[Football] Bad Boy Batty

The fact that Messi is the screensaver of Batistuta's phone was not only discovered by Neymar, but also by some netizens who were surfing the Internet with microscopes. So they used their imaginations to analyze it and came up with a magical palace drama.

Like what - Batistuta actually has always had a dream of playing for Samuel Sampdoria, but due to overlapping positions he had to go to Manchester City with regret. In his heart he has always been secretly following his childhood idol, and in order to avoid being discovered he used an arrogant personality to package himself.

What else - Batistuta envied the relationship between Aguero and Messi, so he worked hard to target him from the first day he arrived at Manchester City, just to use him to get closer to his idol, and then wait for an opportunity to kick Aguero away.

There are so many stories like this that the two names "#BatiMessi" were even sent to the hot search list, so that the media soon asked Messi about it. Little Flea smiled and said that these stories were very interesting. He didn't know that Batistuta liked him so much. He didn't see it at all when he was shooting the commercials before.

However, the corn flakes ad had not yet been completed and released, so the host asked Messi with shining eyes what else happened. After so many years, Messi is well aware of the media's routine of taking things out of context, so he took the initiative to help them select some interesting clips.

As a result, the term "#BatiMessi" became even more popular.

It is a rumor debunked, but not completely debunked.

Messi: I am very happy with this.

But Batty is not so happy, because someone has not responded to any of his messages for more than a week because of this, including phone calls, text messages, and interactions on social platforms.

Maybe it wasn't entirely because of the screensaver, but more because they were so obviously having a quarrel, but netizens didn't notice it, and all the attention was focused on Batistuta and Messi, which caused someone's resentment to deepen.

"I don't understand, Kun, why doesn't he just say it's not true." Batistuta complained to Aguero while adjusting his socks in the Manchester City player tunnel. "He knows it's your phone, right?"

"He knows. He called me that night and asked if it was my phone," Aguero laughed. "Leo is a little bad guy. When he wants to play a prank, none of us can stop him."

He was wearing a substitute vest, but that didn't mean he was completely recovered. Without the team doctor's permission, Guardiola symbolically let him sit on the sidelines, acting as a mascot or something.

Batty curled his lips: "Your little bad boyfriend has caused me a lot of trouble."

"Hey, Leo isn't my boyfriend."

"Why did you only hear this? I'll tell you about the trouble again." Batistuta gave Aguero a fake smile, "Now I can only wait for the heat to subside on its own."

Aguero rolled his eyes and said, "Why, Neymar is angry with you?"

"Not just angry, he's like a popped balloon, exploded." Batty shrugged, then took out his phone from his coat pocket, opened the chat page and threw it to Aguero, "He hasn't replied to my message for more than a week."

Aguero flipped through the chat history and soon found that the truth was not entirely what Batistuta said. Neymar had indeed not replied to his message since that night, but Batistuta did not explain or say anything, but began to persevere in sending "good morning" and "good night" to the other party every day, as if he had suddenly become a different person.

Until this morning, Batistuta's "Good morning" disappeared and Neymar finally replied.

Neyamr Jr: How about good morning today?
Batty didn't reply.

Neyamr Jr: Oi???

Batty still didn't reply.

"You are..." Aguero blinked and returned the phone to Batistuta, "Have you been planning this prank since that day?"

Batty raised his lips: "Don't you think this is interesting?"

"It's very interesting, but, uh, okay, as long as you like it." Aguero said sorry to Neymar in his heart, then looked up and patted the back of Batistuta's hand, "Happy birthday, good luck in the game."

Yes, today is Batistuta’s birthday and it is also the day they face Liverpool at home.

50 minutes ago, when Batistuta and the team just arrived at the Etihad Stadium, the club held a grand celebration ceremony for him. The inflatable arch at the door was covered with stickers of different colors to spell out Batistuta's full name. When he walked by, sequins fell from it. When he arrived at the locker room, the staff gave him a big cake. The cake was blue with a circle of chocolates underneath and a birthday candle on the top to symbolize his 18th birthday.

"Happy birthday, Barty."

Guardiola, on behalf of the coaching staff, personally put a crown on him (although it was made of paper), hoping that he could wear a hat in today's game with the good luck of his birthday. Everyone sang birthday songs for him, and many people who couldn't go to the party that night also gave him gifts.

But you have to wait until the game is over before you can eat this cake.

Aguero was called away by the team doctor. Before leaving, Batistuta gave him his coat and mobile phone and asked him to take them back to the locker room. Then as soon as he turned around, he met Klopp. The tall German coach rubbed Batistuta's hair.

"I didn't expect you are also a big fan of Messi."

Batty: ...

How come this matter has reached his ears?

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore." Klopp laughed heartily. "Let's do it again - Hey, how have you been lately, little guy?"

Considering that the other party helped him last time, Batistuta decided not to mind the fact that he used Messi to tease him and called him "little guy".

"Not bad." He smiled and gave Klopp a hug. "Today is my birthday, and this is my home court. I hope you are ready."

"Happy birthday to you, but I'm sorry, I don't intend to give you such a valuable gift as three consecutive championship points." Klopp patted Batistuta on the shoulder and stretched out his hand to him: "We are ready, are you?"

Batty shook the hand without hesitation.

"certainly."……

Compared with the last game against Liverpool, Guardiola made several adjustments to today's starting lineup. Yaya Toure and Otamendi, who were excluded from the lineup many times due to tactical reasons, took turns to appear on the field. Jesus still took Aguero's position at the front. Sterling was suspended for accumulating yellow cards, and Sane started the game.

For Liverpool, Firmino replaced Origi and returned to the starting lineup. Coutinho returned from injury and Mane formed a front trident. The defenders were the same as in the last game, with Milner facing Batistuta.

Three minutes before the start of the game, loud and cheerful singing rang out from Manchester City's south stand.

"Hey, listen, Batistuta, this is a solo song they made for you!" Jesus patted Batistuta's arm and asked him to listen carefully. "It uses Satchita as the keynote."

"Satchita" is a folk song widely circulated in Brazil. The tune is lively and cheerful, and the drum beats are clear, which reminds people of the happy scenes on the streets of Brazil. The lyrics were originally meant to praise this land blessed by Jesus, but now they have been changed by fans to praise Batistuta and his amazing skills.

The lyrics incorporate the nickname "Brazilian Rose" that the fans give him, and somehow, the lyrics like "a skilled hunter, a dangerous ocelot, dancing the samba to bring us victory" were added to the end.

"I heard that when they were writing the lyrics for you, some fans thought that using roses to describe it was too feminine," De Bruyne said. "Later, a fan sent them an anonymous letter, adding the last two lines and mixing in roses, and finally meeting everyone's requirements."

Although the name of Ocelot brought back some not-so-good memories for Batistuta, he decided not to let this small flaw affect the fans from passing on their love to him.

"I like this song, just like what it says, I can bring them victory." Batistuta crossed his arms and looked at De Bruyne. "You haven't given me a birthday present yet. I thought you had been waiting for so long just for today."

"Yes, but only after we win." De Bruyne smiled, "I'll give it to you at the party tonight."

Batty squeezed his wrist.

"Then I will look forward to it in advance."

……

The game began with the fans singing "Bati! Batistuta! Bring us victory!"

After the opening, both Manchester City and Liverpool played very fiercely and never gave in. In the first 15 minutes, both sides attacked and defended each other, but what was relatively consistent was that the goalkeepers on both sides seemed to be on high alert, blocking the ball high and making the opponent's forwards doubt their lives.

Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet even saved Batistuta's powerful shot into the left corner, which was a surgical pass from De Bruyne.

"What the hell, does he have eyes behind his back?" Batistuta complained, shaking his hands. "I doubt I can kick a better shot than that one."

"You can." De Bruyne ruffled his hair as he passed by him. "He was just lucky. Let's continue."

Of course Batistuta had no doubt about his own intentions. He was just upset that his goal was blocked, so he complained a few words.

Perhaps because they were close, Mignolet actually heard these two sentences. The confident Liverpool goalkeeper first called Batistuta's name, and then made an "I'm watching you" gesture with his gloved right hand.

what!
He dared to provoke him!

Batistuta's desire to win was aroused as never before. He gave Mignolet a tongue-out grimace in response, thinking: I just blocked his goal, why are you so mad? I'll score another one for you!
……

In the 21st minute, Batistuta fulfilled his promise and scored a goal against Mignolet from the same shooting point.

Sane received David Silva's precise through ball on the left side of the frontcourt, but his cross was blocked. De Bruyne followed up to grab the ball, and when Liverpool's defense was basically in place, he used a strange low arc ball to send the ball to Batistuta's feet.

Facing the Liverpool defenders, Batistuta knew he was not at an advantage in physical confrontation, so he changed direction, lifted the ball over the defenders' heads before they confronted him, and then turned around and volleyed the ball without giving them a chance to react.

This time Mignolet didn't have eyes behind him. He misjudged the time and position of Batistuta's shot. He didn't jump until the ball reached the goal line. In this way, even if he was equipped with a pair of wings, it would be difficult for him to save the ball.

[Ahhh Batistuta! The ball goes in! ! Our little king! Happy 18th birthday to Super Batistuta! ]

The Etihad Stadium was boiling.

"Come on, come here, come up!" According to tradition, De Bruyne slightly bent down and waved to Batistuta, "We have prepared a surprise for you!"

Batty jumped on his back, surrounded by his teammates.

At the moment of hooking his neck, Batty grinned and leaned close to his ear and asked teasingly: "Why, you are not hiding from me now?"

"Well, I won't hide anymore."

De Bruyne smiled and pushed the player up, then ran all the way to the sidelines.

Aguero had been waiting there for a long time, holding a few things in his hands. Batistuta took a closer look and saw a paper crown that matched the cake, a golden cane that looked like it was taken from a Christmas tree, and a red cloak with white fox fur (actually, it was just a shawl at that length).

"Quick!"

De Bruyne knelt on one knee, letting Batistuta and Aguero be at the same height. Aguero quickly decorated him with those things. De Bruyne stood up and took him to face the fans. Batistuta grabbed the cloak behind him and threw it, then opened his arms to accept the worship.

The young King of Al Ittihad turns 18 today.

Is there anything more wonderful than this?
(End of this chapter)