Football: I am only 16 years old, and you want me to retire and make a comeback?

Chapter 506 Manchester United's Transition Battle: Tang Ye Faces Cristiano Ronaldo (Bonus Chapter, Please Vote!)

[You're not going to give me the ball in the Asian Cup championship, are you?]

[You've only been on the pitch for a minute, what right do you have to keep the ball?]

Don't bully me, Tang the Ball King!

[Tang Ye scores as soon as he comes on; Fulham, are you that amazing?]

“TY!”

"xuu!!!!"

After the goal, Fulham fans immediately started to mess with Tang Ye's mentality.

Mitrovic's goal gave them hope of beating Manchester United!
"We have a chance; we have the potential to defeat our opponents!"

Fulham's manager was trying to motivate his players, but several home team players were distracted, frequently glancing at Tang Ye's location while listening to the coach.

This was the first time anyone had faced this Manchester United number 10, and many Fulham players were quite curious about him.

Beep!
The game continues.

It's now the 66th minute of the second half!

De Jong dribbled forward, with Tang Ye and Rodri supporting him from ahead.

boom!
The through ball was pushed out, and Tang Ye pretended to take the ball, but actually stepped over it and moved to the right.

De Jong's through ball naturally rolled to Rode's front.

Rodri certainly wanted to find a way to get the ball to Tang Ye, but there was a defender in between, so Rodri needed to use some tricks.

Swish!
Pick the ball up from the ground!

A high ball was passed to Tang Ye, who turned to the side, stopped the ball with his left foot, and then hit it forward.

perfect!

"Manchester United's attack..."

"Tang Ye! Send in a 45-degree cross!"

The ball came into the penalty area, its target being Haller.

However, the Fulham players had anticipated Tang Ye's intentions, so Haller was already marked in advance.

Unable to shoot directly, Ale opted to pass the ball back.

boom!
The header went behind.

Rashford arrived quickly and took the shot.

duang!

The ball hit the right post, bounced, and went into the net.

The ball went in!
With this successful attack, Manchester United made it 3-1.

"Hmm, the score difference is back to 2 points."

"Yes, Fulham are consciously trying to deal with Haller. But Manchester United are too good at handling this kind of situation; Rashford and Ziyech are both top-notch speed wingers..."

The score was 3-1 at the 70th minute.

The broadcaster also released the data at this time.

Manchester United have not lost a single game this season in which they have led by two goals after 70 minutes.

Remember, this applies to any match, including league games and Champions League games.

It is correct to directly use mathematical probability to determine the outcome.

However, adhering to the principle of wanting to have as many goals as possible, Manchester United continued to play very aggressively in the remainder of the game.

Tang Yegang got the ball, and Martial, who came on as a substitute, began his forward run.

Snapped!
A long, volleyed pass found Martial making a precise run forward.

If it were Rashford, a single dribble and acceleration could create a one-on-one opportunity, but Martial doesn't have that kind of incredible speed.

After receiving the ball, he slowed down and began to cut inside.

"Here here!"

Tang Ye moved closer, and Martial promptly passed the ball back.

boom!
Tang Ye passed the ball back to Martial and suddenly charged into the penalty area.

Then it was Martial's turn. He stepped on the ball, turned, and passed it to Tang Ye again.

With his left foot, Tang Ye guided the ball under his body and threw a fried dough ball, successfully shaking off the opposing defender.

After that……

Snapped!
A powerful shot goes into the net!
The ball went in!
"Ha ha!"

Running out to celebrate, Tang Ye crossed the advertising boards and came to the Fulham fans, where his teammates came up and hugged him from behind.

You have gained 15 comeback points.

Wow!!!

"Tang Ye!"

"Tang Ye!"

It wasn't a particularly spectacular goal, but both the Manchester United fans at the stadium and those watching on TV were completely blown away.

The master's technique is superb, so it's normal for fans to get excited quickly.

Of course there is a more important point.

Manchester United fans have witnessed the team's improvement.

Manchester United in February should emulate the invincible Manchester United of December!

"United!"

"Man United!"

“Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole…”

……

Dongqiudi Match Report: Manchester United defeated Fulham 4-1 away, with Tang Ye scoring his first club goal of 2019. (23282 comments)

"Asian Cup Champions!"

"Asian Cup Champions!"

Manchester United fans in the stands cheered for Tang Ye.

It was a bit cold in the winter, but since it was just after a match, Tang Ye's hands were already warmed up.

Thank you, thank you.

While signing autographs for fans, Tang Ye soon noticed someone handing him a Chinese national team jersey with the number 10.

He looked up, somewhat surprised: "Hmm... buddy, you look like you're European. Chinese people have black hair."

"England! But I'm a fan of the Chinese national team!"

The Englishman hugged Tang Ye: "Tom, wherever you are, I'll support you. I'll always be your dog."

"Hey, stop, stop, stop!"

The beginning is all good, but the last sentence is unnecessary.

Tang Ye wrote his name on the back of the jersey, then pulled off the tag: "This is a British Nike. You should buy one made in Singapore; we all wear Singapore-made ones. Or the Vietnamese version; Chinese fans all wear the Vietnamese version."

The fan the Englishman bought is indeed authentic, but it's quite different from the version worn by the Chinese team players.

"Championship medal, medal, where's your golden boot!"

Fans shouted loudly, expressing their desire to see Tang Ye's Asian Cup championship medal.

"It will happen, but not now, not now, okay?"

"You'll have to wait for the home game, the next home game. If you come, you'll see."

After most of his teammates had left, Tang Ye said goodbye to the fans and then returned to the locker room.

"Easy!"

Tang Ye shook his body.

Having played so many 90+ and even 120+ minutes for the national team, Tang Ye is still a bit unaccustomed to suddenly coming on as a substitute and playing only 30 minutes: "He scored so easily."

"Wow, you mean the other side, right?"

Rodri tossed a towel to Tang Ye: "We conceded a goal after you came on."

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

Rhodes' joke was met with a response from his teammates in the locker room.

"Hey Rod! Don't do this!"

Tang Ye stood up and explained, "I just came up here. My position is quite far forward; I can't reach the ball."

"Then tell me, did they go in or not?"

Rodri shrugged.

"I, I... damn it!"

Tang Ye was speechless.

"Hahaha!" Rashford pointed at Rodri: "Tom, don't listen to him, that goal was purely Rodri's fault. He didn't mark the opposing center forward properly."

"Marcus, go pick up the MVP award."

Ten Hach and Van der Gach arrived late: "Guys! A great victory!"

"But..."

But this is not the end.

Tang Ye spoke before Teng Hah could.

When Ten Hach looked over, Tang Ye chuckled again: "I know what you're going to say, Mr. Eric."

"...Okay, that's the point. We won a great game today, but what I'm saying is, this is the level we should be maintaining."

"We need to win the next Champions League game, the league, the FA Cup, and every other game this month. Can we do it?"

"Of course!"

"Long live Manchester United!"

……

Click, click, click!

Long time no see, Tom!

The reporter smiled at Tang Ye.

This was Tang Ye's first interview with reporters since returning to the club.

"You put on a good performance in your first game back, although Manchester United conceded a goal after you came on..."

"Oh, don't say that, don't say that, thank you."

Tang Ye interrupted the reporter.

These guys love to link substitutions with goals.

Haha, okay.

The reporter didn't press further, instead changing the subject: "In this match, we saw Manchester United play with a different feel compared to January. Your return has definitely boosted the team's attacking energy and creativity. Do you think Manchester United can catch up with Manchester City and Liverpool ahead of them? If so, how long do you think it will take?"

"Of course, of course we can catch up. That's what we do; it's the job of a professional team. As for time, that's not an easy question to answer."

Tang Ye carefully considered the team's upcoming schedule: "One month, uh, or two months, I don't know, but it shouldn't be too long. I think my teammates, my coach, and I are all ready."

……

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Tang Ye has been fined $8.5 and suspended for one Asian Cup qualifier for his inappropriate behavior toward the referee during the final.

During the Asian Cup final, Tang Ye slipped 5 yuan worth of knives into the referee's pocket, and now he has rightfully been punished.

The fine was higher than the fans expected.

However, upon closer examination, for GGBond, this golden pig, there is essentially no difference between $5 and $8.

Another issue is the suspension from the Asian Cup qualifiers.

It seems serious, but you have to know that the Asian Cup qualifiers are divided into stages. Tang Ye will not play in the first stage, regardless of whether he is banned or not.

So in reality, the penalty was the same as no penalty at all.

But Tang Ye also has a temper.

I'm not paying anymore.

Tang Ye tossed his phone onto the sofa, looking incredibly nonchalant.

"Haha, you're not paying? What if the fine gets increased later?"

"Go ahead and increase the fine; I want to see how much they can charge me."

Tang Ye still maintained an indifferent attitude.

"What about a suspension?"

"That doesn't matter at all."

Tang Ye opened his phone and showed his younger brother, Luo De, the Chinese national team's upcoming schedule: "I won't have any national team matches for the next whole year, how can he ban me? The AFC can't possibly let me play in the Premier League, can it?"

"I feel that the AFC and UEFA are the same; there aren't many good people in either."

The more he participated in high-level competitions, the more biased the referees seemed to be.

FIFA, UEFA, and AFC are all bad guys!
……

UEFA official announcement: In the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Manchester United will play Juventus away.

Manchester United vs. Juventus is undoubtedly a high-profile match, and UEFA has even created a promotional poster for it.

The former child of Dream Theater versus the current king of Dream Theater!

Having just arrived in Italy with the team and stepped off the plane, Tang Ye immediately took a deep breath of the fresh air: "Hmm, the temperature here is quite nice, much better than in England."

"You just inhaled, so shouldn't you be talking about the air quality here? Why are you talking about the temperature?"

Van der Gach gestured to Tang Ye not to block the stairs.

"Wow, I'm sorry, sir."

Running quickly down the slope, Tang Ye explained, "My actions and what I'm saying aren't the same thing, but the air here is really good, almost like back home; it gives you a feeling of freedom."

I feel like you still don't understand what air quality means.

Van der Gach walked past Tang Ye.

Of course, regardless of the circumstances, Tang Ye likes the weather here, which is a good thing for the team.

"Data shows that Tom's offensive efficiency is better when the temperature is high."

Van der Gach found Ten Hach.

“Michelle, of course I know that.”

……

The Independent predicts Manchester United's starting lineup for their away game against Juventus: Martial will start as the center forward, with Rodri and De Jong partnering in midfield.

"Although TY has only been back at the club for two weeks, judging from his performance in the last league match, Ten Hag will most likely give him a starting spot, so this starting lineup should be the most reasonable."

I just want to fast forward 24 hours right now.

[GGBond and Cristiano Ronaldo face off, poised to be the highest-rated match on Channel 5 after the Asian Cup]

Manchester United seem to have a lot of work to do this season. The Champions League and the Premier League are tough, and the remaining FA Cup matches are also against top teams.

Otherwise, why would Tang Ye be in such a hurry to go back? A master must be there to oversee a match against a strong team.

The Manchester United vs. Juventus match isn't until tomorrow morning, but Chinese fans are already impatient.

In the 2018 Ballon d'Or voting, Tang Ye narrowly edged out Cristiano Ronaldo to finish second, thus being hailed as "the most promising new star to end the Messi-Ronaldo era."

Now that Tang Ye is facing Ronaldo in the Champions League knockout stage, fans naturally want to test whether the title he carries is truly accurate.

The area outside the stadium is already quite lively on the afternoon of the match.

"3, 2, 1!"

In the reporter's shot, several Juventus fans rushed out together, then jumped and turned around.

“SIUUUUU!!!!”

"Ronaldo! Viva Ronaldo!"

More than 40 days into 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo has not produced statistics befitting his status in Serie A, at least not compared to 2018.

But this does not negate the strength of the Portuguese.

Juventus fans have high hopes for Ronaldo, hoping he can defeat his former club Manchester United in person.

Even with the protection of the current Manchester United!
……

Good evening, Cristiano.

In the players' tunnel, Tang Ye ran into Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also preparing to leave, and the two chatted as they walked.

Congratulations on winning the Asian Cup!

Cristiano Ronaldo put his hand on Tang Ye's shoulder.

For some reason, Ronaldo didn't seem as friendly as he had been when he spoke to Tang Ye this time.

Is it because of last year's Golden Globe Awards?

It shouldn't be that, Tang Ye thought. A ranking shouldn't be enough to change Ronaldo's attitude, but he really couldn't think of any other reason.

Did Cristiano also dream about himself, and in his dream, Tom did something not so good?

"Are you feeling good lately?"

Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly laughed.

"Hmm... I guess so, I think it's alright."

"I think today's match will be very interesting; we probably won't win too easily. Of course, the same goes for you if you want to win."

Cristiano Ronaldo and Tang Ye fist bump: "Go for it!"

"Go Cristiano!"

……

(End of this chapter)