Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 262 Qin Ming graces the cover of Time magazine! Facing Wenger's nemesis Allardyce! Ties the record.
After the English Premier League match concluded on April 21.

April is more than halfway over, and the fashionable city of London has become much more football-oriented.

The latest issue of Time magazine featured Qin Ming's photo on its cover.

As we all know, various rich lists can reflect a person's net worth, and there are also many events and symbols that demonstrate their influence.

One of the most representative achievements is being able to appear on the cover of Time magazine.

Being able to grace the cover of this globally renowned magazine signifies that, in addition to their extensive influence within their own field, their appeal and charisma worldwide have reached a very high level.

This is how Time magazine described Qin Ming.

"Qin Ming, a player from China, is the future of football. In less than two years, he has been propelled onto the international stage with his superb skills and unique style."

"For Chinese fans, he is not just a football player, but also the embodiment of a rising fairy tale in society."

"His arrival has changed a lot for Arsenal. Wenger's football has become more beautiful, and they have achieved good results, making a run for the Champions League and the Premier League."

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In fact, when it comes to the prestige of Time magazine, very few football players have graced its cover so far: Messi in 2012, Balotelli in 2012, and Neymar in 2013.

Drogba has also appeared on the cover before, but only with other people.

Messi's cover slogan is "KING LEO".

Balotelli's cover slogan was "The Meaning Of Mario," but the headline inside made many people laugh.

Why Always Me!

A classic quote was once written by Balotelli inside his shirt and displayed to the entire stadium after scoring a goal.

Neymar's cover slogan is: The Next Pele!

The next Pelé.

At that time, Neymar was rising to prominence in the Brazilian league with a strong performance and even won the Puskás Award.

In terms of experience and style, Qin Ming is similar to Neymar.

Therefore, the two are often compared.

This is why Neymar seemed a bit anxious in the Champions League quarter-final.

He wanted to prove himself.

Qin Ming received the latest issue of the newspaper and glanced at the words written on the cover.

The Leaders Of Next Generation!

"The leader of the next era?" Qin Ming smiled and didn't pay any attention, turning the page and continuing to read.

The content wasn't anything special, and it wasn't even as entertaining as what The Sun wrote.

"Qin, let me see, Cristiano didn't even go up there, I didn't expect you to get there first!"

Cazorla's eyes were overflowing with envy.

"Oh, it was Pelé who wrote your assessment. He said he was considered the best player of the younger generation, especially for his fun-loving football skills, his playful attitude towards the game, and his fighting spirit that moved me. He reminded me of Ronaldinho; they were both very creative."

Cazorla muttered it aloud.

Qin Ming felt a little embarrassed, similar to the feeling of having his essay read aloud by the teacher when he was a child.

"I wonder if you, Qin, will become the Person of the Year."

As soon as Arteta finished speaking, Qin Ming waved his hands repeatedly.

The difference between the cover and the prominent figures can only be described in four words: worlds apart.

Although the selection of influential figures can be made by men, women, couples, groups of people, regions, machines, or even ideas.

But most importantly, for better or worse, it was the most influential event of the past year.

Who were the people who were selected in the past?

They are mostly political figures, for example
He is not qualified to be selected.

After all, football is just a sport, and it has no comparison with peace, development, or anything like that.

He himself is well aware of it.

And to be honest, the influence of soccer in the United States is much lower than one might imagine.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been 2012 before a football player appeared on the cover; Maradona, Pelé, and others hadn't done so before.

"Haha, just kidding, don't take it seriously!"

Ta Zi chuckled.

After a brief hiatus, the Premier League resumed.

4 month 24 day.

Qin Ming and his teammates arrived in Sunderland, in the northeast of England, at the Stadium of Light on the banks of the River Welsh.

Their opponents, Sunderland, have a rather illustrious history.

They won the English top-flight league title six times, but the most recent one was in 1936.

However, they remain the last team to date to win the English league title while wearing the stripes.

After the match started, Sunderland played aggressively, clearly aiming to defend and force a draw against Arsenal.

Even a single point counts.

With little time left in the league, they are still not far from the relegation zone.

Fight for every point!

The camera focused on Allardyce on the sidelines, nicknamed "Uncle Sam," who is also a well-known Premier League relegation expert.

Another point.

He has extensive connections in English football.

If you say that some matches are devoid of human relationships, fans probably wouldn't believe it.

It's common to occasionally give a few points to a good friend.

In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich often does this kind of thing, showing support to their younger brother Bochum.

There are many more examples like this.

For example, in the 1999-00 season, before the final round of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich sent Unterhaching a large amount of sausages, beer and pork knuckles.

The meaning couldn't be clearer.

Then, Unterhaching put all his strength into it and beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0. Keep in mind that Leverkusen had star players like Kirsten, Ballack, Ze Roberto, Paul Linke, Robert Kovac, and Neuville at the time.

Ballack, the perennial runner-up, even scored an own goal.

The camera pans to the sidelines, where Allardyce and Wenger have a history of feuds.

Twenty years ago, Allardyce took charge of Bolton. He first spent two seasons promoting the team to the Premier League, and then transformed this small team with limited financial resources into a strong team in the upper-middle tier of the Premier League by recruiting aging overseas veterans.

Allardyce's outstanding achievements made him a household name in English football.

But in the Premier League of that era, there were two managers who always outshone him.

Allardyce's attitude towards the two men was completely different.

Although Manchester United and Bolton are bitter rivals, he has a very good relationship with Ferguson.

On the other hand, Allardyce described Wenger in his autobiography as: very self-centered and extremely arrogant.

During that period, he often had Bolton play an attacking game against Arsenal.

The result was quite good; Bolton only lost one game.

"Tell me a ghost story!"

"Sam's team is going to avoid relegation! He's been coaching for so many years and has never led a team to relegation!"

"Look how solid our defense is, Arsenal can't get through at all!"

Wade Davis, the commentator at the Stadium of Light, was very passionate.

They only managed a paltry three points in their first eight games this season. But then Uncle Sam arrived.

We are now in 17th place.

"Slower!"

Qin Ming pressed his hands down, signaling his teammates to calm down.

Sunderland's defense is simple: just pack up the numbers in their own half, a strategy known in technical terms as "parking the bus".

You can't rush things at times like this.

Otherwise, if the opponent loses possession, they may launch a quick counter-attack.

Arsenal players slowed down upon seeing this; after so many tough matches, they were no longer the same as before.

People can see a composure in them that is different from the past.

Qin Ming further utilized his personal abilities to seek opportunities for single-point breakthroughs.

The ball was constantly being passed and moved around by the Arsenal players.

On the sidelines, Allardyce was explaining to his assistant coach how he had once blew Wenger away.

"When I was managing Bolton, I really enjoyed beating Arsenal; it felt better than beating any other team."

"And we did it, so Wenger hates us."

"I remember once at Highbury, we drew with Arsenal, and Wenger didn't shake my hand. He took off his tie and threw it hard on the ground."

"Haha! Wenger seems more domineering than usual at this moment. By the way, he's not the kind of person who invites you for coffee after a match."

Allardyce glanced sideways at the person next door, but couldn't detect any anxiety on their face.

He was a little annoyed.

"The more I could wind him up, the more I liked it!"

The more I hurt Wenger, the happier I will be!

Allardyce said another thing.

When he noticed Wenger's expression change, he thought Wenger had finally lost his composure.

Unexpectedly, gasps of surprise came from the stands above.

After dribbling past several players on the wing, Qin Ming quickly broke into the penalty area, where he was surrounded by multiple opponents.

One, two, four in total.

A complete blockade from all directions.

Seeing that there was little chance, Qin Ming suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Try a surprise attack.

He was hesitant to challenge him because the two defenders in front of him were wary of his ability to break through in tight spaces.

Bang! Qin Ming subtly raised his foot and forcefully stomped on the soccer ball.

The football slipped through the gap between the two players, was caught by the goalkeeper who had fallen to the ground in a panic, and then deflected into the goal.

0-1! ! !

"In the 65th minute of the match, Arsenal finally scored!"

"The 'terrible losers' that Allardyce is talking about are going to send them to the relegation zone!"

"Qin! Look at that imaginative shot! It turned the two players in front of him into traffic cones on the roadside, no different from decorations!"

Paul Dutton gesticulated wildly and roared.

In another broadcast studio, Zhan Jun focused on a different aspect.

"34 goals! Qin Ming has equaled the records of Alan Shearer and Andy Cole! He is just one step away from making history!"

You can always trust him!

Zhan Jun said this.

At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland fans watched Qin Ming twisting his body and felt that it was already dark at three in the afternoon.

Neighboring Newcastle United held Liverpool to a strong 2-2 draw yesterday.

If they lose to Arsenal, they will be one point behind Newcastle. Then look at their remaining schedule: Stoke City, Chelsea, and Watford.

It feels like we're going to be relegated!

"Is Uncle Sam's record about to be broken?" Arsenal fans taunted from the away stands.

Qin Ming grinned when he heard this. Sure enough, grudge matches were more interesting. He felt quite satisfied watching the Sunderland fans break down.

And even after holding on for more than 60 minutes, they still couldn't hold onto the score.

How frustrating must that be?

“I never expected you to shoot,” Sanchez said as he ran over.

"I just tried it out, and who knew I'd make it in."

Qin Ming was very Versailles.

The camera then focused on the sidelines of the field again, thoughtfully splitting the shot into two separate views.

On the left, Allardyce's face was flushed, almost as red as Sir Alex Ferguson's. He stood up and kicked over the water tank, which contained the players' sports drinks.

Wenger on the right clapped lightly, a broad smile on his face.

Pat Rice chuckled to himself, recalling Allardyce's autobiography where he said he enjoyed provoking Wenger, and the more times he did it, the happier he was.

Now he himself is in a fit of rage, which is outrageous.

“They might be relegated this year,” Pat Rice said with a smug grin.

Wenger shrugged without refuting, believing that Sunderland, given their level of play, had a good chance of avoiding relegation if they fought hard in the last three rounds.

When you're down on your luck, even drinking cold water can cause you to choke.

I wonder if Allardyce will do the same.

The game has resumed.

Arsenal when they're in the lead are terrifying; they keep controlling possession and forcing you to press forward.

Not going to rob us?

If we're not going to fight over it, then so be it.

Anyway, they're in the lead, and they'd love for Sunderland not to press and to finish the game comfortably.

This also saves energy.

"One nil to the Arsenal sang the Gooners!"

Thousands of Arsenal fans even sang the team song at the top of their lungs.

This lyric is quite interesting.

Arsenal are down 1-0!
They used to be ridiculed for this a lot, but now they can treat it as a meme.

"Allardyce wanted to use his old tricks, to beat Arsenal with physicality and fouls, but the Gunners are no longer afraid!"

"Sunderland should just stick to the Championship!"

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When the final whistle blew, the Stadium of Light was no longer lit.

The electronic scoreboard showed 0-1, and the score remained until the end of the match, with Arsenal winning the game.

Manchester City beat Stoke City 4-0 in the title race, while Leicester City also defeated Swansea City 4-0.

None of the three teams suffered an upset in their matches against lower-ranked teams in the league.

Dongqiudi: Qin Ming's Premier League journey has three rounds left: Norwich, Manchester City, and Aston Villa. Even if they win one, draw one, or lose one, they will still win the final championship. In addition, the FA Cup semi-final will be held in two days, with Arsenal facing Crystal Palace again.
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Is Allardyce still so arrogant? He used to publicly criticize them, but now he's finally back to his old ways.
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Coaches who had a good relationship with Ferguson generally had a poor relationship with Wenger.
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[The Premier League landscape has changed quite a bit this year. Arsenal, Leicester City, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton, and Manchester United – only four of the Premier League's "Big Six" remain in the top six.]
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[Van Gaal is highly likely to be sacked at the end of the season; Manchester United should prepare to spend big money on acquisitions.]
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I predict Leicester City will be completely dismantled. Several players have performed well, and the manager shouldn't forget to poach some players.
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That black guy who said "fuck you" instead of "thank you" was pretty good.
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The FA Cup is about to begin.
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[I hope the professor doesn't lose sight of the bigger picture. The Champions League semi-finals are just two days after the FA Cup. Even if they don't advance, they shouldn't focus all their efforts on the FA Cup, otherwise it will affect the league.]
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I heard they're planning a complete rotation, putting substitutes and youth team players on the field; if they can win, great; if not, oh well.
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(End of this chapter)