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Chapter 296 My name is Diego Armando Maradona (Please subscribe)
After scoring, Lu Deyang ran wildly around the São Paulo stadium.

The reserved demeanor of the past was gone.

Despite the boos from the San Paolo stadium, Lu Deyang sprinted over 90 meters to the away fans' stand near the Milan goal and raised an index finger.

"It's rare to see Dejan so passionate."

Charlton said with a smile.

"What a thoughtful and kind person."

Best said with a hint of sourness.

He also wants an opponent like that!
You might have been annoyed by Lu Deyang's wild celebration at the time, but at least it shows that the goal was worth celebrating for you.

In addition to providing emotional support for the opponents, it also provides some emotional support for the fans.

Lu Deyang clearly did this on purpose.

Otherwise, he would have just opened his arms and waited for Totti to come up and celebrate, as usual.

Inspired by Lu Deyang's enthusiasm, the little prince ran alongside him all the way, jumping up and down with passionate arm swings.

Buffon, who had finally managed to get involved, turned around and roared passionately, swinging his arms wildly.

The world was ignited shortly after the game began.

"This is Deyang!!!"

"Dejan never disappoints in crucial games."

“From the very first second of the game, Dejan was in top form. We could see that Dejan was serious today, and he didn’t even want to give the opponent any throw-ins.”

"Krudelli exclaimed in amazement."

He wasn't criticizing Lu Deyang for being undisciplined.

After all, no player can maintain a high level of concentration for 90 minutes.

If Lu Deyang plays like this today, things will probably get chaotic in the next game.

They treated a league match like a Champions League final.

Maradona stood with his hands on his hips in his own half of the field, his tongue pressed against his lower lip, which covered his teeth.

Damn it, I want to swear!
He thought about it and laughed at himself.

That guy Dejan really doesn't show any mercy.

I could feel the passion of the stadium.

Maradona was also deeply moved.

It is this feeling.

He had this feeling every time he faced Lu Deyang.

Do it knowing you can't do it.

At the same time, it also conveys a sense of tragic heroism and passionate fervor, as if saying, "Even if there are thousands of people, I will still go."

It made every cell in Maradona's body tremble, and his blood boil.

This intoxicating feeling is the reason he restrains himself and perseveres.

At times like this, Maradona would think that if he hadn't relied on painkillers earlier, he wouldn't have gotten involved with those things, and perhaps he would have been closer to victory.

Maradona raised his hands and clapped to encourage his teammates.

He is a very good candidate to be the team leader.

Despite clearly sensing the gap in skill between his teammates, Maradona maintained his fierce fighting spirit.

Agletti stood in the center circle again, and he immediately passed the ball to Maradona.

Maradona did not rush to attack after receiving the ball.

Once he gets going in Naples, the whole team roars forward like a machine.

It's the kind of thing that just can't be stopped.

Maradona knew very well that the team had a problem with controlling the tempo.

However, it will be difficult for Napoli to acquire a midfielder like Redondo.

The little prince charged forward again like a wild boar.

He didn't even try to control himself; it was obvious he wanted to compete with Maradona physically.

Maradona quickly passed the ball sideways.

Bodin and Beto passed the ball back and forth on the wing, while Baldini pushed forward to receive it, forming a solid triangle.

"Move around more; we need to distract and harass our opponent!"

Luigi Simone shouted from the sidelines.

Milan's attacking pressure isn't strong, but as top-class players...

Several attacking players pressing high up the pitch at crucial moments can still create a lot of pressure.

It's unrealistic to expect Van Basten to run like a young man when he's nearing retirement.

Lu Deyang initiated a feint to press the opponent.

He stopped after only two steps, but Beto still passed the ball back to Baldini.

The winger was furious when he passed the ball out.

His passing motion was almost simultaneous with Lu Deyang's sudden stop and standing still.

Simone stood there with his hands in his pockets.

Even so, Lu Deyang was too strong, which still made him feel helpless.

Having strong talent is already impressive, but Lu Deyang also uses his brain when playing football.

Often, he would feign a tackle to save energy, just like he did just now.

It's rare to see Lu Deyang showing off his skills by playing tricks on his opponents.

This mature mindset makes Lu Deyang even more difficult to defeat.

Baldini passed the ball to Maradona.

Maradona deliberately moved to the wing.

Lu Deyang finally stopped smiling.

This guy!
In a head-on confrontation, Lu Deyang felt he would most likely be unable to defend against him.

To be honest, if he didn't draw a card with a defensive player, Lu Deyang's defensive ability would be much worse than Maradona's.

Is he really trying to teach Lu Qiu Wang a lesson before retiring?
Lu Deyang regretted not having Maradona standing at the entrance of Monica's Hamburger, smoking a cigar and holding a whip.

Maradona's expression was equally serious.

He took small, quick steps as he approached Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang was already quietly calling for backup.

What's the use of just having ability in football? It's all about having lots of brothers.

Maradona flicked his right foot, preparing to start his run.

As is customary, Lu Deyang vacated the flank to prevent Maradona from taking the middle route.

Unexpectedly, Maradona flicked the ball again with his right foot, resolutely dribbling diagonally towards the center.

Lu Deyang accelerated and rushed forward.

Maradona made a sudden stop and cut inside, then started moving again, passing the ball out as he made his own forward run.

Bodin, who received the ball, didn't even stop before passing it forward again.

The ball was passed directly behind Albertini.

Fortunately, Wiljoward reacted quickly, rushing forward and delivering a powerful kick.

They cleared the ball into the opponent's half before Maradona could react.

"That's really decisive!"

Krudelli praised, "That's the power of experience. Many players are reluctant to clear the ball when they have it, for fear of losing possession. But the biggest danger is when you stop the ball and pass it to the opponent. Wiljoward's clearance was very reassuring; he truly deserves to be called one of the best pressing defenders in history."

Maradona ran back with his arms crossed.

He had clearly gained weight.

As he passed by Lu Deyang, he still turned his head and said, "You made way for Maldini and Redondo to come up, right?"

Lu Deyang: ...

Lu Qiuwang's three defensive tricks have been revealed.

"I've watched all your match videos at least three times, and this tactic doesn't work on me."

After saying that, Maradona strode away.

Lu Deyang smiled and ran up after him.

This guy is really serious.

If he had possessed such professional qualities earlier, his achievements might have been even greater.

Today's match started earlier and was more intense than expected.

Some relatively unknown players from Napoli really gave it their all today.

Respect for Maradona, coupled with pressure from the fans, led them to perform at their best.

Napoli didn't have a significant disadvantage on the field.

……

Rivera, watching the game, said, "Diego is using running to create opportunities. He won't last until the end. He used to have incredible stamina, but now he's getting old."

"It's already quite impressive that they can still play like this."

Riva nodded and said.

Cesare Maldini remained silent.

He has succeeded Sacchi as the national team coach.

This made him consider whether it was possible to use an aggressive style of play, trading physical strength for the lead.

Although doing this is very dangerous, it might have surprising effects if used occasionally.

AC Milan boasts an almost complete spine of the Italian national team.

Totti's pressing also gave him more inspiration.

Taking over this position will bring immense pressure at all times.

Italy's previous stellar record compels every coach to set the highest possible goals for the tournament.

Maradona dribbles the ball again on the field.

But this time, Lu Deyang didn't count on his teammates at all.

Since he's going down this path, he has to put some pressure on Maradona.

Lu Deyang chose to charge forward directly, using his speed to force the ball back.

Even if he gets out of the way, he can still press the ball again.

Maradona noticed something unusual, quickly passed the ball sideways while running, and then made a forward run, attempting a one-two pass.

However, as soon as he passed the ball out, Lu Deyang turned around and chased back, and Altomar, who had the ball, had no way to pass it out.

Left with no other option, he passed the ball to Turin.

Turini uses his speed to charge forward when he gets the ball.

Napoli's quick and agile midfield and attacking play remained largely unchanged from what they developed later.

Turini is only a little over 1.7 meters tall, but he is very fast.

Costacurta was afraid of being attacked from behind, so he was very careful.

However, Turini was clearly Costacurta's weakness when turning. Just as the two were about to meet, the winger flicked the ball forward and dribbled past him.

He forced Costacurta to turn around.

In that instant, Costacurta fell behind by a body length.

However, Costacurta continued to chase and maintain pressure.

A pass from a distance of one body length has limited angles, and the opponent will likely cut back near the baseline.

Maintaining a good mindset is the most important thing at this time.

With the finish line in sight, Turini made an abrupt stop.

Costacurta, who was prepared, stopped and shifted his weight.

Turini didn't want to waste time, so he cut inside, turned, and forced a right-footed cross with his back to the goal.

"The cross wasn't of high quality; it was more like a long-range, curved shot from the wing. Buffon, who was well-prepared, punched the ball away with one fist."

"Young Buffon is becoming more and more confident, and his form is getting better and better. Although it's a bit unfair to Rossi to say this, he really can't compete with Buffon. This young goalkeeper's talent is just too outstanding."

Albertini was grabbed by the arm by Altomar as soon as he got the ball.

Albertini didn't hold onto the ball either; just as he was about to pass it across, he changed his mind and sent the ball forward.

Lu Deyang caught the ball but hesitated for a moment, and Bodin, who was chasing back, overshot him.

Before Bodin could press again, Lu Deyang had already chipped a long pass with his left foot.

On the right wing, pass to Baggio!

Baggio made a very quick forward run.

The Napoli players ran back for their lives.

Milan's star players all have the ability to change the game with their individual skills, which makes it difficult for them to prioritize their defense.

If you're defending Welbeck, you only need to defend his teammates; you can even let him shoot.

But try letting your attacking players shoot against Milan?
Baggio knew Lu Deyang would pass the ball, so his timing for starting was excellent.

He was almost at the edge of the penalty area when he received the dipping ball.

Borges attempted a sliding tackle, but Baggio easily avoided it with a flick of his left foot and the outside of his right foot. Claesson immediately closed in, pressuring Baggio to dribble towards the byline.

Baggio, whose speed had already decreased, stopped trying to dribble past his opponents and instead slowly dribbled down the wing, waiting for his teammates to make runs forward.

Claesson followed Baggio to the vicinity of the corner flag area.

Baggio's two quick flicks with the outside of his right foot nearly caused the tense Claesson to fall.

Seeing the opportunity, Baggio quickly crossed the ball, but the Napoli number 10 turned and stretched out his leg to block the pass. The ball hit Baggio's shin and went out of bounds.

A cheer erupted at the São Paulo stadium.

"Diego Maradona!"

“Maradona rarely tracks back this deep anymore, which is quite rare this season. It’s a big question whether he can keep playing like this for 90 minutes.”

Maradona's defensive abilities aside.

His defensive attitude is excellent; he's not just a number 10 who stands still the whole time.

He could easily make ten or eight sliding tackles in a single match, and newspapers even joked that he looked like a defensive midfielder.

This aggressive style of play is also very popular with fans.

However, many number 9.5 players don't even play the entire match because they lack the stamina.

Even though Maradona had excellent physical abilities, his age was a factor.

Many fans are already worried about what will happen in the second half.

After Napoli threw the ball out of bounds, they indeed regained their rhythm.

Some of them couldn't keep up.

The high-intensity back-and-forth running puts a lot of pressure on both teams' players.

The Milan players weren't having an easy time either.

Therefore, after a series of counter-attacks, both sides will choose to control the ball and organize their play, and will not continue to launch attacks quickly if there are not good opportunities.

A few minutes later, Buffon caught Agletti's long-range shot and immediately launched a counter-attack with a throw-in.

After receiving the ball on the left wing, Lu Deyang quickly made a cross pass before making his own forward run.

Before Redondo passed the ball, Napoli players had already frantically moved to cover Milan's left flank.

Redondo then launched a long pass to the right wing.

Baggio once again dribbled the ball towards Napoli's penalty area.

That was Lu Deyang's plan; the two of them could understand each other's thoughts without even having to communicate on the field.

Simply drawing the opponent's defense away not only makes them run a distance for nothing, but also causes them to miss the best opportunity to retreat.

Maradona couldn't possibly go back to the backfield every time.

When Simeone saw his players rushing towards Baggio again, he immediately shouted from the sidelines, "Watch out for Dejan!"

But by then it was too late.

Baggio made a sudden stop while running, shook off Classon, and immediately made a long pass to the side.

Lu Deyang's run into the penalty area actually put Baldini in a bit of a predicament.

His momentary hesitation cost him the best chance to contest the header. Maldini easily controlled the ball on the sideline and then made a cross into the penalty area.

Lu Deyang raised his foot to shoot, but at the moment of his shot, Colonnis jumped to the side, practically throwing himself out, and blocked Lu Deyang's shot in mid-air.

The defender then curled up inside the penalty area.

Lu Deyang, who had regained possession of the ball, stepped on it and, seeing this, turned sideways and kicked the ball out of bounds.

"How's it going, buddy?"

Boggs bent down and asked.

"It should be fine, it should be alright."

"Kolonis said through gritted teeth."

The ball hit him in the stomach.

Fortunately, Lu Deyang only exerted force in his calves and didn't have time to adjust.

Otherwise he would have thrown up his breakfast today.

The Milan players did not urge them on.

As the Napoli medical team was preparing to enter the field, Colonnis slowly got up, took a couple of steps, and waved to indicate that he was fine.

The stadium erupted in applause once again.

Baldini jogged to the sideline, asked the caddie for the ball, and the caddie threw it directly to Maldini.

Maldini then passed the ball back.

Having missed the opportunity, I can only go back to the organization.

"Dejan missed the chance to score on the rebound. In my memory, whenever an opposing player appears to be injured, Dejan always chooses to kick the ball out of bounds and never tries to score directly."

"Although doing so might mean missing out on good opportunities, Dejan has never regretted it; he has always done it this way. Fair play is perhaps the most important thing for Dejan. Compared to his skills, Dejan's character is even more outstanding, which is why so many fans like him. As a parent, you wouldn't want your child to idolize Gascoigne who drinks a few bottles of whiskey before a match, but that's not a problem with Dejan."

"When your child starts idolizing Dejan, the only thing you need to worry about is whether your child is too kind."

After this accident...

The boos from the San Paolo stadium for Milan were also much quieter.

Baresi was positioned high up and controlled the ball with Verjoward. When he saw Albertini coming back, Baresi immediately kicked the ball forward.

Redondo has a strong desire to make forward runs.

Therefore, Albertini always chose to stay behind.

Maradona, not wanting to give Albertini time to organize his forces, charged forward again.

Albertini had no time to adjust and passed the ball forward.

Baggio, who had retreated, looked toward the penalty area, while Lu Deyang had already turned and moved forward.

Baggio took a shot right after crossing the halfway line.

boom--

The ball flew quickly from the halfway line to the right side of Napoli's penalty area. Totti was a step too slow in his run, so he simply ran into the penalty area.

As the ball fell, Lu Deyang was already on the right side of the penalty area, blocking Classon's path.

Snapped,
Lu Deyang stopped the ball with his chest.

Standing at the top of the arc, Basten couldn't help but frown.

Was it a mistake? He didn't think so.

But the ball stopped a bit too far away.

Before he could continue thinking, Lu Deyang had already given his answer.

The ball was definitely not stopped in front of him.

However, Lu Deyang had already come up with a solution.

After the ball bounced off the ground, it jumped up again. Lu Deyang, who was already prepared, took a step forward and shifted his center of gravity. He then leaned his upper body backward and performed a low-altitude backflip.

Snapped--

The overhead kick wasn't very powerful; the ball flew over Claesson's head and then began to fall.

Totti, rushing to the edge of the six-yard box, didn't even need to slow down before unleashing a powerful right-footed volley. Burgos, attempting a side-step block, couldn't stop it, and the ball nestled into the left side of the goal.

boom--

The away fans erupted in cheers.

Even though half of those present today were celebrities and their families.

However, in the broadcast footage, you can't tell who Rossoneri is, who the retired players and their families are.

They jumped up from their seats, raised their arms, cheered, and shouted passionately.

The away fans, numbering less than 2000, dominated the Naples stadium today.

Totti shot beautifully.

Lu Deyang's version was even more impressive.

"Goal!!!"

"Totti Goal!"

"Francisco Totti scored a brilliant volley! Thank you Totti for not wasting Dejan's great pass!"

"After the opposing player went down, Dejan gave up the attacking opportunity, but not long after, Dejan helped Totti change the score again with a wonderful bicycle kick pass."

"In such a special match, a great assist occurred, which may bring Maradona some comfort, at least the course of the match will not be ordinary."

The camera panned to Pelé, the Brazilian legend sitting in the home stands, clearly pleased with the goal. He's always been a loyal fan of Dejan—no, that's not quite accurate; he's always been a fan who wanted to control Dejan's style of play. Every time Pelé mentions Dejan, he laments that Dejan wasted his talent, cutting back on flashy feints for efficiency. Perhaps Pelé hoped Dejan would be the successor to Renga's style, but Dejan is Dejan. Who the best number 10 in history is may not matter, but now I can confidently say that Dejan is the greatest number 7 in football history!!!

Milan players are already celebrating wildly.

Everyone was full of passion.

Veterans Baresi and Verjoward were both unusually excited, raising their arms and shouting in the backfield.

Perhaps it was the young players on the team who changed their mindset.

Or perhaps it's a release of pressure during a world-renowned competition.

But it doesn't matter.

Football has always been a sport full of passion and excitement.

Sacchi and Tardelli have already huddled together.

In terms of its impact on the season, this is not an important game.

However, the attention from all over the world still had a profound impact on everyone in Milan.

"Marco, did you see that? Someone actually used a bicycle kick to pass the ball!"

"Yes, Agri, yes!"

Tardelli was also quite excited.

Oh shit.

Even after working with Lu Deyang for most of the season, Tardelli still felt that he didn't understand Lu Deyang well enough.

Perhaps it is true, as Krudelli said, that the sky is the limit for Lu Deyang!

Roberto Riverino looked at the field with some concern.

Brazil and Argentina are bitter rivals.

However, Rivelino greatly admired Maradona.

Ever since Maradona said he was a fan, he has been following him closely. This legendary winger has witnessed almost the entirety of Maradona's career.

Personally, he still hoped Maradona could win once.

At least don't leave any regrets.

Maradona remained standing in the same spot.

The feeling of frustration vanished in an instant. He rubbed his rough face hard, waved his hand, and shouted, "You all better pull yourselves together!"

Upon seeing this, the Napoli players ran towards the midfield.

The role of a spiritual leader in a team is quite evident.

Surrounded by his teammates as he walked toward the midfield, Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

This is his real opponent.

Napoli quickly created a corner kick after restarting the game.

Maradona took the penalty himself, but Agletti jumped at the near post but failed to touch the ball.

Colonnis in the middle couldn't win the header against Maldini, and Maldini headed the ball away.

Albertini still wanted to pass the ball to Lu Deyang after receiving it, but this time Thurini ran back early and intercepted his pass.

The situation in the attacking third was a bit chaotic, and Turini passed the ball to Maradona.

Maradona also couldn't find a good opportunity, so he could only dribble towards the center and continue to observe.

Redondo pressed forward and stretched out his foot, and Maradona was a little careless this time, as the ball was poked away from his feet.

When he tried to win the ball back, Albertini had already taken possession. Maradona grabbed Albertini's left arm, and Albertini couldn't break free.

At that moment, Collina blew his whistle.

It's the frontcourt.

So no cards were given.

This was somewhat of a concession to Maradona.

Maradona knew this, so he didn't argue and just walked back.

Costacurta took a free kick from the backfield, and Albertini passed it to Baggio.

Baggio dribbled the ball past the halfway line and immediately changed his rhythm, leaving Maradona stunned.

Maradona braced himself with his hands and then stole the ball from Baggio from the front.

Immediately afterwards, a series of long, half-high balls were sent behind the Milan defenders, and Agrieti received the ball and found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

Unfortunately, the striker was not decisive enough. He ran all the way to the byline before trying to shoot. His shot hit Baresi and bounced back into the penalty area. Turini followed up and tried to shoot, but Buffon quickly kicked the ball out of the penalty area.

This time the ball wasn't cleared too far, and Baldini, who rushed up, jumped forward and flicked the ball forward, which just happened to pass it to Maradona.

Facing Milan's two defensive midfielders and a single defensive line, Maradona performed a magical dance, dribbling past several players in the crowd before firing a shot into the far corner, finally breaching Milan's goal.

After scoring, Maradona clearly wanted to kick off quickly, but he couldn't contain his excitement. As he ran back, he waved his right arm, looking both restrained and exhilarated.

His expression was somewhat ferocious, which represented his indomitable spirit.

No one can easily defeat him in São Paulo; he is Diego Armando Maradona!

(End of this chapter)