"

Agostinho laughed.

His laughter attracted the attention of many people in the cabin, which made Gama a little embarrassed to signal him to keep his voice down.

Shortly after Agostinho told him that the club was going to sell him, the club also contacted Gama to tell him that he was indeed going to put him up for sale, and the two sides broke up amicably - all three clubs mentioned by the agent contacted. He, the Boavista club also said that as long as he said where to go, the club agreed and did not set up any obstacles for him.

In the end, Gama chose Dortmund in the Bundesliga on the suggestion of Agostinho.

Dortmund sent their transfer director Zorc to Porto for a face-to-face conversation with Gama, and a written agreement was initialed.

By the end of July, Gama's transfer announcement was posted on the club's official website.

As a Boavista club that sells players as one of its main incomes, their fans and players accepted it calmly.

Jia Ma also said goodbye to his teammates one by one.

Captain Tuya, as a senior, presented Gama with signed jerseys and souvenirs on behalf of the club and teammates.

"Kick well."

Looking at the captain who has been taking good care of him since he joined the team, Gama hugged him vigorously, "Thank you!"

Now Gama is traveling to Dortmund club with Agostinho to report.

Ballspiel-Verein Borussia 1909e.V.Dortmund, BVB, the Prussian Dortmund 1909 Ball Game Club Joint Venture Co., Ltd. (BVB), which is located in the Ruhr area of ​​Germany, is known to the public as the German Dortmund Football Club. Known as the "Bee Legion" or "Bumblebee", the team won the UEFA Champions League once in 1997. This is also the latest Bundesliga team other than Bayern Munich to win the Champions League.In addition, the game between Borussia Dortmund and the Schalke 04 club of the Bundesliga is called the "Ruhr Derby", and the game between Bayern Munich is the "German National Derby".

Flipping through the relevant introduction of the Dortmund club in his hand, Gama gradually had a certain desire for this team in his heart - no matter what, it was better than the jersey called the Black Panthers but always called checkerboard.

It's just that he just left Porto, why did he start to miss that team with ugly jerseys!

At this time, the teammates must have been running around the side of the court, playing and running around while thinking about how to 'pit' captain Tuya for a treat.

Every year after the start of the season, the captain Tuya will personally pay for this group of strong and strong boys who are like wolves and tigers. As long as they see the bitter face of Tuya at the end of the checkout, everyone will be very happy, even in the future. In a week, everyone will laugh at Tuya's vigorous training and training...

With inexplicable eye sockets sore, Jia Ma quickly lowered his head and clenched the information booklet in his hand.

"...You need to go to rest first, I'll help you look at the house that the club found for you, and you requested that the house be close to the club..."

Agostinho beside him was still muttering.

"Got it, mom!"

Suppressing the bitterness in his heart, Gama let out a chuckle.

"asshole!"

After arguing for a while, Gama thought about some information about the Hornet Corps that he had checked recently, and he still asked Agostinho in a low voice.

"I heard that their financial situation is very bad. This time they bought me again. There will be no problem, right?"

"Indeed," Agostinho nodded, "their sharply deteriorating financial situation in the past two years almost disqualified Dortmund, which has a history of nearly a hundred years, from participating in the Bundesliga, and the team almost collapsed. But now they are much better. Well, last season their league performance was very good and the attendance rate was high. In addition, the team management's plan to control the team's finances was implemented smoothly. At the same time, they sold, transferred and rented out a lot of players. A lot of funds have been recovered. Your transfer fee looks a bit high, but in fact your salary is not too high, and half of your portrait rights are in the club. All in all, as long as you perform well, these expenses are very expensive. It will be taken back soon."

"Speaking of which, I can earn a lot for them!"

Gama smiled.

"How much you earn depends on how much value you can show."

Agostinho was right.

"I see."

"Coach Klopp is a very ambitious person. In the past, his wish was often not realized due to the poor operating conditions of the club. This year, with the improvement of the team's financial situation, Dortmund club does not need to tighten their belts. So in the transfer market, the team can buy players who are capable and famous, and you are such a player.”

Agostinho blinked. "I firmly believe that."

"Okay, okay, I will work hard, uncle black-hearted manager."

Gama flicked his hands like a fly.

"Stinky boy."

………………

Following the club staff into the club, they first took a look at the honor trophies and photos that the club had won in the club honor room, from the early black and white photos to the current high-resolution photos, from blurred faces to clear faces All the players, history and present, past and future, all face him quietly here.

"This is our most precious history."

The staff proudly told Gama.

"not bad."

Gama was taken for a full medical before meeting Klopp's coach.

To say that it really deserves to be a science-heavy Germany, every inspection is very careful, and it feels more comprehensive than going to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. Faced with all kinds of medical equipment that look very noble, Jiama can't help but Worship from the heart.

On this day, it was not until the afternoon that Gama finally met Mr. Jurgen Klopp, who should be his boss for the next three years.

Klopp, who has a big beard and golden brown curly hair, smiled kindly, "During the World Cup, I watched the Portuguese team's game when I commented on the match with Gunter Yohe on RTL TV. When I saw your performance, I was very impressed. At that time, the eyes lit up, and you know why?"

When he said this, Jia Ma was taken aback for a moment, "Sir, I don't know."

"Really?"

Klopp smiled and showed his big white teeth.

The inexplicable feeling made Gama quickly add, "Because of my connection in the midfield?"

"Not only that," perhaps because the two sides were in contact for the first time, Klopp didn't intend to embarrass the young man in front of him too much, so he nodded with a smile, "In the first game against Côte d'Ivoire, your understanding of the rhythm of the game Control and the game against Brazil, your ball control and technique, and the calmness you showed in the game, it's hard for me to believe that you are a 21-year-old young lad. I remember your profile saying, You've only been playing professionally for two years, haven't you!"

"Yes."

Gama scratched his head.

"You're calm and a big scene player."

"Thank you!"

"But my request to you is that you can be more leadership and stronger..."

Next, Klopp told Gama what is expected of him.

When the meeting was over, Gama and Agostinho went to the apartment rented by the club for him.

This is a single house provided by a Dortmund fan. It is located in a small two-story building at the end of the street where the club is located. On the second floor there is a small attic with windows less than two square meters. The house is surrounded by wooden fences. The front and back yards of an exclusive small courtyard are full of German national flowers cornflowers and German irises, as well as some lilies of the valley and a young oak tree. The whole yard looks quiet, elegant and comfortable.

Although Jia Ma fell in love with this small courtyard immediately, the rent of this house would not be low!

"Not too expensive."

The staff of the club explained with a smile, "The owner of this house and his whole family are our fans. It was originally the house of the owner's grandfather. After his grandfather passed away, because the whole family did not live here, he wanted to rent the house to a Can take good care of its tenants. I heard that the club wants to show the house to new players. The landlord’s request is not high rent. He just put forward a few requirements. We can’t damage the flowers, plants, trees and decorations in the courtyard.” Speaking of this, the female staff member smiled a little embarrassedly, probably because everyone knows that many professional players like to play around, “But I asked Agostinho, he said you would like it here and agree to the terms."

"Yes, of course, I agree."

Jia Ma's eyes lit up—the environment is good, the house is comfortable and close to the club, and the rent is low (although some of the rent is provided by the club, but he also pays for it), it's perfect.

"That's good."

As long as the contract is signed, this will be his residence for the next three years.

However, he still has to stay in the hotel for these two days. After all, he has to wait for the results of the physical examination and the housing agent to get the contract and then they can check the specific conditions of the house before moving in.

But anyway, a new life is about to begin.

Thank God, thank all gods!

Gama clapped his hands together.

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PS: Changed the map!