Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 237 Puma Advertisement! Arsenal vs. Leicester City Again, Agile Figure on the Left Wing!
After finishing the match against Bournemouth, Qin Ming and Delevingne arrived at Puma's filming location in London to prepare for the new season's advertising campaign.

In its pursuit of Adidas and Nike, Puma once forgot its original aspirations.

Similar to Qin Ming from a while ago.

They gradually lost themselves, but now they understand that they still need to make a choice.

Is the goal to create a fashion brand packaged with a sports concept, or to focus solely on the sports brand itself?

Nothing is possible!

This was their old slogan, which is very similar to Adidas's slogan.

Impossible is nothing!

Puma has now changed its brand statement.

Always be yourself!

Always stay true to yourself.

This is the most precious thing they got from Qin Ming.

They must stay true to their original aspirations and strive to be an excellent sports brand.
The lights were dim, and the court was uneven, yet people still came and went.

This is a scene captured on camera.

kick off!
Arsenal's number 10 dribbles the ball, evades several defenders, and unleashes a curling shot from the left side of the penalty area!
Goal!

Scored twice!

hat trick!

truce?

Let's wait until dawn!

Under the lights, he demonstrated the meaning of sports.

It delivers a powerful punch to a monotonous life.

"In this colorful world, who can play with dazzling brilliance, who can master all sorts of skills? Only the playful spirit in your heart can guide you to a paradise where play reigns supreme!"

Puma added this line at the end of the film.

"Today's ad was quite interesting." Qin Ming picked up his coffee and took a sip.

He felt that after Puma focused on its sports brand, its advertising became much more meaningful than before, rather than simply piling up materials.

And the new products released today.

King Top Dassler
It has nothing to do with his nickname, but is a tribute to Rudolf Dassler, one of the founders of the Puma brand.

This is a shoe that is nearly 40 years old.

Of course, the meeting of the former King and the current King across time and space makes this everyday shoe even more story-filled.

"Hello."

Julian Edelman, a burly man with a full beard, approached and spoke.

"Hello." Qin Ming knew the other person was a rugby player who had long played for the New England Patriots and was a wide receiver.

What interests him most is that Edelman is only 175cm tall, yet he possesses explosive power and flexibility that surpasses many professional players.

"Rugby and football are indeed different. With your height and weight of 89kg, you could probably knock me over in one go."

Qin Ming smiled after getting to know Edelman.

"Rugby requires a high level of physical contact," Edelman said politely.

Although he is a professional American football player, he is no match for Qin Ming in the global sports world. His number of followers on social media platforms is almost double that of Qin Ming.

“My sports medicine doctor can recommend to you that they designed explosive power training that allows me to jump 43 inches from a standing position.”

Edelman continued.

"Impressive, many NBA players can't compare to you, right?" Qin Ming clicked his tongue.

A standing jump height of nearly 110cm is almost impossible in the sports world.

He recalled that Ronaldo's vertical jump height was 101cm about three years ago. If that figure is considered average, then when converted to the height of his head hitting the ball, it would be a full 2.56 meters.

He's taller than LeBron James.

Edelman's ability to reach 110cm is truly remarkable, showcasing his incredible physical prowess.

Rihanna had already left long ago; in the sports world, apart from LeBron James, no one could make her waste time.

This infuriated Durant.

Of course, part of the reason lies with Qin Ming. The amount of importance Puma placed on Qin Ming made Rihanna feel uncomfortable.

Her popularity continues to rise. She recently performed on the same stage as Drake at the BRIT Awards, and her album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the US last month with 16.6 copies sold in the country.

In Puma's eyes, he was still far inferior to Qin Ming.

She felt she needed to talk to James to relieve the unspeakable distress in her heart.

"Looks like you really upset her." Delevingne raised an eyebrow.

Why bother with her?

Qin Ming shrugged, not caring.

This world is very realistic. No matter how much influence you have, if you can't convert it into profit, then it's meaningless.

Putting aside everything else, the majority of his global fans are male, and men's spending power on sports brands far surpasses that of Rihanna's fans.

Is it strange that Puma is giving itself better treatment?

Towards the end of the advertisement shoot, Qin Ming even partnered with Usain Bolt to run a 100-meter relay.

I have to say, they really do run fast.

After the Puma commercial interlude.

2 month 14 day.

The 26th round of the Premier League has begun.

Emirates Stadium.

"We are now broadcasting live to you."

Arsenal host Leicester City!

"Arsenal's starting lineup hasn't changed much. After Gustavo was suspended due to a red card, Coquelin returned to behind Qin Ming, partnering with Ramsey in the double pivot midfield!"

"Leicester City will be using a 4-4-2 formation, with Vardy and Shinji Okazaki as their two strikers!"

"Albrighton, Kanté, Drinkwater, and Mahrez form the midfield, with Fuchs, Huth, Morgan, and Simpson lined up in the middle!"

"The match has begun!"

"In home games, Arsenal have a record of 8 wins and 1 draw in 9 matches, remaining unbeaten against Leicester City!"

"Let's see how well they play today!"

Zhan Jun explained.
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[A clash between the Premier League's top and third-placed teams!]
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Leicester City have been performing well lately, and Vardy is a late bloomer.
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[Kante, Mahrez, and a few others have improved rapidly; it feels like they'll be poached by the Big Six next season.]
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[The professor looks nice in his clothes today, any guys want to share a link?]
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[It's available at the Tmall flagship store.]

The match at the Emirates Stadium has begun.

Leicester City captain Morgan won the coin toss and chose to kick off.

Ranieri didn't take Leicester City's loss to Arsenal too seriously, after all, they were a newly promoted team, and his initial goal was simply to avoid relegation and improve their ranking as much as possible.

But as he kicked, he realized something was wrong.

Why is it so strong?
Vardy scored in ten consecutive games, Kante became a vast expanse of midfield, and Mahrez's breakthroughs became increasingly sharp.

These improvements in individual skills have made the entire team stand out.

Now, their goal has changed from avoiding relegation to qualifying for the Champions League.

Of course, Ranieri occasionally thought about the Premier League title late at night.

But he also knew that to win the championship, he had to get past Arsenal and narrow the gap between the two teams.

"Spring is just around the corner. Give them a defeat, disrupt their rhythm, and then we'll have a chance."

Ranieri murmured softly.

On the pitch, Mahrez put a lot of pressure on Monreal with the ball, and Okazaki Shinji's diagonal run behind him caught everyone off guard.

Snap! The ball was passed directly from Mahrez to Shinji Okazaki.

The latter took a half-step with the ball and immediately crossed it to the near post.

"Vardy! He shoots before Koscielny can get there, but unfortunately it hits the side netting!"

"This player's story is inspiring; he's aiming for his 11th consecutive goal!"

"I wonder if he'll get what he wants today?"

Zhan Jun was reminded of the movie "Goal!", where Vardy also argued with his parents, moved out, and became self-reliant, even working 12-hour shifts, yet still managing to attend training every day.

Leicester City's attack ignited the away stands.

"Let's teach them a lesson!" Giroud was very excited today.

Qin Ming made a few hand gestures to his teammates. The tactic against Leicester City was simple: use Danny Simpson as the point of attack. In the last match, this England full-back had shown some reckless defending.

Arsenal's counterattack came quickly.

After Ramsey and Kirkland nearly lost possession to Kanté despite their one-two, Ramsey became less willing to risk playing with fire in the midfield and defense.

Snap! He passed the ball diagonally to Cazorla, who dribbled past Drinkwater and then passed it to the left wing.

"He's pretty quick to pounce." Qin Ming hadn't even received the ball when he saw Simpson rushing towards him.

But he was not panicked at all.

He lightly touched the ball with his right foot at a high frequency, causing a sudden shift in his center of gravity.

It relies solely on explosive power, without any feints.

Simpson was still wondering what Qin Ming would do when he suddenly stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

"Qin Ming puts too much pressure on his opponents!"

"However, Leicester City were prepared today, having their captain Morgan play right center-back and drifting towards the wing in advance!"

"Should we continue?"

No, Qin Ming knew that Morgan was different from Simpson, and Cazorla was in a very good position.

Snapped!
He chose NO LOOK PASS.

The ball was passed to Cazorla's feet, and amidst the cheers of the Arsenal players, Cazorla met it with a flick.

Giroud!

The French striker found himself in open space on the left side of the penalty area and unleashed a powerful volley!
The shot was too straight and was saved by Schmeichel.

"This..." Qin Ming couldn't help but rub his forehead.

It's harder to miss that shot than to score it.

It can only be said that the shot was aimed at the goalkeeper; otherwise, it would have likely gone in from any angle.

"Mine! Mine!"

Giroud said sullenly.

He has scored 12 goals so far in the league, which is much better than last season, but he has also missed many excellent opportunities.

Ranked second in the Premier League with 11 appearances.

Who is number one?

Sterling.

You are truly a being who is both a god and a demon.

"Keep it up, Olivier!" Qin Ming encouraged Giroud.

With the European Championship this year, Giroud will have to compete with Benzema if he wants to join the national team, but Real Madrid has been performing very well recently, and Giroud's stats are also impressive.

"Don't worry!" Giru nodded vigorously.

After Qin Ming finished speaking, he called on his teammates to take a corner kick, but this time his half-high pass was headed away by Leicester City's White Whirlwind Huth.

Leicester City are looking to launch a quick counter-attack!
Ranieri's tactics are primarily defensive, with counter-attacks utilizing players like Vardy and Mahrez to quickly advance the attack.

Simultaneously.

Shinji Okazaki roams the frontcourt, creating space and assisting his teammates.

Snap! The ball was sent out of Albrighton by Kante, and the Englishman's accurate long pass with his left foot found Mahrez making a run forward on the other side.

"Side him around!" Qin Ming shouted to Monreal.

Since Arsenal plays with two defensive midfielders, he needs to frequently participate in defense when facing strong opponents.

Upon hearing this, Monreal quickly moved closer.

Mahrez is also a typical example of someone with a naturally weak foot; his left foot is as agile as Di Maria's, but his right foot is noticeably less adept at controlling the ball.

Therefore, his breakthrough method is basically to cut inside.

"As expected!" Seeing Mahrez flick the ball with his left foot and Monreal get past him, Qin Ming suddenly accelerated forward.

Bang! A dull thud of muscles colliding rang out, and Mahrez stumbled.

When he looked down, the football was gone; Qin Ming had already snatched it away.

"Arsenal's defense was very targeted!"

"Qin Ming makes a rapid advance with the ball!"

"Still Simpson, one-on-one!"

Qin Ming stepped over the ball with both feet in succession, using a bicycle kick to connect with the cow's tail, and then stopped abruptly again after starting.

Her graceful figure embodies an indescribable agility and elegance.

For Arsenal fans, this is a visual feast.

But Leicester City fans were on tenterhooks.

Simpson was completely disoriented by the deception, and after trying his best to catch up, his attempt to steal the ball was once again seen through by Qin Ming.

"Deduct again!"

Qin Ming touched the ball faster, avoiding Simpson's foot, and delivered a cross from the wing.

Giroud has been keeping a close eye on the situation.

Seeing the ball being passed to him, he took two running steps and jumped high into the air.

Huh?
The next second, he realized that the pass was too high, and even with Ronaldo's physique, he couldn't reach the ball at all.

"It wasn't passed to you!" Qin Ming's gaze passed over Giroud and looked at Sanchez in the distance.

On the right side of the penalty area, a gap appeared because Morgan and Huth were drawn to Giroud.

Chilean player accelerates at full speed, stops the ball, and immediately takes a shot.

Near angle!

"Arsenal scored in the 27th minute!"

"This is a connection between two Ballon d'Or finalists!"

"Even the in-form Leicester City can't stop them!"

"Let's take a look at the replay of Qin Ming's breakthrough on the wing. His agile and swift movements are like an elegant dance, leaving the opponent only able to watch the ball with a sigh!"

Zhan Jun exclaimed, "He has become the nightmare of Premier League full-backs!"

The roar of tens of thousands of fans at the scene swept through every corner.

Qin Ming and Sanchez high-fived in celebration.

Giroud's smile was a bit awkward; he thought Qin Ming had made a mistake passing the ball, but it turned out to be a pass to Sanchez.

"I think Leicester City's number 17 is already dizzy."

Monreal had been subjected to this kind of treatment by Qin Ming many times during his daily training sessions, so he could understand Simpson's feelings very well.

It was a powerful, suffocating sense of powerlessness.

"Continue to use him as a breakthrough point." Qin Ming also got the hang of it.

Courtside.

Wenger also raised his hands to celebrate this crucial goal.

Leicester City want to beat them and close the gap.

They naturally want to widen the gap to avoid being caught up by Leicester City when they are competing on multiple fronts later.

"Well done!" Wenger has been under a lot of pressure lately.

Because he is not only the head coach, but also has other jobs. In preparation for the winter transfer window, he had to work long hours every day due to the continuous rotation of players.

Not to mention the club's other trivial matters.

"If we can beat Leicester City today, this month will be much easier," Pat Rice said with a sigh of relief.

The coach's bench next door.

Ranieri also wore a down jacket over a suit, but his physique was rather round, so he couldn't pull off Wenger's refined elegance.

At that moment, the tinker was frowning and staring intently at Simpson.

Arsenal's right-back is their weak point, while their left winger is their explosive point.

This back-and-forth has led to the current passive situation.

Moreover, it is foreseeable that the situation will only get worse.

He hesitated for a moment but still chose to switch positions between Kanté and Drinkwater.

The gap in capabilities can only be bridged by increasing numbers.

(End of this chapter)