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

Chapter 637 Champions League Draw, Tang Ye Appears at Westfalenstadion
October 1st has arrived, and this is a very important day.

今天是20-21赛季欧冠小组赛抽签仪式当天，除了为本赛季参加欧冠的32支球队进行分组外，抽签仪式后还将颁发2019-20赛季欧足联最佳球员、最佳主帅两个奖项。

This is also why Tang Ye was spotted by fans in Switzerland.

Repost: 20-21 UEFA Champions League seeding results:

Tier 1: Manchester United (champions), Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Porto...

Tier 2: Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Ajax...

Tier 3: Dortmund, Atalanta, Inter Milan...

Fourth gear: Moscow Locomotive...

Dortmund finished third in the Bundesliga last season, failing to beat RB Leipzig, and now they will have to pay the price for it.

Being placed in the third tier means that Dortmund will face at least two super strong teams (one from the first tier and one from the second tier), and the situation is not optimistic.

Tang Ye and Eskeriva arrived at the ceremony together, where reporters were waiting outside.

Click, click, click!

"TY, will you be playing in the third round of matches?"

"Ferland, how did you convince the club to loan Tom?"

“TY!”

"Was TY's failure to pass the Premier League TUE a conspiracy by the Bundesliga?"

"..."

Tang Ye originally planned to say a few words and leave, but the reporter asked an incredibly outrageous question, so outrageous that Tang Ye needed to explain it personally.

"No, it's not a conspiracy. I didn't pass the Premier League TUE because of their rules. That's how the rules are written, although I don't agree with them."

"This has nothing to do with the Bundesliga."

Do you think you can save the Bundesliga's declining viewership?

"..."

Tang Ye was a bit speechless: "Of course I'd be happy if fans wanted to watch my games."

Tang Ye offered many explanations, but his words seemed to have little effect.

"Ferland, some fans think that you loaned TY to help Dortmund win the Bundesliga title. Have you thought about what will happen if Dortmund doesn't win the Bundesliga title this season?"

"If we don't win the Bundesliga title..."

Eskeriva stopped in his tracks: "We will find a solution, but as for what that solution is, you'll find out then if we don't win the Bundesliga title."

Ok?
Eskeriva's words left the reporter completely confused.

In fact, not only the reporter, but Tang Ye also didn't know what Eskeriva was talking about.

Mr. Ferran meant that if Dortmund didn't win the Bundesliga title, he had other ways to help them win it.

Is that so?
……

Dongqiudi pinned post: 10 minutes to go until the 20-21 UEFA Champions League group stage draw.

Although it was supposed to be a countdown to the Champions League draw, the accompanying picture wasn't of a glass bowl with slips of paper on the draw table, but rather a photo from the VIP section.

It's unclear which genius arranged the seating, but Tang Ye ended up sitting directly between Eskeriva and Ten Hach.

"Could you get me a bottle of water, please? Thanks!"

Tang Ye spoke to the staff in the front row and took a clear bottle of mineral water with its packaging torn off.

As Tang Ye unscrewed the bottle cap, he discovered that Eskeriva was watching him from his left.

Mr. Ferran also seemed a little thirsty.

Tang Ye turned his head again and saw that Ten Hach was also looking at him.

"..."

Tang Ye raised the water bottle, tilted his head back, and gulped down the water.

How's the Bundesliga going?

Ten Hag suddenly asked, while Tang Ye screwed the cap back on his water bottle: "Hiss... I haven't started playing yet, but from watching the videos, it seems like the Bundesliga will be easier."

Ten Hach nodded slightly.

"What's wrong?"

Tang Ye asked, and Ten Hag shook his head to say it was nothing, but then suddenly asked, "What if Manchester United and Dortmund are drawn together? I mean, what if?"

"This……"

Ten Hah's words made Tang Ye frown.

In his mind, UEFA was no good; their favorite thing to do was to rig the Champions League draw.

It would be terrible if UEFA were to set a trap for Manchester United and Dortmund.

"Although... I don't think I'll encounter it."

Tang Ye thought for a moment and gave his answer.

Of course, if you encounter this situation, there's nothing you can do but grit your teeth and kick it.

"Actually, I feel that UEFA should allow avoidance clauses."

Tang Ye said.

Many loaned player contracts include a clause requiring the loaned player to avoid playing against their parent team.

However, the Champions League does not recognize avoidance clauses.

This means that no matter how many restrictions Manchester United imposes on Tang Ye's loan contract, Tang Ye can still play if the two teams meet in the Champions League.

Tang Ye rested his hands on the back of his head, silently hoping that UEFA wouldn't set him up. At the same time, the camera shifted from Tang Ye and his two companions to the stage.

"China Media Group! This is a live broadcast of the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League group stage draw!"

"The guest attending this raffle ceremony is Chelsea legend Didier Drogba!"

"..."

Let's have a Liverpool! Or a Manchester United would be fine too, hmm, let's have a Manchester United.

[Is the person upstairs a Bayern Munich fan?]

I bet five dollars that Dortmund will beat Manchester United, another clash of titans. Any European capitalist with a modicum of understanding of viewership ratings would have grouped them this way.

Dortmund isn't doomed against Manchester United, but they can still advance as the second-placed team in their group.

Dortmund advanced as the second-placed team in their group, then were eliminated in the round of 16 against Real Madrid, right?

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig fans, can you stop being so sour? If you can't get a loan, you can't get a loan.

When Drogba touched the ball, the director kept showing the camera on Ten Hag and Eskriwa, clearly knowing what the fans wanted to see.

If Dortmund were to play Manchester United, that would be incredibly entertaining.

"The third-tier team in Group A..."

!

As soon as the host finished speaking, Tang Ye's heart began to race.

"Atlanta"

"call……"

"Hey, Manchester United and Dortmund avoided it!"

"Haha, yes, that would be a better result for both sides. Manchester United and Dortmund already played each other in the group stage last season, so the chances of them meeting again in the second season are indeed slim."

"If this is the case, Manchester United will be grouped with Ajax and Atalanta. Atalanta is alright, but Ajax... well, it feels like Manchester United's draw is only so-so. Because even though Ajax is an Eredivisie team, their historical performance in the Champions League is quite outstanding!"

……

Today's Headlines - The draw results for the new season's Champions League are out. Manchester United will face Ajax, Tang Ye will face Ronaldo again, and Barcelona and Liverpool are in a group of death.

Group A: Manchester United, Ajax, Atalanta, Lokomotiv Moscow.

……

Group D: Juventus, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Istanbul Basaksehir.

Group E: Barcelona, ​​Liverpool, Lazio, Club Brugge.

Upon seeing the complete draw results, Escriva did not smile, but he was not too upset either.

Group D, where Dortmund is located, is rather unusual. Judging from their performance in European competitions in previous seasons, the top three teams are all of similar strength, highlighting the importance of balance.

Good news: There is no team that Dortmund cannot handle.

Bad news: There are no teams Dortmund can easily dominate.

The lottery ceremony is now complete, and the awards ceremony will begin next.

As UEFA's best player of 2020, Tang Ye, dressed in a suit, slowly walked toward the podium.

"Thank you"

He took the trophy from Drogba.

The UEFA Men's Player of the Year award is less prestigious than the Ballon d'Or, but this is indeed Tang Ye's first time winning it, as the UEFA Men's Player of the Year awards went to Messi and Ronaldo last year and the year before, respectively.

"Congratulations, Tom." Drogba shook hands with Tang Ye, who then showed his trophy to the guests. At the host's invitation, Erik ten Hag, the 2020 UEFA Men's Manager of the Year, also came up and received his own trophy.

The large screen behind the two slowly changed, and what appeared before the guests was a photo of Tang Ye and Teng Hahe raising the Big Ears trophy together.

"I am very grateful for everyone's help. Last season was indeed a difficult one for us, because not only Manchester United, but the whole world faced great difficulties."

Ten Hach was giving a speech, and Tang Ye was standing behind him.

It seems that methylphenidate is working, because attentive fans noticed that Tang Ye wasn't looking around this time, but just standing there quietly.

"Last season, Manchester United won a proud quadruple, a feat worthy of being recorded in the history of world football. Some might say I don't deserve the Best Manager award, but I want to say that in the current football world, in contemporary football, and in the history of football, no matter how broad the scope, I am still the first manager to achieve a quadruple of the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup. Since the Premier League's restructuring, no one else has accomplished this."

Bang bang bang bang bang! ! !
A thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Although he may seem arrogant, he is still a Champions League-winning manager. No matter how strong a club you play for or coach, you must show respect to a Champions League-winning coach.

"..."

As Eskriwa watched Ten Hach speaking eloquently on stage, he clenched his fist tightly.

This wasn't an angry clench of the fist; this clench stemmed from Eskreva's resentment.

Eskeriva is 55 years old this year, older than Ten Hach, and also more experienced.

However, the two were separated by three rows of audience members; Ten Hag was on stage, while Eskeriva could only sit in the audience.

“Some people are born on the margins and never achieve anything in their lives,” Eskeriva felt the meaning of this sentence more clearly for the first time.

My heart is throbbing, like ants are biting me.

But Ferran wouldn't go to the hospital for this, because he himself was an ant.

……

UEFA's official ratings for the 2020 UEFA Player of the Year:
1. Tang Ye (Manchester United, Dortmund), 562 points.

2. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich), 181 points.

3. Rodri (Manchester United), 92 points.

4. Messi (Barcelona), 39 points.

……

10. Rashford (Manchester United), 18 points.

UEFA's official ratings for Manager of the Year:
1. Ten Hag (Manchester United), 382 points.

2. Flick (Bayern), 368 points.

3. Klopp (Liverpool), 173 points.

Returning to Dortmund with Escriva, Tang Ye took a picture of his UEFA Men's Player of the Year trophy on the plane and posted it on social media.

The hype surrounding the Champions League knockout stage is truly astounding. Tang Ye's Instagram followers have already reached 2.4 million, and they are still growing at an astonishing rate.

Let's take a look at Dortmund's schedule this month.

On October 3, Dortmund will face Freiburg (Bundesliga Round 3).

On October 17th, Hoffenheim will face Dortmund (Bundesliga Round 4).

On October 20th, Dortmund will face Chelsea (Champions League Round 10).

"1, 2, 3, 4..."

Dortmund has a total of 6 matches in October, which is...

"It's better than the Premier League, I suppose."

Eskeriva suddenly spoke.

"Haha, yes, it'll be much better to play one less game. To be honest, I feel the EFL Cup is unnecessary; three games are enough."

"You think there are too many champions?"

Eskeriva joked.

"Ha ha!"

"No, winning four titles is exhausting, but it only lasted one season. It would be very difficult to do it again."

……

The time soon came to March 10th.

Today is Dortmund's home game against Freiburg, and many Dortmund fans have gathered near the Westfalenstadion.

For Dortmund fans, today is not only the third round of the Bundesliga, but also the signing ceremony for Tang Ye.

Bild reporter: Dortmund will hold the signing ceremony for TY during their home game against Freiburg.

"Although TY is not on the roster for this match, the club has confirmed that the player will appear in the game, which is why ticket prices have increased by 40%," a reporter from Bild said.

Eskreva is giving a pre-match interview, while Tang Ye is changing clothes with his teammates in the locker room.

Yellow jersey with black stripes and the number "10" on the back.

"I feel this would suit you perfectly."

Haaland looked Tang Ye up and down with a strange smile.

Of course, it's not that his smile is strange; it's just a normal smile. It's just that Haaland's smile sometimes looks odd.

"Haha, so Erling, what is this thing?"

Tang Ye tugged at the black ring around Haaland's head.

"Oh, this is a hairband."

"For decoration?"

"I won't die, it's just that my hair is too long, and sweat gets in my eyes. Tying this thing to my head will stop the sweat from getting in."

Harland took off the headband and demonstrated to Tang Ye how to wear it.

"Oh, I remember, Modric had one of these too."

"You can also grow your hair long; long hair makes you even more handsome."

Haaland suggested, placing his hand on Tang Ye's shoulder, which looked quite imposing.

"No, no, no, that's impossible. Long hair doesn't look good."

"Haha! You just think it doesn't look good!"

Haaland and Tang Ye were chatting happily when the latter saw Pogba spraying something on his head and suddenly said, "Erling, why don't you borrow some hairspray from Paul to stick your hair up so the sweat won't come out?"

"It would look weird if someone with long hair used hairspray."

It wasn't Haaland who spoke, but Pogba, who had just been spraying hairspray nearby. Clearly, the French midfielder had overheard their conversation.

"Tom, didn't you dye your hair yellow before? How about we dye it red together? Let's be a midfield duo!"

"..."

"This……"

Tang Ye was originally going to politely decline Pogba's red-haired invitation, but just then a stadium staff member brought a message indicating that Tang Ye could enter the stadium.

"I'm leaving!"

Snapped!
Snapped!
Tang Ye and his teammates clapped, and Haaland gave Tang Ye a thumbs up: "I can already hear the fans outside."

"..."

"Good afternoon, dear loyal Dortmund fans. This is Signal Iduna Park, and today we will be playing our Bundesliga Round 3 home game against Freiburg (in German)."

"Before that, please show our camera footage to the passageway."

"..."

"Let's welcome the new number 10 team for this season, TangYe!"

Wow!!!!

Wow!!!

boom! ! !
Two vertical spray nozzles shot out from beside the players' tunnel as Tang Ye jogged out, followed by three photographers.

"Tang Ye was born on March 2, 1999, in Guangdong, China. He began his professional career with Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie during the 2015-16 season. In 2016, he won his first league title, the Eredivisie championship trophy. In the same year, he joined Villarreal on loan and was named the 2016 European Golden Boy..."

"2019 Ballon d'Or winner, 2019-20 Champions League winner, two-time Premier League champion, three-time consecutive Premier League Player of the Year, five-time Player of the Year in five seasons of his career, with a 100% Player of the Year season rate."

"At the same time, he is also..."

"Dortmund number 10!"

The announcer suddenly stopped speaking, and the tens of thousands of fans in the stands seemed to understand something, all taking a deep breath and gathering their strength.

"Tom..."

"Yeah!!!!"

……

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There will be another update later.

(End of this chapter)