Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 302: Advancing to the League Cup Final! "Running for Football" Documentary! New Talent in February!
Old Trafford.

On the opposite side of the stands, Sir Alex Ferguson silently rose and left the stadium where he had poured countless efforts into it, but which had become a place of sorrow after his departure.

The Manchester United fans around him stared blankly, still reeling from the harsh reality.

They have no hope in the league. Although the EFL Cup is not very prestigious, they defeated Arsenal in the first leg but lost decisively in the second leg.

I still feel sad.

Moreover, what they found most unacceptable was the disparity in performance; they were clearly the ones who were riding high compared to Arsenal before.

Now, however, they can only look up to the other party.

On the pitch, Qin Ming took the down jacket and put it on. Manchester was colder than London, perhaps because it was near the sea.

He shivered after resting for only a few minutes.

"See? I told you there would be no pressure to beat Manchester United. If they could play like they did in the first leg every game, they wouldn't be in 8th place in the league."

Another goal scorer, Morata, walked over and said.

"We'll know who will be in the final by watching tomorrow's match. Southampton and Liverpool drew in the first leg."

Pat Rice thinks further ahead.

"Defend the title!" Qin Ming clenched his fist. He didn't care who the opponent was. After winning against Manchester United today, he could feel that the team's morale was significantly stronger than at the beginning of the month.

It's comparable to their fearless spirit at the beginning of the season.

What is a kingly army?
It was through countless victories and defeats that he developed an indomitable spirit and an extreme desire for victory.

Shortly after, Sir Alex Ferguson came down from the stands and appeared at the entrance to the passageway.

Congratulations on advancing to the finals.

Ferguson and Wenger were practically at odds during their tenures as managers, but now that one of them has left the pitch, they seem to get along much better.

"Manchester United has created a lot of problems for us."

Wenger smiled modestly, then looked at Qin Ming and said, "Fortunately, we have people who can solve this problem."

"Qin, right? We've been following you since your time in Wolfsburg. We heard you're a Manchester United fan?"

Ferguson turned to greet him.

As Qin Ming's international popularity continues to rise, his status as a Manchester United fan can no longer be hidden, after all, those reporters are like Sherlock Holmes.

This is a real shame for Manchester United fans.

If they had been willing to spend a little more during the summer transfer window of 2015, they might have been able to sign Qin Ming.

Isn't he better than Martial?
"Sir Ferguson, hello." Qin Ming nodded politely.

After all, he was a top coach in English football, and even European football, so he naturally held him in high regard.

“We can talk about it sometime. I think you'd be quite interested in Manchester United over the past few decades, right?”

Ignoring Wenger's murderous glare, Ferguson raised his small hoe.

There was no way around it; he was just too envious of Qin Ming, a player whose influence was growing daily and who still had at least 10 years of peak potential. He was a fatal attraction for any team.

If Manchester United wants to truly rise again, in addition to Mourinho as coach, they also need a key figure.

Ibrahimovic could barely qualify, but he's just too old.

As for Pogba, Ferguson has never been a fan of him, and he hasn't changed his mind until now.

A childish player will eventually lose himself.

"No, no, no, he's more interested in Arsenal now, and your old stories are outdated."

Wenger stepped forward.

If he can be poached by Ferguson to his face, what's the point of him being a coach?
Hearing the increasingly heated exchange between the two, Qin Ming gave his teammate a wink and quickly slipped back to the locker room.

"Qin, you're quite popular, you absolutely can't leave! I came here specifically for you!"

Morata was still a little nervous.

Being a mere accessory feels amazing; he doesn't want to be without a powerful backer.

"Didn't you say you've dreamed of playing for Arsenal since you were a child?"

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow with a half-smile.

"These are two separate things!"

Morata retorted confidently, "Besides, I watched your interview. You said you dreamed of joining Wolfsburg, but the following year you ended up at Arsenal!"

Both of them were big dreamers.

"Didn't you see the news circulating online? I was wearing an Arsenal jersey when I was 8 years old."

Qin Ming was very dissatisfied.

A while ago, CCTV produced a documentary called "Running for Football," and the first episode told his story of childhood.

I also conducted an exclusive interview with Qin Zhihong and his wife, Tian Man.

Many of his childhood photos came from this, instantly sparking heated discussions on the internet.

"I saw it too, your jersey is a knock-off, the letters on the chest are all wrong!"

Morata tilted his head back.

"Alvaro, our club says it's the real deal, it's just printed wrong."

Cazorla chuckled and leaned closer, "See? As long as you're strong enough, someone will defend you."

"Alright, stop discussing those pointless things and come take a look at this news."

Cech held up his phone and greeted everyone.

Qin Ming peeked over and saw that Barcelona had suffered a shock defeat in the Copa del Rey, losing 1-2 to Athletic Bilbao, putting Enrique's job in jeopardy.

"This doesn't really concern us, does it?"

Qin Ming asked curiously.

"Maybe we'll run into Barcelona in the Champions League this year."

Cech turned off his phone.

"We just played last year, so the chances are slim this time. I think we're more likely to face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals!"

Morata patted his chest confidently.

"Why think that far ahead? Let's beat Dortmund first; they're pretty strong right now."

Qin Ming is more accustomed to focusing on the present.

Moreover, after his experience with Manchester United, he knew that cup competitions are highly unpredictable, and that their strong squad did not guarantee a win.

We should still maintain a humble attitude.

Dongqiudi: In the two-legged EFL Cup semi-final, Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-1 to advance to the final, with Qin Ming showcasing his talent with a goal and an assist!
Pengcheng Youth Daily: The first episode of "Running for Football" garnered tremendous social attention, revolutionizing public perception of football, and propelling football culture to new heights! Tonight, CCTV will broadcast the second episode of "Running for Football"!

Qin Ming's hometown, Pengcheng, took off in the 1980s and 1990s and became one of the country's economic centers.

The football atmosphere here is now unparalleled in the country.

Local fan clubs emerged in large numbers, forming a European-style die-hard fan culture, and the prejudice that "playing football = no future" was shattered.

Two football-themed parks have been built in the past two years, which not only provide free football fields but have also become popular spots for taking photos.

Football Magazine: January 2017, a retrospective of the changes in Chinese football! Qin Ming not only sparked a revolution in domestic football, but will also reshape Chinese society's perception of sports—shifting from a "gold medal obsession" to appreciating the aesthetics and creativity of the sport itself. If this trend continues for 20 years, China has the potential to become a true football powerhouse, rather than merely a "lone star nation" with a single genius.

In the theme park south of Pengcheng city, commemorative graffiti is embedded on both sides of the road leading into the park.

From his first goal for Wolfsburg to the all-time Europa League goal record, to the moment he lifted the salad bowl, and then to the Silver Ball award.

"Make the movements more fluid!"

A young man stood on the scaffolding, gesturing to his companion to adjust the composition.

Before long, a beautiful graffiti appeared on the wall, depicting Arsenal's number 10 dribbling into the penalty area, facing a group of defenders who were all crooked and staggered.

"That's Qin Ming's goal against Manchester United yesterday!" The kids who came to play football recognized it the moment they saw it, and the ball bag on their backs swayed gently as they jumped up and down excitedly.
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[Amazing! Coco launched a new product a few days ago called Silver Globe Award Boba Tea. I wonder if they can change it to Gold next year?]
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Recently, many foreigners have come to Shenzhen and are taking photos at places like "the bench where Qin first juggled a ball" and "the court where Qin first trained."
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Travel agencies have developed a one-day tour itinerary called "KING's Path to Growth".
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[It's become an industry chain!]
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Speaking of which, Qin Ming's goal and assist felt even more inspired.
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To counter a defensive team like Manchester United, you either have to use the brute force approach—high balls into the box, long-range shots and spectacular goals—or rely on a flash of brilliance.
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With the match against Manchester United over, January is drawing to a close.

Arsenal played their final match.

In the fourth round of the FA Cup, they will face Southampton.

St. Mary's Stadium.

The match has reached the 78th minute, and Arsenal are currently leading by three goals.

Qin Ming smacked his lips as he sat on the bench.

Southampton is a bit weak.

Sanchez scored twice in just the first half, while Giroud scored the other goal.

However, the news of Giroud's transfer has been quite a hot topic in English football recently.

A few days ago, Qin Ming had a talk with Giroud and learned that the other party had no intention of transferring, even though he had been deprived of his starting position and was now relegated to the bench.

But at least there's hope.

Besides, aside from his consistent playing time last season, he was mostly a substitute at Arsenal.

I just feel a little disappointed.

He won't leave until at least the end of this season.

"Pretty!"

Monreal clenched his fist, and Qin Ming noticed the scoreboard was ticking; Arsenal had extended their lead again.

"We were just one step away from winning three consecutive FA Cup titles."

Pat Rice whispered to Wenger, "I wonder when it will be achieved."

Last year, due to the tight schedule, they had to strategically give up the FA Cup.

They missed the chance for a three-peat.

"Don't worry about it too much," Wenger smiled.

He's really grown up now; he doesn't care about the FA Cup or the EFL Cup anymore, and all he wants to do is compete in the league and the Champions League.

Especially the Champions League.

The runner-up finish, his most heartbreaking achievement, has always been a source of regret for him.

I'm hoping to make up for it while I'm still alive.

The Mirror: FA Cup fourth round concludes! Arsenal 4-0 Southampton! The Gunners, after a brief slump in early January, are back in red-hot form!
British media are like weather vanes, always swaying whichever way the wind blows.

With January drawing to a close and the winter transfer window about to close, Arsenal still have no transfers.

Oscar will most likely win the bid for the top spot.

"Tomorrow's league match is against Watford. Their recent performance has been mediocre; they've gone three games without a win, so we just need to focus on our own game!"

Wenger said this in the pre-match meeting.

By February 1st, the Emirates Stadium was packed with people.

Arsenal are generating a lot of buzz after playing Manchester United, and their average attendance has been consistently high for the past two seasons.

As for improvement?

It won't improve much.

Since the Emirates Stadium opened in 2006, the average attendance rate for each game has never been lower than 99%.

Last season, the Emirates Stadium had an average attendance of 59944 people, representing an attendance rate of 99.5%.

These are terrifying numbers.

The attendance rate hasn't changed, but tickets have become harder to get. Apart from season ticket holders, it's practically impossible to get a ticket.

"Third brother!"

Qin Ming pointed behind Cathcart, indicating that Cazorla should give him a head start.

Snapped!
The football sped across the grass.

Whoosh! Qin Ming accelerated in sync, overtaking Cathcart from the outside like an arrow released from a bow.

The border guards from Northern Ireland could only look on in awe.

He stopped abruptly on the edge of the penalty area and cut inside, denying Kaboul a chance to intercept, then played a one-two with Morata.

They've broken into the restricted area.

Qin Ming looked up at Brazilian goalkeeper Gomez.

If his center of gravity shifts after he lifts his foot, he will change his foot shape and kick the ball to the other side.

"Goal! Arsenal's form in February remains strong and even shows signs of improving!"

"Qin! There's a documentary that's been really popular in China lately. Arsenal fans should definitely check it out. I think it will help you understand him better!"

"After all, I never imagined that he would lose a tooth when he fell while kicking a ball with a plastic bottle as a child!"

Paul Dutton finished speaking and burst into laughter.

Don't give them a chance to breathe!

Qin Ming saw Mazzarri's gesture, which was probably to let the players take a break.

This Italian coach, who has previously managed Napoli and Inter Milan, is quite capable.

Watford's defense has improved at least this season.

But Watford's desire for a respite depends on whether they agree.

The first half was nearing its end.

Qin Ming found the right angle with his inside cut and executed a tricky arc.

Unfortunately, it hit the crossbeam.

The ball bounced to the outside of the goal line, and Morata was just about to take a follow-up shot when a foot stretched out from beside him.

Snapped!
Watford's center-back Kaboul scored an own goal!
"Tottenham's guys are always so funny!" A chorus of jeers erupted from the North Stand.

Several veterans, such as Bertrand Carlsen, know Tottenham inside and out; for example, Kaboul played for Tottenham for six years.

Back then, his teammate was Bale.

"This could be stolen?!"

Qin Ming gave Morata a disdainful look.

"I couldn't even stand firmly on my own two feet," Morata said, thoroughly exasperated.

He was originally just a utility player at Arsenal, mostly playing a supporting role for Qin Ming. He finally got a chance to shine, but Kaboul kicked him out.

Could this person be deliberately trying to prevent themselves from scoring?

When the match ended, the score was 3-1. In addition to goals from Qin Ming and Kaboul, Cazorla also scored a brilliant long-range shot.

In the second half, when Kante was substituted, Wolfsburg seized a counter-attack opportunity, and striker Deeney pulled one back for Wolfsburg.

After returning to London and finishing his stretching routine, Qin Ming went back to his bedroom full of anticipation.

He didn't spend any points in January, just waiting for this moment, wondering if he could get something good.

Close your eyes and concentrate to enter the system interface.

【1. Figo's ambidextrous talent (30 points)】

2. Henry's ball control talent (50 points)

3. Bierhoff's heading talent (80 points)

(End of this chapter)