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

Chapter 746 Catching a Turtle in a Jar and Letting a Wolf into the House

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Tang Ye and Cristiano Ronaldo's first collaboration was considered a great success, as evidenced by the 5-1 scoreline.

But observant fans noticed something else.

Although he is 36 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo still gives the impression of undiminished ambition, which is a concern for some Manchester United fans.

The coexistence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tyler is definitely not as easy as it seems on the surface!

"Ronaldo is an outstanding player, a legend, and he can integrate into Manchester United."

Ten Hach seems very optimistic.

The reporters in the audience, of course, didn't believe him; everyone thought he was lying.

Eric always says what he thinks is right!

"If you could go back to July, to before Ronaldo's transfer, would you stop the transfer or push it through?"

Reporters wanted to figure out which faction Ten Hag belonged to, but the Manchester United manager was clearly not going to let the media succeed.

"It depends on his performance at the time. If he had performed well in Serie A and the Champions League last season, then I think he would be a good fit for Manchester United. Otherwise, he wouldn't be. So your question is actually unnecessary. It has nothing to do with time. Similarly, it has nothing to do with the number of times you make a choice. Making one choice is no different from making two choices."

"..."

There was a moment of silence at the press conference, then a new reporter raised his hand and stood up.

"In the Asian Cup qualifier between China and Vietnam, Eskeriva allowed TY to play until the end of the match despite having a 4-0 lead, ultimately resulting in a 5-0 victory. This action has caused some controversy among fans."

Ten Hah listened attentively to what the reporter had to say.

This means that most fans believed that Eskriva would substitute Tang Ye early, because Vietnam was not a threatening opponent for the Chinese team, especially since the Chinese team was already leading by a large margin.

Did you watch that game?

"Hmm... I've seen some news reports, so I understand a bit about it."

"So, do you approve of Eskeriva's approach?"

"..."

this problem……

"The Chinese team scored immediately at the start of the match and had a 3-0 lead before the end of the first half..."

Ten Hach began to speak slowly.

Fearing that reporters might have forgotten the match, Ten Hag recounted some details of the China-Vietnam game, specifically emphasizing the Chinese team's overwhelming advantage during the match.

“Ferran is the coach of the Chinese team, not me. So I can’t comment on his actions.”

"But from another perspective, if Ferran were coaching Manchester United and I were coaching the Chinese national team, I would have substituted Tang after the score was 3-0, because I knew he would face tough Premier League and Champions League matches ahead."

Click, click, click!

"So you mean to say that Eskeriva is a bad person and needs to learn from you?"

"Well... that's not absolute. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. I might be better at certain things."

"Of course, everyone has their strengths."

Ten Hag appeared unfazed: "But if it were me, I would definitely do that. Sometimes as a coach, I think we should take a longer-term view, or rather, a broader view, and consider the players more, rather than just our own results."

Click!

“Sir, you just said you wouldn’t comment on Ferran’s actions.”

"Yes, I didn't make any comments. I was just talking about my own experiences and pointing out some phenomena that exist in football today."

Ten Hag looked helpless: "Some coaches are too selfish."

……

In his post-match interview, Ten Hag implied that Eskriwa's decision not to substitute Tang Ye earlier was selfish.

Ten Hah's interview went viral online.

While the criticism did not directly name Eskeriva, the Dutch made sarcastic remarks about him throughout.

The fans discussed it for a long time, but despite the efforts of tens of thousands of people, they still couldn't reach a consensus.

Some people think Ten Hag is right because China's advantage in the second round of the Asian Cup qualifiers was indeed obvious. If he really cared about Tang Ye, or even just wanted to help Manchester United, then it was necessary to substitute Tang Ye early.

But some people might think that Ten Hag is wrong.

As Ten Hag himself said, the Manchester United manager and the Chinese national team manager are two completely independent individuals, meaning that Escriva has no obligation to consider Manchester United's interests.

As for Tang Ye.

You can't conclude that Eskeriva didn't care about Tang Ye just because he didn't replace him in advance.

Because everyone knows that the Spaniard has just arrived to coach the Chinese team, he needs some time to integrate with the team.

After taking a commanding lead, Eskrima kept Tang Ye on the field and made substitutions in other positions. This wasn't necessarily to spite Ten Hag; it could be an attempt to develop a new tactical system for the Chinese team.

So who is right and who is wrong?

Li Laoba has something to say.

"Hiccup~"

"You don't need to dwell on whether Ten Hach and Eskeriva were right or wrong. Let me just say this: these two started having some problems after Eskeriva left Dortmund."

"You might not understand what I'm saying because I'm speaking from a psychological perspective. Many of you may not know this, but although I'm a football blogger, I also have some expertise in psychology. The point is that Ten Hag and Escriva are no longer mentally sound."

Li Laoba pointed to his temple: "There was originally no particularly serious conflict between them, but they were just turned into mortal enemies."

“Let me tell you, if you were to ask Eskreva now why he and Ten Hach have such a bad relationship, he wouldn’t even be able to answer it himself!”

As expected of someone with experience, Li Laoba chose to approach the issue from a psychological perspective, which enlightened many confused fans in the live broadcast room.

"Do you know what's going on in Ten Hach's head right now?"

Li Laoba questioned the fans in the live broadcast room, then counted on his fingers: "Let me count for you."

"In Ten Hach's mind..."

"First, Tang Ye is the best player in the world."

"Secondly, I cannot make mistakes. The fans and the media are just my toys. They cannot question what I say. All the decisions I made at Manchester United were correct."

"Third, all three Glazer brothers are idiots. If they don't understand football, they shouldn't interfere with my decisions."

"Fourth, Escriva is my mortal enemy; I was born to be his sworn enemy. We can't live in the same world!" (London accent, meaning "can't live in the same world")

With four fingers in total, Li Laoba seemed to want to extend a fifth finger, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with one and finally retracted his little finger.

[Teng Sheng and Ai Sheng have gone mad, Li Gan, how come you've gone mad too?]

[Teng Sheng doesn't like Ronaldo, can this guy tolerate it? He'll have to take care of him!]

[Host, you know psychology? That's amazing! Can you analyze what I'm thinking right now?]

……

Mundo Deportivo – Four consecutive wins and 12 points, the CT combination creates an unstoppable Manchester United dynasty?
The Times – A brace on his debut? The crisis hidden behind Manchester United's four-game winning streak; the Champions League match may expose all the problems?
Not only are fans and broadcasters arguing, but several newspapers have also expressed their opinions on the current state of Manchester United.

Put aside the news analyzing Manchester United's strengths and weaknesses, and focus your attention on some unscrupulous media outlets that have started playing conspiracy theories.

Taiwan Radio Live Broadcast Room.

One person was standing, and another was sitting. Behind them were a blackboard and a multimedia projection screen, a very standard Taiwanese style.

"So, we're talking about Tang Ye, why did he agree to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United from Juventus?"

The standing host asked the seated host, "If you ask me, this is like catching a turtle in a jar!"

"Catching a turtle in a jar?"

The seated host glanced at the camera first, then asked a question with a puzzled look.

"Yes, it's like catching a turtle in a jar. We've been talking about Ronaldo and Messi, and we have to decide who's better between these two players. Now, Tang Ye, oh, is slowly rising in popularity."

Boom!
Tap the blackboard.

Here comes the point.

"Everyone says that Tang Ye is ending the era of Xilang and Meisi, but how exactly will he end it?"

"Hey, Tang Ye gave us the answer."

"First, drop a bait in the room. The bait is the Premier League champion and the Champions League champion. Tang Ye used the bait to lure Ronaldo in."

"And then what?"

"Hey, slam! I just closed the door. Now how are you going to get out? You can't get out!"

The seated host nodded: "Yes, that's right, we can't get out. So what do we do?"

"There's no other way. Why did Tang Ye set up this bait? He just wanted to lure you into the room so he could beat you up himself."

The two hosts are performing a comedy routine here, but logically, their points are indeed plausible.

"This is Tang Ye's trap. By putting Ronaldo on the same team as himself, Ronaldo's shortcomings will be fully exposed."

"Hey, Cristiano Ronaldo is already 36 years old, how can he compete with Tang Ye? So he's definitely doomed!"

Snapped!
The standing host clapped his hands. In his mind, Ronaldo was already finished.

Why did it all fall apart?
Because he was lured in by Tang Ye using bait.

What awaits Ronaldo next is a brutal beating!
"That……"

The seated host looked at the camera with a furrowed brow: "If it's not catching a turtle in a jar, it's letting a wolf into the house. We say that Cristiano Ronaldo has a sharp personality, he's like a wild beast, and what is Tang Ye?"

"It's a little pig!"

"The little pig invited the wolf to his house, isn't that like inviting a wolf into the house? This is terrible!"

"Then why do you think the little pig is definitely no match for the wolf? Look at how they classify weight classes in combat sports, it's by weight!"

"How much does a pig weigh? How much does a wolf weigh? If you ask me, this is like catching a turtle in a jar. Cristiano Ronaldo has no chance against Tang Ye!"

It's all about conspiracy theories, and the show did seem quite logical at the beginning.

However, the Taiwanese host's style was too abstract, and it eventually turned into a battle between a pig and a wolf, so there was no need to continue studying it.

There is only one main point in this episode.

Tang Ye's agreement to Ronaldo's return to Manchester United raises the question: is it a trap or an invitation to a wolf into the house?
Did Piggy Hero set a trap for Cristiano Ronaldo?

……

"Damn it, Osman, this new version is like an idiot's game. Varus's basic attack has been nerfed again. What am I supposed to do with this game?"

Tang Ye grabbed some chilled watermelon juice from the bar and sat down in front of Dembele: "Aphelios has also been nerfed, his attack is only 55 points. They only buffed Mundo, but I don't play Mundo."

"I'm not playing this version for now, I'm going to play CS."

Tang Ye has a terrible temper. This version of LOL doesn't suit him, so he won't play it.

In League of Legends, hero attack power has been nerfed, but guns in Counter-Strike generally don't see any major changes.

"Is your skin coming out soon? A skin for the AWP?"

Dembele's words reminded Tang Ye.

A super skin customized for him by CS!
AWP Dragon Legend - Tang Ye!

"Oh yes."

Tang Ye opened his phone's photo album and scrolled for a long time before finally finding the picture he was looking for: "The picture their designer sent me is a bit redder than the regular Dragon Lore, and it has an eye on it."

"Oh, shit!"

Dembele took a deep breath: "He is indeed very handsome, but... those eyes are a bit scary."

Are these your eyes?

"Haha, I don't know either. I'll ask later."

"The main issue is that this skin isn't in the treasure chest yet. Once it's in the treasure chest, I'll ask them to send me one."

hiss! ! !
Tang Ye took a big gulp and sipped all the watermelon seeds in the cup.

"Wait a minute, your fans will start saying you only know how to play games again."

"No, I've been playing less and less lately, haven't you noticed? I haven't played games much since my first season at Manchester United."

Tang Ye said, "Do you know how I found out?"

"I checked last night, and I haven't reached the King rank since 2018."

"You just can't get past that!"

"Fuck you!"

Tang Ye immediately became anxious: "My win rate hasn't dropped that much, I just haven't been playing as much. You can't just casually reach the King rank."

"Oh oh oh! That's amazing!"

Dembele immediately launched into a sarcastic remark, and Tang Ye decided not to continue the conversation.

"I'm telling you, Tom, you'd better create a smurf account, one for LoL and one for CS. I created a lot of smurf accounts."

Dembele offered Tang Ye a suggestion: "That way, you won't get criticized if we lose the game."

Tang Ye's League of Legends account was accidentally exposed before, and he instantly received a lot of friend requests. There were even people watching Tang Ye's game recordings on a special website, making him seem like a professional e-sports player.

This is where the importance of the alt account becomes apparent.

Don't let the fans know you're playing games, so you won't be accused of "internet addiction" if you lose.

"How could we possibly lose?"

Tang Ye leaned back on the sofa: "Invincible, okay?"

"We will play Atletico Madrid directly in the first round of the Champions League group stage."

De Jong gave Tang Ye a smile.

"Actually, it's all the same. Wouldn't it be better to beat Atletico Madrid early? The focus is on the league match against Manchester City later."

Tang Ye crossed his legs and stared blankly at the chandelier on the ceiling.

You have received a new mission: Conquer.

Having won the Champions League twice, you've already reached the pinnacle of sport in terms of pure skill. What you need to do next is defeat all those who challenge you!

?

Tang Ye instantly calmed down and stopped crossing his legs.

This season's mission...

Something seems a little unusual?

[Mission Objective: Unite the nine feudal lords and seize the Central Plains]

[Specific requirements: Having at least 9 supporting players (core players) in the current FIFA top 9 national teams]

[Quest Reward: Royal Cauldron (Special Item)]

"Guan Zhong assisted Duke Huan of Qi, uniting the feudal lords nine times and bringing order to the world." — Records of the Grand Historian

Current progress: 8.

1. Belgium:

2. Brazil:
3. France: Oumann Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Paul Pogba.

4. England: Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw.

5. Argentina:

6. Spain: Rodri.

7. Netherlands: De Jong, De Ligt.

8. Portugal:

9. Denmark:
"call……"

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

To unite the feudal lords and contend for supremacy in the Central Plains, one must have at least nine subordinates.

It may seem difficult, but Tang Ye already has a total of 8 underlings.

In other words, Tang Ye only needs one more henchman to complete the mission!

Ok……

There are still 4 national team slots available, Tang Ye will take a quick look.

Since the task needs to be completed in a short time, this underling must be a Manchester United player.

Manchester United player, former FIFA national team regular starter (one of the top nine)...

Knowing he couldn't figure it out on his own, Tang Ye decisively opened a data website, selected keywords such as "Manchester United," "FIFA top ten national teams," and "starting lineup," and then excluded players such as "Rodri" and "Dembele."

Start searching!
Rub your hands together.

Tang Ye is still quite excited.

He's the captain of Manchester United now, so turning one of the players into his underlings would be a piece of cake for him, wouldn't it?
Haha, look who's so lucky to become GGBond's new underling!

[Screening Results]

Number of items meeting the criteria: 1

Cristiano Ronaldo (36)

[Forward, Manchester United, Portugal]

"..."

"That's great."

……

(End of this chapter)