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

Chapter 782: James said GOAT is GOAT; 2122 Champions League knockout stage draw.

"Beautiful Tang Ye!"

"3:0!!"

"Haha! Tang Ye has fully recovered since returning from Paris!"

With the camera focused, Tang Ye ran towards the south stand, jumped up, and threw another uppercut.

"Vamos!!!"

Manchester United are leading Norwich 3-0 away from home, and the fans in the stands are arguably more excited than the players on the field.

Before the Golden Globe Awards ceremony began, Tang Ye's performance could only be described as terrible, or even "sleepwalking" on average.

At the time, Tang Ye argued that his decline in form had nothing to do with his worries about the Ballon d'Or, but now it seems that Tang Ye was just talking nonsense.

With the Golden Globe Awards over, Tom has regained his fighting spirit!
"xuu!!!"

A Norwich fan stood on a chair and gave Tang Ye the middle finger: "Fuck you! Get lost!"

"This is not the place for your celebration!"

"xuuu!!!"

Beep beep beep! ! !

Haha!

Despite the mockery, Tang Ye smiled broadly and even walked down to the stands to bump fists with Norwich fans.

He discovered that not all of his team's fans were criticizing him.

Some Norwich fans, who knew their home team was bound to lose, chose to side with Tang Ye!
Yes, they're on the right side.

Tang Ye's side is the one in justice!
"Look at the Golden Globe Awards!"

"Golden Globe Award, Tom!"

The fans chanted, "Both Norwich and Manchester United fans are there."

"...no!"

Tang Ye raised his right hand, refusing the fans' request to see the trophy.

With a hand on his chest: "I didn't bring it. If you want to see the trophy, you'll have to wait until the 30th! (Manchester United vs. Burnley)"

"Then we won't be able to see it!"

"We can't get tickets to Burnley!"

Norwich City and Tang Ye fans are in a very bad situation. It seems they won't be able to see Tang Ye's two Ballon d'Or trophies anytime soon, unless they can buy tickets from Burnley or Manchester United fans.

As for presenting the Golden Globe Awards today.

This is impossible.

As is customary, the first round of Ballon d'Or presentations must be held at home stadiums, prioritizing the home team's fans.

"..."

"Rashford... beautiful!"

"The ball went in!!"

"Manchester United's fourth goal of the match!"
"Beep, beep beep—!!!"

The 16th round of the Premier League has ended.

The final score of the match was 0-4. Norwich was thrashed by Manchester United at home. After the match, the away fans kept chanting "Tom King".

With Tang Ye winning the Ballon d'Or twice and Rashford regaining his form, everything has been going in the right direction for Manchester United since the start of the season.

Most importantly, in the 16 rounds of the Premier League so far, Manchester United have only drawn one game, winning the other 15!
……

21-22 Premier League standings (as of the end of Round 16):

1. Manchester United, 46 points.

2. Manchester City, 40 points.

3. Liverpool, 38 points.

4. Chelsea, 35 points.

5. Tottenham Hotspur, 32 points.

Although Manchester City and Liverpool are not much weaker than in previous seasons, Manchester United's advantage is still visibly widening, so much so that Ten Hag made that famous statement in an interview today:

"Undeniably, Manchester City and Liverpool are both excellent teams, and Guardiola and Klopp are also capable coaches, but I think all abilities are relative. Many fans like to use a Chinese book to evaluate the Premier League, namely 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'."

"But I don't think that's appropriate, because based on the current comparison, we are slowly widening the gap with the other two teams."

"So... Eric, you mean that Manchester United's focus will gradually shift to the Champions League knockout stage?"

"of course."

Ten Hag nodded: "These are all in the works. I should have revealed some information about this not long ago, which is to gain an advantage in the league as soon as possible before the Champions League knockout stage begins. Some fans and media people are surprised by Manchester United's current league position, which I find unbelievable, because these are things we planned before the season started."

"The Champions League knockout stage draw is the day after tomorrow. Are there any teams you don't want to face?"

"Well..."

Ten Hah adjusted his posture.

"Maybe... I think you should ask other teams about this."

……

Ten Hag told reporters: The season is progressing as planned; Tang Ye is the best ever.

Regarding the claim that Tang Ye is the greatest of all time, some fans had predicted that LeBron James would definitely say something about it. Just as I was about to say that fan was wrong, the very next day after Ten Hag's interview, James, after playing a game, did indeed mention Tang Ye in an interview.

“I never lie. I’ve said it more than once: Tom is the GOAT of football. This isn’t something you can just say out of thin air.”

As James spoke, he touched his face, trying to wipe away the sweat that was dripping down his face.

"You know, I started saying TY was the GOAT a long time ago, and I was ridiculed by many ignorant people back then."

"Indeed, TY wasn't considered the GOAT at the time, but as you know, what I said was predictive. When I first met TY in 2017, I was certain he would become the GOAT of football. He has many qualities that Messi and Ronaldo don't have."

As James spoke, he swayed back and forth, and the ESPN reporter had to stand on tiptoe to make sure the microphone was always near the NBA star's mouth: "So you predicted that TY would become the greatest of all time? Can you tell us how you came to that conclusion? LeBron, maybe you can offer some insights to those football scouts in Europe."

"Of course!"

"As I've said before, one of TY's excellent qualities is..."

After thinking for a long time without finding a suitable adjective, James had no choice but to use a long description instead: "As professional players, we often encounter situations where the team you're on gets weaker. At that time, many people think about leaving and going to a stronger team. Many players, not only football players, but also NBA players, do just that."

"Hmm... I have a very low opinion of this kind of behavior."

James shrugged: "A true king should lead a team to build a dynasty, not follow a strong team and naturally become a part of a dynasty. And many young players are particularly concerned about stats, checking plus-minus after every game, and praying for trophies at the end of the season. I never care about stats or trophies, I just want to win."

The reporter nodded: "It's clear that LeBron, as a legendary player, has a deep understanding of both football and basketball. Could you comment on your performance in today's game?"

"My plus or minus value is +7, which is excellent."

"If basketball had a Ballon d'Or, I think this year's Ballon d'Or should belong to me."

……

According to the Peking University Youth Daily, Tang Ye, an undergraduate student from the Department of Physical Education, has been selected for the National Scholarship, with a prize of 8000 yuan.

—How can a Peking University student beat Tang Ye in the national scholarship selection? (Appendix: 2020-21 National Scholarship Bonus Points System)
At the same time that Peking University began its national scholarship selection process, the draw for this season's UEFA Champions League knockout stage also officially commenced.

[21-22 UEFA Champions League knockout stage draw ceremony]

The camera first focused on the host on stage, then slowly panned across the screen, revealing countless familiar faces to the fans watching on television.

Ten Hag, Guardiola, Klopp, Tuchel... and so on.

These are all coaches from top teams in major leagues; that's what makes the Champions League knockout stage so prestigious.

As we all know, before the start of the Champions League knockout stage each year, most fans already have their picks for the champion in mind.

That team was also an opponent that no other team wanted to face.

The camera focuses on Ten Hag.

It was obvious that many coaches on site would glance in the direction of Ten Hag from time to time.

It's clear that no team wants to face Manchester United.

"Even though we say that Manchester United has injured players right now, their ability is still far ahead of most teams."

"Yes, that's true. In that case, drawing Manchester United can only be described as bad luck."

"Of course, I personally think there are still quite a few upsets in the Champions League knockout stage, so it's not to say that drawing Manchester United means there's absolutely no chance. It's just that... well, the chances might be a little smaller."

I was drawn into the first group in the lower half of the bracket.

【MUN (ENG)】

Manchester United has been exposed!
Next, the draw will be conducted by the guest of honor, who will randomly select a team from the non-seeded teams. That team will be the unlucky one today.

Let's see the results!

【MCI (ENG)】

"Oh, then we'll have to draw again."

"Yes, avoidance with the same league."

An invalid result was extracted.

The camera then shifts to Guardiola, whose chest heaves and the faint reflection of light on his head indicates he has just been sweating.

"Hey, Guardiola's got a fright."

"It's alright, it's fortunate that they are in the same league, so as we said, this draw result is invalid, Guardiola doesn't need to be nervous."

Seeing Guardiola's still-shaken expression, Ten Hag leaned closer and whispered something.

"..."

Guardiola was somewhat speechless.

……

Pinned Post: The draw results for the 21-22 UEFA Champions League knockout stage are out. Chelsea vs. Real Madrid, Manchester City vs. Ajax, Inter Milan draws a tough one.

The Champions League knockout stage draw results are in, and the accompanying picture from Dongqiudi is Inzaghi smiling; he was one of the lucky guests at today's draw ceremony.

There was only one magic lottery ticket, and he just happened to win it.

He just started coaching Inter Milan in July this year, and in December he immediately pulled off a stunning upset against Manchester United.

How Inter Milan will play in February next year has become a major topic of discussion among their fans.

"Manchester United, go easy on him!", "Inzaghi: I'm done!", "Inter Milan fans are so happy now!"...

ESPN interviewed Inzaghi after the draw and received a response from the new Inter Milan coach.

"Manchester United are not invincible; some fans and media have portrayed them as far too terrifying."

……

The front page headline of Tuttosport reports that Inter Milan plans to hold a meeting of club executives on December 21 to renegotiate their plans for the season.

(End of this chapter)