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Chapter 293 The King of Football's War (Please Subscribe)
Lu Deyang was delighted to hear this.

What a joke.

Maradona's physique is so large that a reporter could recognize him at a glance.

Anyway, Lu Qiuwang wasn't injured.

Let's just let Lu Qiuwang (a nickname for a player) get out of here.

“Monica, sit in the wheelchair and pretend to be me. I’m going out to see Diego.”

Lu Deyang said.

"Are you going to let him know you're not hurt?"

The princess asked with some confusion.

"Let me just bandage it up."

Lu Deyang said.

If a ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if a minister is not discreet, he will lose his life.

Those who plot and then spread rumors will eventually suffer the consequences.

If it weren't for his good friend Totti, Lu Deyang wouldn't have chosen to "get injured".

He prefers open strategies to intrigue.

So even if Old Ma comes to visit, Lu Qiuwang is still going to get injured.

Aside from Saki and his girlfriend, no one will ever know the truth about this.

Lu Deyang put on Monica's blue contact lenses, slightly altering his appearance, and left the hospital with the help of a nurse.

This is what Monica occasionally uses to change her look.

Her pupils were brown.

The Romans were indeed very similar to Asians in terms of hair and eye color.

Once outside the hospital, Lu Deyang realized how lively it was outside; no wonder he could hear the noise from downstairs even from his ward.

Besides reporters, broadcast vans, Milan fans who came to pray, and even tourists who came to watch the spectacle.

It's good that Old Ma doesn't dare to get close.

Lu Deyang made his way through a maze of turns until he arrived at the entrance of a guesthouse.

In the penalty area, you can see Maradona, wearing sunglasses and acting suspiciously.

"Diego, it seems strange for two men to meet at a hotel."

Lu Deyang complained.

Maradona smiled and nodded, saying, "I usually only bring young girls to hotels."

"Then wait a moment."

Lu Deyang didn't bring his phone.

I borrowed the phone from the guesthouse and made a call. I took Maradona out, and within two minutes we were inside a bar.

The owner then closed the door.

Bars in Italy generally have flexible opening hours.

In the north, most shops open after 10 a.m.

However, some bars open early in the morning, while others open in the afternoon, mainly depending on whether they have a regular customer base and whether the owner is willing to open.

This is what life is like when there isn't much pressure.

"Give me something to eat. I haven't eaten since I flew to Milan."

Maradona said.

The tall, thin boss looked at Lu Deyang and asked, "Do you want seafood, Deyang? If so, I'll go to the market now."

"Anything will do, I'm hungry too."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

The boss went to the kitchen immediately.

Maradona glanced down at Lu Deyang's foot and asked, "Can you recover by the middle of the month? I don't want to play another season."

Maradona took this final showdown with Lu Deyang very seriously, inviting many people to the event well in advance, including his idol Pelé.

Having played for so many years, especially in order to defeat Lu Deyang, he has been restraining himself in many ways.

Maradona no longer wanted to continue.

Playing football has become a task and a burden for him.

He would have retired last year if he hadn't failed to beat Lu Deyang.

A person who enjoys pleasure and women will certainly suffer if he is separated from these things.

"Don't worry, the doctor guarantees I'll be in time for the competition."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

"That's good," Maradona said with a sigh of relief.

"Would you be interested in becoming the spokesperson for Monica Burger? Baggio is a spokesperson now," Lu Deyang asked.

"Ask Claudia, she handles all of this."

Maradona said.

At that moment, the owner brought out the coffee, which Maradona drank in one gulp and gave a thumbs up.

While playing football in Naples, he also loved Neapolitan coffee.

"Forget it then, your wife is not easy to deal with."

Lu Deyang sighed.

Later, Claudia couldn't stand Maradona's infidelity and divorced him, so he kept her by his side by having her become his agent.

That's how they got along; Claudia was very tolerant of Maradona.

Maradona neither wanted to leave his partner nor could he control himself.

Claudia is more like Maradona's mother than his wife.

Maradona, on the other hand, was a good-for-nothing son who would go out and play all over the place. When he got tired, he would come home and have someone cook for him and comfort him.

Claudia was also shrewd when it came to economics.

He managed Lao Ma's wealth very well. As a manager who came to the business later in life, it is already quite an achievement to ensure that the wealth does not shrink.

She also made some money from investments.

Otherwise, with Maradona's carefree lifestyle, he might have ended up like Ronaldinho, a prisoner.

Once the food arrived, Maradona started talking non-stop.

He ate the simple roast beef and some mixed vegetables with gusto, his mouth greasy, clearly indicating he hadn't eaten breakfast that day.

"The team asked me if I wanted to stay and change my identity."

Maradona gestured as he ate, saying, "Spare me, I don't want to coach the youth team unless they let me be the first team coach directly and then buy you and hand you over to me."

"Diego, a talented player is not the same as a talented coach. I don't think there's anything wrong with starting from the youth team."

Lu Deyang advised.

Old Ma's coaching ability can only be described as average.

More often than not, they rely on prestige to motivate the players.

In terms of tactics and techniques, they weren't particularly outstanding.

All of Argentina's famous coaches are better than him.

Not every football legend can replicate the success of Cruyff and Beckenbauer.

"I'm a genius, I know that."

Maradona said unhappily.

Lu Deyang shrugged.

This guy is a bit arrogant.

"Milan Fashion Week is about to start again. I plan to come and check it out after the match against Milan."

Maradona said, "I feel that the models now are much better looking than before."

"Then you and Fernando might have something in common, he often goes to fashion shows."

Lu Deyang said.

"Fernando Redondo?"

Maradona frowned and said, "That guy deserves a beating. If he weren't your friend, I would definitely beat him up."

"You might not be able to beat him."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Maradona probably rarely saw Argentine players like this.

Argentine players, especially those younger than him, mostly idolize him.

Some players from other teams admire him even if they don't like him.

Redondo treated him rather calmly, as if Maradona were an ordinary person, which must have been hard for Maradona to accept.

“He doesn’t look like an Argentinian; I suspect he’s of Italian descent.”

Maradona complained.

"Even Italians don't enjoy reading as much as he does."

Lu Deyang said.

"Maybe they were Spaniards or Mayans or something, or maybe Gypsies or Turks..." Maradona said casually, revealing everything he knew.

At that moment, the boss came over again.

Grilled oysters were served to the two of them, with lemons placed on the side.

There was also a bowl of tomato and crab meat.

Italians have cooked crab and stir-fried it with tomatoes to make pasta.

However, Lu Deyang prefers to eat crab meat dry.

"Thanks, Gabriel."

Lu Deyang said.

"My pleasure."

The owner smiled and walked back to the kitchen.

"You two seem to know each other well?"

Maradona asked.

“When I was driving my taxi, his wife was having a difficult childbirth and no one wanted to take her, so I took her to the hospital,” Lu Deyang said.

Maradona took half a minute to process it before he remembered.

He exclaimed, "Your life is damn rich! I wouldn't be surprised if you opened your own ice cream shop someday."

When he saw the news about Lu Deyang driving a taxi in the newspaper, he thought it was fake news.

Who would have thought that a superstar would specifically drive a taxi to earn money during the World Cup?

"They are simply different lifestyles."

Lu Deyang said with a smile, "Without the pressure of survival, what's the difference between playing football and making ice cream? As long as you like it, that's all that matters."

Maradona, while eating, gave a thumbs-up and mumbled, "Your mentality is very Argentinian."

"Argentinians have the pressure to survive, but they also need to enjoy life while they can. How could they be like that?"

Lu Deyang said irritably.

Lu Deyang is teammates with Redondo and understands Argentina.

To put it nicely, they are easygoing.

To put it bluntly, it means they completely disregard the future.

Since things are already like this, let's just enjoy each day as it comes.

So you see some Argentinians who always seem so carefree, even though they're poor and don't have to work, surfing during the day and having bonfire parties with tourists at night.

The fact that Italians like to immigrate to Argentina is probably related to this.

However, Italy is a high-welfare country, so the pressure of survival is not as great as that of Argentinians.

This is also relative.

Anyway, free things are usually of so-so quality, and Italy needs to import energy. The average person's life is probably cold in winter and hot in summer, with enough food and drink, and it's best not to get sick.

Working hard won't lead to much of a future, but not working hard won't make things too bad.

Therefore, most Italians would choose to lie flat.

Every day, I wake up and go to a bar to brag, and when I'm hungry, I go home to eat. That's pretty much my lifestyle.

There's a reason why Argentinians and Italians can get along so well.

European countries truly benefited from their geographical advantages and seized the opportunities presented by the Industrial Revolution.

If Italians were in Southeast Asia, they'd probably get beaten to a pulp by those local bullies.

After chatting for a while, Maradona stood up and said, "Then I'll head back now. I'm relieved to see you're not injured."

Lu Deyang shrugged, indicating that he should leave.

"He really is a very impulsive person."

Seeing Old Ma leave, the owner, Gabriel, came out to collect the tableware and said...

"Yes, at least he's better than the Italians in one aspect: his sense of time is acceptable."

Lu Deyang said.

The boss laughed along with him.

He is Spanish.

I still really like Italian jokes.

If you take the train here and don't see the train on time, don't doubt that you're late; the train is just late, and a half-hour delay is perfectly normal.

After sitting for a while, Lu Deyang left two Franklin bills and departed.

……

The penalties for both sides were announced that evening. UEFA held a special press conference.

Simeone was shown a red card for several malicious fouls that resulted in serious injuries to his opponents, resulting in a one-match suspension, a two-match ban, and an additional three-match penalty, considering Atletico Madrid's strength.

It is estimated that Simeone will not be able to appear in European competitions for the next few years.

A six-game suspension would take at least two seasons.

It's impossible for Atletico Madrid to play in the Champions League next season.

Totti was punished for his uncivil behavior. Considering that he did not spit on his opponent intentionally, he only received an additional red card and was suspended for one match, meaning he would not be able to play in the next round.

Atletico Madrid also received a $1.2 fine for their manager's inappropriate remarks.

Sacchi fired the shot, and Antić was punished.

This is absolutely hilarious.

Facing his former team, the young prince scored two goals and provided two assists, orchestrating a 4-2 victory.

However, Milan still encountered setbacks in the Italian Cup.

Bologna's attitude was very firm: they wanted to hold their ground and wear down Milan's stamina.

In the first leg of the semi-final, Maldini's long-range shot deflected off the opponent's defender's leg, securing a narrow victory.

The impact of not having Lu Deyang is still significant.

Even if they don't play, at least the Milan players have confidence.

The psychological pressure during a winning streak is immense.

Everyone is afraid of making mistakes, and only when Lu Deyang is around can everyone play football with peace of mind without worrying about these things.

Lu Deyang even turned off his mobile phone.

Otherwise, several teammates would call to complain every day.

Sacchi was already a rather strict coach, and this was compounded by media harassment and the pressure of a winning streak.

The Milan team has been having a tough time lately.

Feeling that it was about time, Lu Deyang decided to be discharged from the hospital.

He had Monica buy some small gifts for the medical staff in advance.

He who takes a bribe is beholden to the person who pays his bills.

Lu Deyang prepared everything for them, from pastries and fruits to souvenirs and shopping cards.

Having received better treatment, it's only right to spend more money.

I've drawn quite a few things while I was at the hospital these past few days.

One problem with children's content is that it often focuses on building up the opponent for a long time without showing enough strength.

Lu Deyang pays close attention to this aspect.

Xiao Chuan has been getting thoroughly beaten lately.

He made those kids worry every day while watching cartoons that Xiaochuan and Archer might get beaten to death.

Then came another major twist.

No new Pokémon are needed; ordinary Pokémon can unleash their greater potential—that's the power of bonds. Plus, find the boss's weakness and defeat them.

A very traditional Japanese manga plot.

Lu Deyang felt that this method could torment elementary school students for another 20 years.

It's nice to come every now and then.

The staff at the Pokémon Hospital have been infiltrated and are actually bad guys, creating another internal danger.

These are all inspirations I got from my recent hospital stay.

Monica is away on business again. The princess drove Lu Deyang on a detour to avoid the reporters.

That is, in Italy.

If it were England, the reporters wouldn't be able to shake them off.

"Wait, isn't that Francisco?"

Lu Deyang pointed to the restaurant and asked.

The princess simply parked the car on the side of the street and said, "You'll see when you get out; I won't."

Lu Deyang opened the door and got out of the car.

Anyway, we're all getting ready to go back to training.

He will be on the bench for the second leg against Atletico Madrid.

The restaurant wasn't big, and there were a few tables set up outside.

Totti sat inside with others.

As soon as Lu Deyang entered, the waiter noticed him.

Lu Deyang quickly raised his index finger and sat down at the table behind Totti, holding up the menu to observe.

I casually pointed to the menu and ordered two items, then handed over a tip. The waitress smiled and left without making a sound.

"Francisco, I'm about to take over my dad's company."

"Congratulations then."

Totti said nonchalantly.

Lu Deyang, listening from the side, found it amusing.

He was someone Totti knew, yet he was showing off to Totti.

No matter how hard you try, how can an ordinary person earn more than a star athlete?

He's a bit silly at under 20 years old.

Lu Deyang simply turned around and patted Totti on the shoulder.

"Deyang?!"

The little prince said with delight.

"I was just about to go home from the hospital and got a little hungry, so I ordered something. I didn't expect to see you here." Lu Deyang said with a smile, "Are you having dinner with friends? Let me introduce you."

"Paulo Marazzo, my neighbor and also my junior high school classmate."

Totti hesitated before speaking.

It's obvious from the look that he and the other person don't get along well.

Marazzo offered his business card, saying, "My father owns an import and export company, and I'm about to be promoted to manager."

"That's really great, congratulations."

Lu Deyang said with a smile, "It just so happens that Francisco and I are also planning to go into business together. Maybe we can have business dealings in the future."

Totti's eyes widened.

Lu Deyang stepped on his foot, and Totti stopped talking.

From the moment Lu Deyang greeted him, Marazzo seemed rather uncomfortable.

"Since you have other things to do, I'll be going now. We can keep in touch when we have time."

Marazzo stood up, said this, and hurriedly left.

"what happened?"

“We used to be friends, and we often watched games together. His family was a bit poor, but then his dad seemed to make money, and he became a different person,” Totti sighed.

Lu Deyang patted Totti on the shoulder and comforted him, "Some people are just naive. You've seen him down on his luck, so he just wants to save face in front of you. It's not a big deal."

"I just don't feel well."

"We used to play games together and talk about everything," Totti said dejectedly. "Now when we sit together, I feel like we have nothing to say to each other. I'm not really interested in what he's saying."

"That's because he doesn't consider you a friend."

Lu Deyang advised, "Life is long. Some people will only be your friends for a certain period of time. Not many people will stay with you until the end."

"What about us?"

Totti suddenly asked.

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded, saying, "Didn't I say we'd do business together?"

"I thought you were lying to him."

"It used to be, but it isn't anymore."

Lu Deyang said.

Looking at the waiter bringing the pizza, Lu Deyang said apologetically, "I suddenly have to leave, could you please pack it up for me?"

The waiter nodded and took it back to the kitchen.

"How about we sell clothes together?"

Lu Deyang asked.

Many young people liked to imitate his style when he rode a bike before, and the little prince is also quite handsome.

If the two of them start a brand together, it can't be inferior to that of Ma Paul and Vieri.

Totti's eyes lit up.

He didn't feel that selling clothes could make money.

Just doing business with Lu Deyang felt very reliable.

"How about L&T? Those two letters look much better."

Totti became interested and excitedly offered his suggestion.

Lu Deyang: ...

"Are you sure this idea didn't just come from seeing D&G?"

Lu Deyang asked.

That brand was founded by a male couple.

If he and Totti were to create a similar brand, they would most likely enjoy the same treatment as Raul and Morientes.

The romance between Raul and Morientes was fabricated by an Italian magazine, but it's true that they have matching ankle tattoos.

After Totti paid the bill, Lu Deyang carried the pizza and ham and got into the car with him.

As they boarded the vehicle, the Little Prince was still dreaming about his clothing empire.

“How about we choose a Chinese name? Chinese is really cool. I’ve seen some people choose Chinese characters for their tattoos,” Totti continued to suggest.

"not so good."

Lu Deyang said.

If it's not a letter-based trademark, it might not sell well in some first-tier cities.

In 2025, people in Victoria Harbour were still complaining about simplified Chinese signs. When asked about shops in other countries, they said that Japanese and English signs looked better, so using their own languages ​​was fine.

Lu Deyang really couldn't explain it to the little prince; some people are just too soft-hearted.

"How about we just use the silhouette of your shot?"

Totti asked again.

"How about we invite Jordan over?"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Even the princess driving couldn't help but chuckle.

I always feel like these two do business as if they're joking.

"This is really a headache. I've decided to ask Ricardo for his opinion."

Totti chuckled as he spoke.

His brother is better at this than him.

He's not very good at using his brain.

"If all else fails, we can sell underwear. You can go and shoot commercials. I heard they stuff toilet paper into their underwear when they shoot commercials."

Lu Deyang was reminded of his former teammate Beckham's advertisement.

And then there's Victoria's famous "Golden Ball".

Later, Curly-haired boy made a lot of money selling underwear.

That thing only uses a lot of fabric and doesn't have much technological content.

You can make a profit even if you sell two for one dollar, so of course you'd make a killing if you sold them for tens of dollars.

"Let Gigi go."

Totti said with a wicked grin, "We can hire an Albanian, and we can sell him in Africa too!"

"Ahem... Francisco, you've really learned a lot about geography lately."

Lu Deyang said, "However, Albania is in Europe, in the Balkans."

The princess could no longer contain herself, slammed on the brakes, and threw her hands up on the steering wheel, laughing wildly.

Lu Deyang returned to the team the next day, but did not participate in joint training.

The news was quickly reported.

In an interview, Jesus Gil expressed considerable confidence, stating, "The first leg loss was mainly due to Real Madrid players harassing our players during preparations; they disrupted the training ground. This time, we're using Inter Milan's training ground away from home, so we won't encounter that problem. Those Real Madrid players always feel superior, yet they're unwilling to pay for their own flights to Italy to cause us trouble. Perhaps their loyalty to Real Madrid is only worth a pittance. Three away goals? That's not a problem, as long as we don't concede and score three goals ourselves."

Hill clearly believes Atletico Madrid can beat Milan away from home.

But the match was completely one-sided.

Lu Deyang played the entire game as a substitute, and Atletico Madrid, trailing behind, had to come out and attack.

The referee's control over the standards was much better than in the first round.

Milan easily won 2-0 at home, defeating ten-man Atletico Madrid 5-1 on aggregate.

After the game, Hill said they wouldn't lose in an eleven-on-one match.

These familiar words reminded Lu Deyang of an old friend.

That guy seems to still be Sir Bobby Robson's assistant.

However, no one cared about Hill's thoughts; the eyes of the world were focused on Naples.

Maradona has rallied his friends and allies, hoping to defeat AC Milan in his final home game – the match that the world is watching most closely.

(End of this chapter)