The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 319 When we reach the finish line, let's touch the triple crown.
Upon hearing Gaio's answer, Ilion felt somewhat disheartened.

Some things don't need to be said very clearly.

He understands.

Gaião did not choose Chelsea, or rather, Chelsea was not his first choice.

Ilion did not ask any further questions, and Gaio did not offer any explanation.

Click till.

Ilion chatted with Gaio for a while longer before hanging up.

And this isn't the last time Gaio has talked about transfers today.

Two hours later.

Pierrejo's Saudi representatives will have a formal meeting with them to discuss the possibility of Gaio's transfer to the Premier League.

Gaio also wanted to see what Saudi Arabia's mindset was right now.

soon.

In a café, Gaio and Pierre met the visitor.

A white woman in her forties.

Amanda Staveley, Head of Investments at PCP Capital.

Staveley flashed a warm smile and shook hands with Pierre and Gaio.

She also chatted with Pierre about everyday things for a while.

She inadvertently revealed that she was the one who helped orchestrate Mansour's acquisition of Manchester City in 2008.

The conversation gradually turned to Saudi Arabia.

Staveley made no secret of her words to Pierre and Gaio, saying, "You know, the Middle East is very interested in football, or anything that can get other people's attention."

Mansour's acquisition of Manchester City was the beginning, Qatar's successful bid to host the World Cup, and then the acquisition of Paris Saint-Germain, were further expansions. It could even be said that the fact that Qatar, a tiny country, was able to bid for the World Cup was even more shocking to Saudi Arabia.

Now, Saudi Crown Prince Salman is also ambitiously joining this feast.

Staveli also mentioned that Saudi Arabia wants to do more than just focus on football; it also wants to increase its presence in other sports.

Pierre has tried his best to learn more about world football during this period, but there are still some things he can't keep up with, so he can only listen to what Staveley says.

Gaio, on the other hand, is particularly clear about these things.

Qatar is competing with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the United States for the right to host the 2022 World Cup.

finally,
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This marks the first time the FIFA World Cup has been held in a Middle Eastern country, and it is also the first time the World Cup has been held in Asia since the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.

however,
Despite being hailed as one of the most significant decisions in sports history, the host country, Qatar, has been mired in controversy.

The controversy mainly revolves around two points: first, whether Qatar engaged in bribery during the bidding process;
Secondly, is it appropriate to hold matches in temperatures as high as 50°C, and should the 2022 World Cup be rescheduled to winter?

Qatar previously had a low profile on the political stage. The Qatari royal family plans to change its development model over the next 50 years and follow the example of neighboring countries such as the UAE, gradually shifting its focus to the tertiary sector, including leisure and tourism.

therefore,

In order to win the right to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar adopted a bold strategy, spending a lot of money to invite football legends such as Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola to serve as World Cup bid ambassadors.

The Qataris, with their extravagant spending, have set records by investing over $2000 billion in infrastructure for their World Cup bid, including air-conditioned stadiums.

As for the dirty dealings during the bidding process, France Football has previously reported on them.

In any case, the result was that Qatar succeeded.

This made Saudi Arabia envious.

He nodded slightly.

While speaking, Staveley kept observing Pierre and Gaio; for a strong woman like her, the ability to see beyond words was very important.

She realized that Pierre might not be the one to make the decision.

Her gaze involuntarily turned more towards Gaio.

"So money isn't a problem for us. Most Premier League teams only have a few hundred million pounds. This is just Salman's pocket money. I don't know if you've seen the news about him, but he spent £4.75 million on a yacht and £3.5 million on a Leonardo da Vinci painting."

Gaio remained silent.

Pierre spoke up, saying, "But soon European teams will have to comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations, and without revenue, they can't spend money."

Staveley smiled. "So this summer transfer window is the best opportunity, isn't it?"

Pierre was speechless for a moment. As a blue-collar worker, it was indeed a bit difficult for him to find loopholes in laws and regulations.

Gaio noticed that Staveley's gaze kept lingering on him, and knew that Pierre had been seen through.

He broke his silence and asked directly, "If you acquire a club, has the management team been finalized yet?"

Gao wants to know Dunn's true role in this.

But Staveley's eyes narrowed, and a smile appeared on her lips. She thought Gaio was nothing special, and that's why she was going to assign him to the team.

They're just kids after all.

She shook her head. "It's not certain yet."

She was waiting for Gaio to state his request.

Gaio then asked him, "So, Mr. Dunn, what kind of work are you doing now?"

Staveley responded, "Our primary objective in contacting Kroenke is to acquire Arsenal."

"Is there a second target?"

"I believe we can acquire Arsenal. They are in trouble right now, and the fans support a change of ownership."

Gaio looked at her with slight disappointment, his tone becoming a little distant, "Ms. Staveley, I think I understand everything you've said."

I don't know how long it takes to acquire a club, rebuild it, or how long it will take to finalize the roster and tactical system for the new season under these circumstances. But I think what you might need right now isn't my answer, but rather the actual acquisition of a club.

After saying this, Gaio glanced out the window.

Before Stavely could answer, he said, "It's getting late, I have to go back to training. See you later, Ms. Stavely."

Staveley clearly hadn't expected the conversation to end so abruptly.

She didn't even notice that Gaio hadn't answered any of her questions, while she had answered many of Gaio's.

Pierre hadn't expected that the conversation would end there.

However, he still trusted Gaio, apologized to Staveley, paid the bill, and left.

After leaving the house, Pierre asked Gaio, "Can't they do it either?"

Pierre had no idea what Gaio was up to.

Gaio shook his head. "It's not that they're incompetent, it's that this Staveley is incompetent. All she talks about is PowerPoint presentations, all she says is flowery words, but nothing of substance is useful."

Pierre just felt that Staveley's talk wasn't very sophisticated.
It sounds incredibly exciting! Hundreds of millions of pounds are just pocket change. With Salman as the owner, the team is practically taking off!

Gaio didn't continue on this topic. "You've contacted the wrong person. This Staveley is just a middleman; she's not from the Saudi side."

Many people are hoping to profit from this wave of acquisitions by Saudi Arabia. You still need to find a way to contact the real Saudi people, such as high-ranking officials at PIF.

Pierre felt somewhat guilty for not being able to do this well.

Gaio patted him on the shoulder, "Take your time, there's still time, and I think the Saudi side will contact you soon."

The same is true.

Bastia fielded a completely reserve squad the day after a 1-1 draw at home against Toulouse.

Pierre did indeed receive a call from a high-ranking PIF official, arranging a meeting in Bastia the following Friday, which was the day after the second leg of the Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

That was a real, direct meeting.

After learning the news, Gaio recalled some information from his previous life and pondered how to negotiate with the Saudi side.

but.

Based on his initial perception of Saudi Arabia's extravagance, he estimated that they would simply throw money at the problem.

What to talk about?
Just throw money at it!
Just as the entire Bastia team was preparing for the second leg of their match against Chelsea.

French media outlets reposted news from English media.

This time it's not just a rumor.

Instead, it was officially reported by media outlets like Sky Sports that Saudi Arabia was indeed going to acquire Arsenal.

Sources have confirmed to this newspaper that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund (PIF), with its immense financial resources, has formed a strategic alliance with the Reuben brothers, former richest men in Britain and real estate tycoons, as well as PCP Capital, which facilitated Sheikh Mansour’s takeover of Manchester City in 2008. They are plotting a full-scale takeover of Premier League giants Arsenal!

It is reported that,

The initial offer could be as high as a staggering £10 billion, with the aim of taking control of the club in one fell swoop.

Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the consortium has also set its sights on one of the hottest young stars in European football today – Bastia's key player and French international, Gaio!
To this end, they adopted an extremely aggressive "two-pronged" strategy, pursuing the acquisition while simultaneously contacting Gaio's agents.

According to sources, regardless of the final outcome of the Arsenal takeover, the Saudi side hopes to sign Gueão and intends to send a clear signal to Gueão and his team: Gueão will be the absolute core and cornerstone of the new Arsenal or another top team under the consortium.

on the other hand,

This battle for Gaião will inevitably clash head-on with Arsenal's London rivals, Chelsea!
According to other sources, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich also highly values ​​Gaio, seeing him as a key piece in strengthening the attack and rebuilding Chelsea's former glory.

A "London Derby" for Gaio, pitting Middle Eastern royal capital and British real estate tycoons against Russian oligarchs, has already begun outside the transfer market!

Gaio's record-breaking transfer fee and salary this summer are almost a done deal.

however,
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of PIF's grand blueprint is Arsenal's current shareholding structure and its high valuation.

Stan Kroenke, the club's major shareholder and American sports tycoon, is known for his "value preservation" attitude toward Arsenal and his unwillingness to easily relinquish control.

Although minority shareholder Usmanov, a Russian billionaire, has always intended to increase his stake or even take control, his relationship with Kroenke is cold, and the two have been in a standoff.

Sources indicate that convincing Kroenke to relinquish control will be key to the success of the acquisition.

According to the latest Forbes list of the world's most valuable football clubs, Arsenal is valued at a staggering $13 billion, ranking fourth among global football clubs!
This is not just a simple club acquisition. The Saudi side is demonstrating its ambition to reshape the landscape of top Premier League clubs. They saw the success of Manchester City and therefore chose to cooperate with the local giants, the Ruben brothers, and directly target top star Gaio. This is a very clever combination.

however,
Kroenke was no easy opponent.

Arsenal, as the fourth most valuable club in the world, has a strong brand value, rich history, prime location in London, and a stable business model, which gives Kroenke the confidence to remain silent.

Meanwhile, Bastia's strong performance in Ligue 1 undoubtedly adds more weight and uncertainty to Gaio's transfer.

Regardless of whether the acquisition of Arsenal ultimately succeeds, and who ultimately acquires Gaião, the London nights are destined to be anything but peaceful this summer.

This Sky Sports article dropped a bombshell not only in London, but throughout the entire English football community.

There really is a consortium looking to acquire Arsenal outright. Previous reports have led many to believe it was a power struggle between Kroenke and Usmanov.

Unexpectedly, a third party is actually getting involved!
Reactions varied from party to party.

Some people still think it's fake news, while others think that even if it were true, it would be impossible for it to happen.

but,

Regardless, the happiest people are obviously Arsenal fans. After enduring these dark years, they are delighted to see the Saudi consortium wanting to take over, and they are reminded of Manchester City's big spending by the Middle Eastern consortium.

I'm so envious!
Many people commented on the Arsenal fan forum.

"Kroenke OUT!!! Finally, someone's come to our rescue! Saudi Arabia, buy them! Gaião! Kante! De Bruyne! Buy all of Bastia's core players! We're fed up with selling our captains every year just to finish fourth! We want the championship!"

"If this is true, is it dawn? Kroenke, get out! You absolutely must buy Gaio! This kid is exactly the attacking threat we need! Fast, can score goals, young! A perfect fit! Get Ulster to sell his shares too!"

"Kroenke, have you heard the fans' cries? Sell the team, grab the money, and get out of here! Don't stand in the way of Arsenal's revival! The new owner should buy Gaio? Absolutely! And buy a top-class center-back and a defensive midfielder! Money is no object!"

"Gaio? He's definitely strong! But if the new owner really buys him, can he adapt to the Premier League? What if he's another one who doesn't adapt well? But he's still better than the current attacking lineup! Kroenke, get out of here! Let the new owner give him a try!"

Not only fans, but Wenger himself was also "caught" by reporters and asked about these rumors.

Wenger gave a brief response.

"Regarding the rumors about the club's ownership, I am focused on the team's matches and training, I am not aware of the details, and it is not appropriate for me to comment."

"As for Jan Gaio, yes, I've been following him closely, and his performance at Stanford Bridge has been impressive! He has exceptional talent and enormous potential; he's only 18 and has a bright future ahead of him."

Every coach would love a player like that, wouldn't they?
Of course, it would be wonderful if he could wear an Arsenal jersey.

He would be a perfect fit for our style. Regardless of who owns the club, signing a player like Gaio would be a huge boost to the team.

However, the transfer market, especially the competition for top players, is always complex and involves many factors.

It's too early to say anything about this now.

"We Arsenal need to focus on the upcoming matches and securing Champions League qualification. As for transfers, we'll see what we can do in the market after the season ends."

For a time, news about Saudi Arabia's interest in acquiring Arsenal became a trending topic in England.

It even influenced trending topics in other European countries.

After all, this is Arsenal!

Although Arsenal has declined for various reasons, how dazzling they were at the beginning of the new century!

An unbeaten season, runner-up in the Champions League.

Wenger almost led Arsenal to the top of Europe.

Fans from other leagues were mostly talking about Middle Eastern oil capital getting involved in football.

Following Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, now Saudi Arabia is about to acquire Arsenal.

For a time, many fans who were dissatisfied with their team started selling their team.

Hopefully, an oil tycoon will take over.

Everyone hates money-driven football, but no one hates their favorite team being a money-driven football team.

on Monday.

Ahead of the second leg against Chelsea.

Bastia held its final fan open day of the season.

Two hundred fans were invited into the team's training camp to watch the team train, take photos, get autographs, and so on.

Local media were also invited.

There will be a Q&A session, which is a tradition for most teams.

At this crucial time of the season, Bastia also needs to show their fans their unwavering belief.

After watching the training session.

The players and staff gathered at the training ground, facing the fans face-to-face.

Fans asked Hagi Begic some questions.

Haji Begitch also responded.

The question that fans asked most often was about Gaio.

Gaio didn't keep them waiting long.

They took the initiative to step forward.

but,

Instead of using a question-and-answer format, he used an impromptu speech format.

Gaio stood at the edge of the training field, facing the fans and media. He made no excited gestures, but simply glanced calmly at the crowd, his voice steady and clear.

"Hello everyone."

"I know you have a lot of questions for me, but time is limited, so we won't answer them one by one. Let's just give a unified answer to the most important question."

This opening statement surprised the fans.

but,

This made them even more eager to see what Gaio would say.

"Recently, there seems to be a lot of discussion about me and the future. Some names have been mentioned, and some possibilities have been discussed. I know that this is all part of the football world."

He paused slightly, his eyes sincere: "But today, I want to talk to you about the present, about this place."

Gaio pointed to the ground.

"Corsica, Bastia, this is not just my club, it's my second home, the place where I truly grew from a boy into a man."

It was Coach Hagi Bejic who gave me the trust to stand here, and it was my teammates who walked with me from Ligue 2 to where I am today.

It is each and every one of you fans who, with your voices and passion, support us in every single game.

He gently patted the team badge on his chest: "This connection, this sense of belonging, is more important to me than anything else."

clap clap clap!
The lucky Bastia fans who won tickets to today's open day applauded excitedly.

This was definitely the right choice!

Gaio is talking about the issues that concern them most!

"Yes, my agent, who is also my father, has spoken with me. Many clubs want to acquire me in the summer. I understand the desires these clubs have expressed, and I am grateful for this recognition."

"but,
My feelings are now very clear.

My mind is not elsewhere, but right here in Bastia; my responsibility is not in the future, but right now, in this season.

We still have a long way to go.

In Ligue 1, with four games and a six-point lead, we need to be down-to-earth, fight for every game, and earn every point. The championship trophy is just ahead, but we need to reach for it ourselves.

We've reached the Europa League semi-finals.

This Thursday night, we will face Chelsea. The draw in the first leg and two away goals have given us an opportunity, but they are by no means a guarantee of advancement.

We need focus, we need unity, and we need to deliver our best performance.

Gaio spoke slowly and deliberately, each word carrying weight. The Bastia fans' eyes remained fixed on him.

"Last season, we won the Ligue 2 title and the French Cup together, and at the beginning of this season, we won the French Super Cup. These honors are chapters we wrote together."

And now, the chapter of this season is not yet finished.

The dream of winning the French Ligue 1 title and the desire to go further in the Europa League are still on the way.

I cannot, and will not, say goodbye at this moment.

At this point, Gaio turned to look at Bastia's teammates, as well as Chatham and the others.

He then continued speaking calmly and slowly.

"I promised to walk this path with my brothers, and I also promised to fight to the last moment for the team badge on my chest and for Corsica's hopes."

Therefore,
Do not worry.

I will not be disturbed by outside noise.

All my energy is focused on helping the team win every game from now on.

Win the Ligue 1 title.

Go further in the Europa League, all the way to the championship.

Let's finish this season we started together with the most perfect experience.

That's what I wanted to say.

Thank you all for your continued support.

So let's continue writing our story together.

Let's talk about other things once we reach the finish line.

After saying this, Gaio smiled at the fans and returned to the queue.

The fans responded with applause and cheers.

"Geo!!"

"Gaio, we believe in you!"

They never thought Gaio would stay in Bastia, but now that Gaio has replied, they feel very lucky and happy.

They are lucky to have a prodigy like Gaio.

Even though it was only a short season, everything they achieved was a peak moment that Bastia had never experienced in its 100-year history.

After Gaio finished speaking.

Chatham also went up and said a few words. Chatham actually wanted to say a lot, but he held back in this situation.

He wanted to save all his words for last.

Therefore,
He simply said that the team would do its best to ensure the players' logistical needs were met.

The open day ended amidst a great deal of noise.

Gaio and his teammates headed towards the cafeteria for lunch.

On the road.

De Bruyne asked him another question, "Are you really not going to Chelsea?"

Gaio looked at the longing in his eyes.

I decided to reveal some different information to him.

Gaião put his arm around De Bruyne's shoulder and whispered in his ear, "I can answer that question for you. I won't go to Chelsea. But if you ask me where I'm going, I can't answer that because I don't know either."

A hint of melancholy flashed in De Bruyne's eyes.

Gaio continued, "Have you heard from me, Kevin, that Chelsea is undergoing a lot of changes? Mourinho is coming back soon, and I don't think he'll like your type of midfielder. If you don't get a chance when you return to Chelsea, and if you want to leave, come find me."

Ok?
De Bruyne looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Gaio smiled again. "I told you, I don't know where I'll go, but I'll get the team to sign you. Trust me, unless you don't want to play with me."

"Really?" De Bruyne asked seriously.

Gaio nodded. "Really! I, Jan Gaio, am a gentleman; a word I keep is as good as gold!"

"Ok?"

"This is an ancient saying I read in a Chinese book; a gentleman is probably someone who keeps his word like a knight."

"Okay, then I'm a gentleman. If I really can't get playing time, I'll come to you."

"Ah."

The day.

The Bastia Daily News reported on the contents of this open day, with Gaio's response being the most important.

This sparked a frenzy in Bastia.

Fans are all talking about Gay.

They discussed how he stood up firmly at such a time to stabilize the team's morale.

This has further strengthened the Bastia fans' belief that they are determined to create something different this season!

On a Bastia fan forum, in a post previewing Chelsea's second leg match.

More and more information is being released about Gaio's speech.

among them.

An article titled "A Veteran Football Fan's Monologue" received the most likes.

"The wind at the Thessalian stadium, carrying the familiar scent of sea salt, blew across the stands and across my face, etched with the marks of the Corsican sun and sea breeze."

For twenty years, I have sat here, witnessing the turmoil of the French Federation of Trade Unions, the joys and sorrows of promotion and relegation, the rise and fall of heroes, and the flickering of hope.

Bastia, the team from this island, has resilience flowing in its veins, and is also imbued with a kind of fatalistic calmness—we are used to sailing through the storms, used to cheering for every small victory, used to holding our heads high in front of strong opponents, even if the outcome is already predetermined.

Until Jan Gaio appeared.

This child, like a lightning bolt tearing through the dark clouds, illuminated the scenery we had taken for granted.

He brought far more than just the Ligue 2 title, the glory of the French Cup, and the pride of the French Super Cup; he also brought more than just the earth-shattering double goal that silenced Stamford Bridge in the Europa League.

What he brought was a long-lost, almost forgotten possibility.

There is a possibility that a team like ours can stand in the center of the European stage and give arrogant giants a real scare.

He made the name Bastia no longer just a footnote on a map, but a breathtaking exclamation mark in the world of football!
Therefore, it would be a lie to say I wasn't worried when rumors of signings from football giants and oil-rich clubs were rampant.

I know all too well the power of money, and I understand all too well what the allure of a wealthy family means to a young genius.

I've seen too many shooting stars streak across the Corsican sky, only to disappear into the even brighter Milky Way.

But Gaio stood before me and the others, without flowery words or empty vows.

With his clear and determined eyes, and with his calm yet deeply affectionate words, he told us: 'My mind is not elsewhere, but right here, in Bastia; my responsibility is not in the future, but right now, in this season.'

He said our story isn't finished yet, and our dream for this season isn't over.

Every word struck my heart.

As a long-time football fan who has witnessed Bastia's rise and fall over the years, I am well aware of the cruelty of the football world.

Perhaps he could have chosen to leave last summer transfer window.

But he chose to stay, to stand shoulder to shoulder with us, to pour his talent, his passion, and his dreams into the blue jersey and into every inch of the grass in Cesare – that is enough!

I will not bind him with 'forever'.

I only cherish the present moment.

Cherish the desire in his eyes for the Ligue 1 title and his pursuit of even greater honors in the Europa League.

Cherish every lightning-fast breakthrough he makes, every game-winning goal he scores, and every heartfelt gesture he makes towards the team emblem.

So let those transfer rumors swirl in the fog of London.

In Corsica, in Bastia, I only trust this boy with clear eyes and a firm will!

We're really going to try and win the triple crown!

Triple Crown Winner!
French Super Cup, Ligue 1, UEFA Europa League.

This is definitely a goal that no Bastia fan could have imagined at the beginning of the season.

but now,
Under Gaio's leadership, they are gradually moving towards reality.

There were many replies to the post.

It's constantly being refreshed.

Everyone is wondering if, after last season's mini-double, they can bring home the Corsican, or even French, treble this season—an unprecedented achievement!

in fact,

The transfer of Gaio is not only a concern for fans, but also for Chatham.

When he was talking to Gaio, Gaio simply told him that the outcome would be clear by the end of the season.

Chatham nodded. "It's good that you understand. Once you've made a decision, let me know and we'll do our best to cooperate."

The two did not mention the transfer fee at all during their conversation.

But they all knew that the transfer fee wouldn't be low.

Amidst a flurry of news and commentary, time continues to pass.

The Champions League will first determine the finalists.

The second leg of the Champions League semi-final kicked off at the Bernabéu Stadium, with Real Madrid hosting Borussia Dortmund.

In the first 15 minutes of the first half, Real Madrid's forwards missed several scoring opportunities, and Dortmund's Götze was forced off injured.

从下半时第82分钟开始，皇马在7分钟内由本泽马和拉莫斯连进2球，皇马最终2-0战胜多特蒙德，但因为总比分3-4告负被淘汰，多特蒙德时隔16年后晋级决赛。

the other side.

Both Bastia and Chelsea held pre-match press conferences.

Hagi Bejic appeared cautious, "We know our position and our strengths. In the first leg at Stamford Bridge, the lads showed extraordinary courage and discipline, bringing back a valuable draw and two away goals."

This laid a solid foundation for us.

Back at the Stadio de la Cerro ...

Chelsea is a formidable opponent, but we are not afraid.

There's only one goal: to advance to the finals, for Corsica, for this great season!

Benitez, perhaps because he was going to leave anyway this season, seemed to be putting on a show.

"The situation is clear and very serious."

We must win to advance; there is no turning back.

The result of the first leg was disappointing, especially considering the home draw and the two goals conceded.

Bastia did very well, and Gaio was especially outstanding.

But this is a 180-minute game, and now it's our turn to respond. We have the ability to win away from home, the players know what to do, and we will give our all to bring home the victory.

For now, news about the Bastia vs. Chelsea match is only attracting the attention of fans of both teams.

More fans are focused on the other Champions League semi-final.

Barcelona will host Bayern Munich.

Before the match, Pique confidently stated, "Only Barcelona can come back from a four-goal deficit."

however,
Two hours after the match began that evening, everyone at Barcelona fell silent.

巴塞罗那主场0∶3遭拜仁慕尼黑双杀，加上首回合的0∶4，巴萨耻辱性地以总分0∶7遭淘汰。

Bayern Munich showed no sportsmanship by giving them a 7-Up!

Messi did not play in this match; he remained on the bench throughout this crucial game.

In the second half, after Bayern scored, Messi put on a down jacket to keep warm, showing no signs of warming up before coming on.

Head coach Vilanova explained that Messi was injured and he wouldn't take any risks, adding, "If Barcelona sees a chance to advance, they will let him play for a few minutes in the final moments."

If there's no hope, then naturally I won't go for it.

finally.

The Champions League final turned into an all-Germany affair.

Retired coach Jupp Heynckes has decided to retire from Bayern Munich. Back in January, Bayern announced on its official website that former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola would officially take over as head coach starting next season, with the two sides signing a three-year contract. Current Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes will leave at the end of this season.

Unexpectedly, the veteran coach achieved an incredibly brilliant record in his last season, winning the Bundesliga title six rounds early and defeating Barcelona 7-0 in the Champions League to advance to the final.

Bayern Munich's opponent in the Champions League final is the very familiar Borussia Dortmund, which greatly increases their chances of winning the title.

With such results, will the veteran coach regret choosing to retire?
Bayern Munich has reached the Champions League final for the third time in four years. Although they failed to win the title the previous two times, they will likely be more cautious and work harder this year, having learned from their previous experiences.

No matter how,

This season's Champions League has ushered in a new era for the Bundesliga.

Previously, La Liga, Serie A, and Premier League teams had achieved similar successes in 2000, 2003, and 2008.

Since Bayern Munich lifted the Champions League trophy in 2001, a German team has once again stood atop Europe after 12 years.

This also offers a glimpse into the future potential of German football, which may be reflected in next year's World Cup in Brazil.

After the two giants of La Liga were beaten into becoming the two bears of La Liga.

The Europa League semi-finals are about to kick off simultaneously.

The Fenerbahce and Benfica matches in these two groups have indeed received less attention.

Neither team is a member of one of the top five European leagues.

Almost no one else was paying attention except for the fans of both teams, while Bastia and Chelsea received little attention.

The stock price also surged due to rumors of Saudi Arabia's acquisition of Arsenal and its competition with Chelsea for Gaião.

Time flies.

The next day.

in the afternoon.

The Stadio de la Cesare, the heart of Bastia.

Before nightfall, it had already transformed into a boiling, active volcano.

The last rays of the setting sun had not yet completely faded, but the area around the stadium was already engulfed by a surging crowd of blue-clad people.

The flags of Bastia fluttered in the wind.

The air was filled with the scent of sea salt, the smoky aroma of grilled sausages, and the almost tangible, fervent emotions of the fans—a mixture of anticipation, pride, and determination.

At the entrance to the stadium stands a giant portrait of Jan Gaio, pointing to the team emblem with a determined gaze, below which are the words: "Jan Gaio: Our Heart, Our King!"

The fans, dressed in blue jerseys and with face paint on, were already singing loudly.

Thousands of people sang in unison, their voices crashing against the stadium walls like a tsunami.

Riot police are on high alert.

They know their compatriots too well and are afraid that the Bastia fans might get carried away and "mingle" with the Chelsea fans.

Yes, in a physical sense, they became one.

Reporters weaved through the frenzied crowd, trying to capture the suffocating atmosphere.

Occasionally, the chants of Chelsea fans could be heard, but they were instantly drowned out by louder chants and slogans.

The shouts of "Gayo! Gayo!" were unified and resounded with an almost religious devotion, echoing in every corner of the stadium.

The atmosphere at the scene went wild with the arrival of the Bastia bus.

"Geo!"

"Fight, Bastia!!"

The originally crowded street was spontaneously cleared by fans who created a separate lane.

The die-hard fans shouted and waved their jerseys and scarves.

They were also holding up various slogan banners and giant Gaio billboards.

Inside the bus,

The Bastia players looked serious as they saw the "blue ocean" formed by the Bastia fans.

Even a jovial person like Lukaku couldn't help but take a deep breath and calm himself down.

Gaio looked out the window.

The fighting spirit in his eyes gradually rose.

If he wants to bring a European title back to Bastia, he wants to achieve a treble.

We must get past Chelsea!

The bus drove into the stadium.

Contest,

It's getting closer and closer!!
(End of this chapter)