Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 331 Defending the Premier League Title, on the Eve of the Champions League

The fireworks burst into bloom and then dissipated with the London wind.

Emirates Stadium.

Qin Ming chatted with Kanté, "How's it going? I wasn't lying to you about bringing you to Arsenal, was I? Isn't it more comfortable playing here than at Chelsea?"

Kant smiled sheepishly.

Similar to Qin Ming's reasons for choosing Arsenal, he was purely there because of Qin Ming himself.

In fact, Chelsea offered even more in salary.

But after being beaten a few times last season, Kante managed to stop Hazard, and that made him unwilling to go to Chelsea.

Don't let his seemingly silly appearance fool you; he's actually quite clever.

"My dream is to win the Champions League!"

Morata stood to the side with his hands on his hips. He was incredibly frustrated when he finished as runner-up at Juventus.

But no way.

Barcelona was just too strong back then, just like Arsenal is now.

"understood."

Qin Ming smiled and placed his hand on Mora's shoulder. "This is also our dream."

The 2016-17 Premier League season has come to a complete end. Their last match of the season was the Champions League final held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

Don’t say anything else.

Cardiff is not far from London, only 250 kilometers away, a drive of less than 3 hours.

They can definitely be considered to be playing on their home turf.

This is also one of Arsenal's advantages: home advantage.

As for timing and personnel, Arsenal should be in a similar situation to Real Madrid; neither team has the strength to overwhelm the other.

"Let's go back and change our clothes to prepare for the championship ceremony."

Qin Ming waved to his teammates.

He then disappeared into the players' tunnel amidst the cheers of the Arsenal players.

Not long after, the Arsenal players regrouped and lined up in front of the awards arch. Qin Ming subconsciously adjusted his jersey.

I still feel a little uncomfortable wearing this jersey, which is free of mud and grass.

Last season, I was a member of Arsenal.

This season, he has worn the captain's armband on his left arm.

In retrospect, I have fulfilled my responsibilities well, at least preventing the team's honor from being downgraded, and instead giving us a chance to reach an unprecedented peak.

Let's welcome—

"2016-17 Premier League Champions!"

Arsenal!

The stadium's loudspeakers erupted in a furious roar.

Immediately afterwards, the fans in the stadium raised their hands and cheered for the moment.

"gone!"

Qin Ming nodded to his teammates, stepped through the archway, and walked towards the podium.

Arsenal players walked out one after another behind him.

When Wenger finally appeared, dressed in a suit and tie, the decibel level in the room rose another notch.

"We were on the march with Arsene's army!"

We move forward alongside Wenger's Arsenal!
Wenger, now with a full head of white hair, still stands tall and straight, but his eyes hold a hint of emotion.

When they won the Premier League title last season.

He felt a little apprehensive, fearing that this was just a flash in the pan, even though he had confidence in himself and Arsenal.

But those past experiences were like a biting cold wind.

What does successfully defending the title mean?
This means that his idea was not a success by chance, but a truth that has stood the test of reality.

As he walked through the awards arch, Wenger smiled and looked proudly at the Arsenal players.

The beautiful football he had pursued his whole life shone brightly under their feet, and Qin Ming also broke one long-standing record after another.

It has both appearance and substance.

On the podium, Qin Ming bowed slightly as Richard Scudamore, the Premier League Chief Executive, presented him with the championship medal.

"Congratulations."

Richard Scudamore laughed.

In the past two seasons, the Premier League's viewership has skyrocketed, and its revenue has also increased significantly.

What are the reasons?

It's very simple. Qin Ming's influence is not limited to China; he is also very popular in South America, such as Brazil. In addition, Qin Ming's playing style is very eye-catching.

This directly resulted in consistently high viewership ratings for every Arsenal match.

"Thank you."

Qin Ming accepted the medal and stood aside. The Premier League has been quite considerate of them this year, with very few back-to-back schedules.

The matches are mostly scheduled for the afternoon.

Of course, this is to make it easier for Chinese fans to watch, since not everyone can watch the game in the early hours of the morning.

Soon, as the music reached its climax, spotlights shone on the entrance to the players' tunnel.

Who are the award presenters?

Tony Adams, a legend of Arsenal and the club, embodies the legacy of champions.

Under the gaze of countless people.

Tony Adams solemnly picked up the trophy from the table and handed it to Arsenal's current captain on the podium.

Qin Ming accepted the trophy on behalf of the entire team.

"Three, two, one!"

The countdown is over.

Music starts, fireworks burst forth!
"we are the champion!"

Qin Ming suddenly raised the trophy high above his head, and red and white confetti sprayed down from the sky, while fireworks rose up again.

Arsenal fans erupted in deafening cheers.

"Give!"

Qin Ming handed the trophy to his teammates and walked to the edge of the podium. As always, the professor left the stage to them.

Everyone took turns raising their glasses, kissing, and taking photos.

"This scene is pretty good, isn't it?"

Qin Ming pointed to the stands and said.

“It seems that building this stadium was the right thing to do,” Wenger replied.

When he was questioned, people often mentioned the Emirates Stadium, saying that if it weren't for the loans that crushed them, they wouldn't have to sell their captain every year and be so stingy when it comes to signing players.

Maybe they can win more championships.

However, they overlooked one thing: the benefits brought by the Emirates Stadium are not temporary.

Even giants like Milan and Barcelona have declined over time.

Even though Arsenal has not been relegated for nearly a century, who can guarantee the future?
But the Emirates Stadium can provide Arsenal with a safety net.

"You are right."

Qin Ming also answered from another perspective.

To be honest, he believes that with the development of the times, players and coaches may all be just passing through the team.

And just imagine.

When a passerby has the courage to take out a loan to build a stadium for the team.

Qin Ming looked up at the magnificent building, unable to imagine the professor's feelings at that time.

"Enjoy your championship day."

When Wenger saw Qin Ming's parents approaching, he smiled and patted Qin Ming on the shoulder.

"You too."

Qin Ming nodded.

Are you confident about winning the Champions League this year?

When Qin Ming took off the medal and handed it to Qin Zhihong, his father asked, "Is it because I'm confident?"

Qin Ming smiled.

Teams that reach the Champions League final cannot lack confidence; otherwise, they would be eliminated much earlier.

"My family keeps saying that if you win the Champions League, they'll build a few more stadiums for everyone to try out for free."

Qin Zhihong thought of Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of the times. Now, while football fields may not be everywhere, at least you can definitely find a place to play football, and it's free.

You should know that playing a game of football in other first-tier cities, even if it's paid out equally, would cost tens of yuan.

Now that he hopes his son will become successful, he often plays football with his old friends, but his skills are still terrible.

Even if you shoot at the door from two meters away, you can still send it flying.

"Well, I'll have to step up my efforts then, so people have somewhere to play football."

Qin Ming waved for the trophy, then took a photo with his parents while holding it.

It's been almost three years since I transmigrated here. My relationship with my parents has been getting better and better, but I don't know how he is doing.

Have you made a name for yourself in your own world?
The atmosphere was lively and festive at the celebratory dinner hosted by Arsenal.

Qin Ming and Barnett clinked glasses lightly. Barnett took a sip of his red wine and shook his head. "Arsenal is really stingy. They don't know how to get any good stuff. By the way, Puma is going to revise your contract. The endorsement fee will increase every year. Messi and the others will have to look up to you."

As Puma continues to seize market share from Adidas and Nike, including through team endorsements, event endorsements, and so on, and with Puma's global ambassador Qin Ming being so effective.

This has led to more and more people choosing this brand.

In particular, the King series is now hailed as the king of touch and ball control because it sends a strong message to the market that the world's top technical players choose the PUMA King series.

Its market share in China has overwhelmingly surpassed Nike Mercurial and Adidas Predator to take the top spot.

Almost every player has a pair.

The situation in South America exceeded Puma's sales department's expectations, with quarterly growth rates of 300%-500%.

South American football culture values ​​individual skill and artistry.

A player who can perform incredible moves earns their respect and admiration.

Wearing the King series sneakers means that only people who truly understand football wear these shoes.

"In addition, the sales of our new products in collaboration with Puma, such as casual shoes, have exploded. I never expected that your influence in China has already transcended the sports world."

Barnett recalled how he had racked his brains to become Qin Ming's agent.

They not only reduced individual commissions but also promised countless resources.

It was worth it now!
His primary goal is to make money, which is fine, but developing a Ballon d'Or player is every agent's biggest dream.

Now he has this opportunity.

There is still a chance to build a business empire.

As for Bell, everyone may have different choices. He respects Bell's philosophy of life; if he likes playing golf, then let him play.

But please don't suddenly have a breakout performance in the Champions League final.

"Qin, I went to China. You may not have noticed, but you have changed the imagination of hundreds of millions of people about football. I think that is perhaps more important than a trophy."

Barnett suddenly remarked.

"But who doesn't want a trophy?"

Qin Ming shook his head. Arsenal never won any trophies, which is why they have always been criticized.

In competitive sports, results are what truly matter.

This is his view: the domestic football environment has changed, but something is still needed before it can truly take off.

It is an honor.

The World Cup may be impossible, but the Asian Cup is definitely possible.

The Asian Games will follow next year after the World Cup.

That one seems pretty good too. Qin Ming vaguely remembered that in the original game, the Korean team won the championship in the League of Legends event, while the Korean team won the championship in the football event.

There seems to be another meme involved.

Saving Private Son Heung-min.

At the 2012 London Olympics, the South Korean Olympic team defeated Japan in the third-place match to win the bronze medal. All the players who got the chance to play were exempted from military service. Even a marginal player like Kim Ki-hee went up and symbolically ran a few steps.

What about Son Heung-min?

At that time, he had just established himself in Hamburg and hoped to secure a starting position with his continued good performance. He did not participate in the Olympics and never expected that the South Korean team could win a bronze medal.

In the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the South Korean team won the championship on home soil, but because Bayer Leverkusen refused to release him, Son Heung-min, who was playing in the Bundesliga at the time, was unable to participate in the Asian Games and lost his chance to be exempted from military service for the second time.

In the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia, Son Heung-min led his team all the way to the knockout stage, only to be surprisingly defeated by the Chinese team.

Qin Ming rubbed his right elbow; the way Kim Jin-soo had elbowed him felt pretty good.

It was one of the top three heads he had ever elbowed.

In the summer of 2016, Tottenham Hotspur agreed to let Son Heung-min participate in the Olympics for the first time as an over-age player. However, in the quarter-finals, the favorite South Korean Olympic team unexpectedly lost 0-1 to the Honduran Olympic team, and Son Heung-min lost the opportunity to be exempted from military service for the fourth time.

Little Sun.

Don't blame Brother Qin for being ruthless; it's your career path that spans from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, and from the Asian Cup to the World Cup and then to the Asian Games for the national team.

Did they all collide with me?

Qin Ming smiled and took a sip of the wine; it was indeed not as good as Barnett's private stash.

"Qin, let's work hard together. I'm confident I can help you build a brand like 'Jordan'."

Barnett finished speaking and left first.

He is still very busy.

Qin Ming put down his wine glass and replaced it with a glass of sparkling water. When he first transmigrated, he liked to have a drink now and then.

Because I find it hard to accept reality.

It's different now.

"Let me tell you, I played as a winger in Real Madrid's youth academy, and then the coach suddenly promoted me to the first team."

Morata was bragging to Kanté about his glorious past.

From being favored by Mourinho, to winning the Champions League as a substitute, to winning the Champions League runner-up while on loan at Juventus.

According to the pattern.

He felt it was time to win another title with Arsenal.

Kante thought back to his childhood, which seemed quite difficult. On July 12, 1998, the World Cup final between France and Brazil was in full swing on television.

Zidane scored numerous headers in both halves, while Petit added another goal in the final stages of the match, helping Les Bleus lift the World Cup trophy for the first time at the Stade de France.

After watching the game, he went to help his father collect recyclables.

He lost his father when he was 11 years old, and looked after his eight brothers and sisters, as well as the whole family living in poverty.

He knew that only football could change everything.

Therefore, he never dared to let his guard down, and even when Arsenal were leading Tottenham by six goals, he was still the most active player on the field.

Fortunately, his efforts paid off.

"Volkswagen is planning to hire you as their spokesperson, which is perfect since you're also getting a new car."

Qin Ming suddenly walked over and said.

He often saw Kanté driving his secondhand Mini, which he bought in Leicester City, to and from the Kearney training ground.

"Fuck you!"

Kanté's accent was never corrected.

Arsenal entered a closed training camp after winning the league title.

All team members live and eat at the training base, and their daily schedules are very tight, all in preparation for the Champions League final.

The same applies to Real Madrid.

Both teams knew this was a match that required meticulous attention to detail and a strong fighting spirit.

Cardiff, Wales, welcomed countless fans in June.

Bell's hometown.

But the streets were filled with Arsenal fans dressed in red and white.

Cardiff is close to London.

The Champions League final will be held in three days. Qin Ming stood in his hotel room looking out at the stadium. In the past two weeks, they have practiced three sets of tactics and further simplified the already simple passing and control system.

I just don't know how well it will perform on the field.
"You like to concede the initiative and play a defensive counter-attacking style? Then let's see if you can withstand it?"

Qin Ming tightened his grip on the railing slightly.

(End of this chapter)