The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 282 Since youth cannot be retained, let's indulge in it!

Lukaku was still rambling on, and he felt that what he had just done was a yellow card.

'Muttering to myself, the referee didn't even give me a card.'

Lukaku adjusted his long braid; his hairstyle had been slightly disheveled during the sprint.

As he walked past Palacio, he saw the hair at the back of Palacio's head and his eyes widened.

"So you have a braid?!"

Palacio turned around, not understanding what Lukaku was saying, because Lukaku had subconsciously used French.

I just felt completely baffled.

What's that big, dark-skinned guy doing with that surprised look on his face?

These are just little episodes.

Even the fans didn't know.

Because at this time,

Most of the attention was focused on Gaio, but unlike before, these gazes were now filled with astonishment and confusion.

"Gaio can also take free kicks?"

This is their biggest question, because Gaio has never shown his talent in free kicks before.

When he held the ball and stood in front of it, everyone unconsciously overlooked De Bruyne, who was also preparing to take a free kick next to him.

It's normal for De Bruyne to take a free kick.

Gaio?

This doesn't seem to be something he's good at.

The commentators, whether from France or Italy, were somewhat surprised.

The TF1 commentator was stunned. "Wait a minute. Gaio is standing in front of the ball? This is a bit unexpected! Usually, this position should be taken by De Bruyne or veteran Rothen. According to statistics, Gaio has never taken a direct free kick in an official match this season or even in his entire career! Is Hagi Begic's arrangement a surprise move? Or a smokescreen?"

The Italian commentator thought, "Perhaps this is just Gaio helping De Bruyne with a feint."

On the field.

Gaio knew the impact his position would have, and he made the decision to take the free kick only after carefully reading the explanations of the finishing instinct multiple times.

He looked towards the penalty area.

Most of Inter Milan's players seemed a bit lost. Perhaps during their pre-match preparations, they knew that most of the time it would be De Bruyne and Rothen, definitely not Gaio!
Handanovic has been having a tough time maneuvering the human wall.

De Bruyne with his right foot, Gaio with his left.

Now that the two are standing on either side of him, who is he supposed to guard against?
drop!
As the referee blew his whistle.

Gaio and De Bruyne exchanged a glance, both understanding each other perfectly.

Both of them raised their arms.

His teammates began to get eager to try, and set pieces were a rare scoring opportunity for Bastia.

immediately,

Gaio made the first move!

Gaio took a running start and then unleashed a powerful kick that curled directly towards the ball.

While many people thought Gaio was just making a feint, it was as if there was a door in Gaio's mind, a goal, and that feeling was so intense!
It was many times more intense than during his training.

Gaio didn't hesitate.

Fully extend your body, use your hips to generate power, and your whole leg whips towards the soccer ball like a whip.

Bang!
Wow!

Amidst gasps and scrutiny from the crowd, the football bypassed the wall of players!
The rotation is extremely violent!

With this strong spin, it drifted towards the top right corner of the goal!
Handanovic moved quickly and made a diving save; it was an action he took in a hurry.

He thought it would be De Bruyne.

but,
The moment he leaped away, he knew it was over.

Too far!
Blind spot!

That's a complete blind spot!
And the ball was moving too fast; Handanovic had already stretched his body to its limit.

It was still too late.

Swish!
The ball went into the net, and Handanovic could almost hear the sound of it hitting the net.

The clamor of the entire San Siro stadium vanished in less than a second, as if in a vacuum.

There was a moment of silence.

Then came surprise, astonishment, disbelief, and disbelief.

Are they falling behind?
at the same time.

All the Bastia players were overjoyed and rushed towards Gaio with smiles on their faces.

At the moment of scoring, Gaio bent down, tugged at his jersey to ask for the team badge, then slid off the field on his knees.

This side is entirely occupied by Inter Milan fans.

He faced the entire corner of the camera, smiled, shrugged, and opened his arms.

French Imperial Star, making its grand entrance!

At the century-old San Siro stadium, this was just an insignificant goal, but it was a unique mark that Gaio left here!
He opened his arms, tilted his head back slightly, and closed his eyes.

Enjoying the noise of the San Siro stadium, the amazement of the opponents, and the roars of my teammates.

Click, click, click!
In the blink of an eye, the youthful spirit soars under the San Siro night sky.
"Geo!!"

Lukaku was the first to rush over and pick Gaio up in his arms.

De Bruyne also had a big smile on his face.

He recalled that some time ago, after a Tottenham match, Gai approached him and said, "Kevin, teach me how to take a free kick."

As a result, it took less than half a month!
Gaio actually performed like that!

De Bruyne was happy for Gaio and amazed by Gaio's talent.

He always thought he was a genius, different from others.

Now it seems,
His talent might just be the threshold to recognizing the sheer power of Gaio's talent!

Even among geniuses, there are differences.

TF1 commentators exclaimed in surprise—

"Gaior!! Goal!!! Unbelievable! Incredible! This is his first official free kick in his professional career! At the San Siro! He has broken through Inter Milan's goal! This is truly a remarkable achievement!"

My God! A winger known for his speed has unleashed a world-class free kick! The curve! The angle! The power! Flawless! Handanovic was completely helpless! What a trump card Hagi Bejic has been holding back!

When the broadcast showed a slow-motion replay of Gaio's free kick,
The TF1 commentator exclaimed, "Look at this replay! Precise touch, a curling shot that went over the wall and into the absolute top corner! Handanovic gave it his all, but this shot was unstoppable!"

Who could have imagined this?! The Bastia bench went wild! Hagi Begic roared and pumped his fist! The Corsican expedition team erupted in cheers! The Meazza fell silent!
This is football!
This is genius!
Just when you think you know everything about Gaio, he always manages to unlock new weapons!
The 18-year-old French star, under the San Siro night sky, declared his invincibility with a stunning kick unlike anything he'd done before! Bastia leads 1-0.

at this time,

In Bastia, gasps echoed through the streets; everyone was stunned by Gaio's free kick.

at Sunset Cafe Bistro.

Martin slammed his glass on the table and yelled, "Gaio, C'est ouf!"

That's pretty much it, Gaio is awesome.

The entire tavern was filled with excitement; Gaio truly always managed to redefine their understanding.

Some people were even overjoyed, exclaiming, "Where did this trick come from?!"

Bertrand was also stunned by Gaio's shot, such a curved ball.

It must be said that Gaio's €60 million valuation is absolutely accurate.

Leaving aside his abilities.

Speaking of his rate of improvement, few young players can match him. Gaio's improvement is too fast!
Courtside.

Hagi Begitch celebrated wildly, while Stramaccioni couldn't help but curse, "Che cazzo?!"

Gaio's free-kick ability was never mentioned in the pre-match report, video analysis, or tactical arrangements, which was completely beyond his tactical plan and cognitive framework.

Fortunately, his ability to handle situations on the spot is not bad.

His face was ashen, his lips were tightly pressed together, and his sharp eyes scanned the field as his mind raced.

He then addressed the nearest players from the sidelines, making some adjustments.

Inter Milan needs to strengthen their attack.

Bastia's celebration didn't last long in the away game, but Gaion's signature celebration, along with various high-definition photos, had already gone viral online.

What does it mean to be full of vigor and high spirits?

At the age of 18, a free kick went straight into the top corner of the Meazza goal!
That's it!
When the game restarted, Hagi Begic quickly pointed to his head, signaling to the players to get back into the game and calm down.

Bastia continued to retreat deeply into their own half.

We're just waiting for Inter Milan to attack; we'll patiently look for opportunities to counter-attack.

Inter Milan naturally intensified their attack after conceding a goal, repeatedly stretching Bastia's formation from side to side in an attempt to find scoring opportunities.

Time keeps passing.

Inter Milan's players were unable to find any defensive weaknesses in Bastia, especially midfielder Kanté, whose coverage area was too large and whose running ability was too great.

A midfielder who can run is simply breathtaking!
at this time,

The Bastia fan forum, which was relatively quiet a year ago, has become increasingly active as the team's performance has soared.

Now, seeing Inter Milan unable to break through Bastia's defense, everyone is jubilant.

They are in the lead and don't look too far behind Inter.

About ten minutes into the game, amidst a flurry of posts praising Gaio...

A post that stood out from the crowd quietly gained a lot of attention and climbed to the top of the search results.

The wind sweeps across the grass of the court, the young man must eventually embark on his journey – a tribute to Gaio.

"Gaio scored again, just like always, as if he had just scored a regular training goal."

But this time is different.

That free kick, with an unprecedented arc, nestled into the net.

He has never taken a free kick in any official match.

This is Gaio, whose talent is hidden in the shadow of hard work, growing quietly, just like the surprises he constantly brings us on the court, repeatedly exceeding our expectations of him.

I cheered as usual, but my heart was in my throat.

The more enthusiastic the celebration, the clearer a certain emotion becomes—a premonition of the end.

The more amazing it is, the more reluctant I am to leave.

It's already March, how long until we say goodbye in June?

How can we recount the past year or so?

How can we look back to see what the story began like?

What words can accurately depict the image of that boy who came from Niaoquan Town, who was once confused and eager? His dazzling sprints and his passionate and carefree celebration after scoring a goal?
Perhaps, the story always comes full circle.

I remember that afternoon when I was 17, he was temporarily put on the field and quietly lifted the first corner of the prelude on the green field of the French Cup.

Those exclamations about his extraordinary talent are ultimately just footnotes to the story; what is truly etched in the years are the marks he left behind with each run.

When we read a story, we always have this contradictory feeling: we hope for a series of climaxes, yet we also pray that it will never end.

Gaio's departure is like the inevitable end of the stage in Bastia.

To have these moments of his brilliance here, to witness his rise to fame as a teenager to his soaring ambitions, is already a precious and weighty gift from fate to this small town and to people like us in the town.

Summer will eventually come, no matter where Gaio ends up, no matter what ending the story has in store.

All the reluctance, pride, and anticipation surging in my heart eventually settled down, settling into the simplest and most sincere wish—

Wishing you a bright future!

I wish you become the best player you've ever dreamed of being.

May you always be accompanied by good fortune throughout your long career on the green field, and may you always carry that familiar, spirited energy.

They will always be God's favorites.

There are many comments under this post. Some people have already stopped burying their heads in the sand and started to face the reality that Gaio will be leaving the team.

This post really touched their hearts.

"Dude, after reading your post, I felt a lump in my throat. Actually, I've been browsing transfer rumors a lot lately, but I always scroll past headlines linking Gaio to certain teams. But seeing him take a free kick like I've never seen before, the weight on my heart suddenly lifted. Yeah, he keeps getting better, how could he stop?"

"I wanted to close the post as soon as I saw the title, but I couldn't resist reading it all. Now all I can think about is the scene of him coming on as a substitute for the first time in the French Cup, stunning everyone, tearing apart the opponent's defense with his left and right dribbling. It's a pity that no matter how beautiful the youth storm is, it will always have to blow away to other seas."

"This is so well written. He's not a star we nurtured; he's a ray of light lent to Bastia by God. In just over a year, he's taken us to places we never dared to dream of—beating Paris Saint-Germain? Knocking Tottenham out of the league? And now leading Inter Milan? What do we have to regret? Only gratitude!"

"When I read 'the most precious and weighty memories,' I suddenly burst into tears and then laughed. Because we are experiencing the most beautiful moment!"

With a 13-point lead in the league and a Europa League run to the Round of 16 to challenge Inter Milan, Gaio is leading us on a path to unprecedented glory for Bastia!
Even if he leaves in the summer, isn't this memory of charging side by side and aiming for the top the most perfect gift?
He left us with a brilliant season, not an empty regret!

"That's right! Every match is a treasure trove now! Every goal Gaio scores brings us one step closer to the championship; every Europa League win adds another glorious chapter to our story."

Struggling to decide what to do in the summer?
Cherish the present, cheer for his every sprint, and go wild for every victory! When he finally lifts the trophy, whichever one it may be, that smile will be the most beautiful moment we want to capture!

These Bastia fans have a simple idea.

Gaio is like youth.

Since we can't keep them, let's indulge ourselves!

(End of this chapter)