Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 343 Three-Peat!
After returning to London with the UEFA Super Cup title, Wenger gave his players three days off.

Qin Ming's holiday was not relaxing. He first went to Manchester to see Mason, who is almost one year old, and is De Bruyne's son.

Dingding said she's planning to have a second child soon.

"Kevin, what's wrong? You know it's hard to develop in football, so you want to play the time game?"

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow at De Bruyne.

"When Mason turns eighteen, you'll only be thirty-eight, and you might still be active in one of the top five leagues."

De Bruyne actually thought about it seriously for a while.

"I've played football with both your generations, right?"

Qin Ming was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

Wenger had previously asked him to inquire with De Bruyne about his potential transfer.

Because of De Bruyne's technical characteristics, although they are very different from his own, he can make Arsenal's tactics more diverse.

The two of them also had excellent chemistry.

Qin Ming directly rejected the professor. He knew that De Bruyne would not come. In his two seasons at Manchester City, even though he did not win any major honors, the team as a whole was on the rise.

De Bruyne has also taken on increasingly heavy tactical responsibilities.

Of course, the most important thing is that De Bruyne is very stubborn, and Qin Ming, who is also a very stubborn person, knows what De Bruyne really wants.

It's not just about being a champion.

"I think this is great. Maybe I can even be a coach and direct you guys in playing football."

De Bruyne laughed too.

Who is Mason's favorite football player?

Qin Ming bent down and picked up the little one from the sofa, affectionately nuzzling him with his nose. He pretended to listen for a while, then said, "Oh, it's me. Remember to cheer me on when the Community Shield Cup finals come around."

Arsenal have won the Community Shield for two consecutive years.

Last season, Manchester City won the FA Cup, while Arsenal won the Premier League title, so these two teams are the finalists for the Community Shield this year.

"How could my son possibly be your fan?"

De Bruyne pursed his lips.

"Then let Mason choose?"

Qin Ming put Mason back on the sofa and stood on either side of him, along with Ding Ding.

Mason raised his small head, his dark eyes full of doubt. He first looked at the familiar De Bruyne, then at Qin Ming, who was making a funny face.

Then, giggling, she crawled toward Qin Ming.

"Hahaha! When your uncle wins the Champions League again this year, I'll send you the championship medal!"

Qin Ming laughed.

"I wonder when the curse of defending the Champions League title will be broken?"

De Bruyne sighed upon hearing this.

He won the Europa League title, but after joining Manchester City, he has not won either the league or the Champions League.

It's impossible not to have worries.

But that's how the world of football is; only a few can shine, and Qin Ming must have paid a heavy price for those honors.

De Bruyne recalled how Qin Ming trained relentlessly when they were at Wolfsburg.

That stubbornness was even greater than his own.

"Then I have to work hard."

Qin Ming was joking just now; what he's saying now is what he really thinks.

The Champions League, the highest honor in football clubs, is not something that can be won easily. Even if you are confident in your abilities, as the saying goes, a storm or a stroke of bad luck can destroy your hopes.

But the world of football is never short of surprises.

He can only promise to give it his all.

Jingle Bell!
Qin Ming's phone vibrated in his pocket. He took it out and saw that it was Barnett calling.

"I have an endorsement shoot to do today, so I'll head out now. Let's meet up again sometime."

Qin Ming said.

"it is good."

De Bruyne wanted to invite Qin Ming to stay for dinner, but he also knew that Qin Ming had been very busy lately.

After all, he is an unparalleled superstar in the football world.

He's a five-time champion, has the lowest odds for the Ballon d'Or, holds multiple records, and is quite handsome.

Today, she is regarded as a top brand ambassador by countless brands.

The process of shooting the commercial was not interesting, and Qin Ming did not enjoy it either, but the brand offered him a lot of money.

"With the summer transfer window ending in two weeks, here's a look at the future of the top five European leagues."

"Firstly, Barcelona will need to go through a painful period after losing Neymar, but Paris Saint-Germain, having acquired Neymar, is very likely to stage a beautiful comeback in Ligue 1."

"This is not only because Neymar's arrival has made the team's lineup even stronger, but also because Monaco has suffered heavy losses. Several key players who helped win the title last season, such as Bernardo Silva and Mendy, have left, and even Mbappe's future is uncertain."

"This will undoubtedly cast doubt on the young guard's chances of defending their title."

"The Premier League giants continue their spending spree in the summer transfer window, with Manchester City once again becoming the biggest spender. Having already spent £2 million, Manchester City has focused on strengthening two full-back positions, with Mendy costing around £5000 million. In addition, Guardiola has also acquired the technically gifted Bernardo Silva and goalkeeper Ederson. It can be said that Manchester City's current squad is getting closer and closer to Guardiola's requirements."

"Among the other teams that are likely to win the title, most clubs have seen their strength steadily improve."

"With the addition of Salah, Liverpool will be able to attack from both wings and be highly competitive in the new season."

"While Chelsea acquired Giroud, Bakayoko, and Rudiger, it must be said that neither Giroud nor Rudiger were manager Conte's first choice for signings, and his preferred Lukaku and Bonucci failed to arrive at Stamford Bridge."

"Moreover, letting Matic go left the team with one less shield in midfield, and Conte's handling of Diego Costa also left potential problems in the dressing room."

"Finally, let's talk about the defending champions, Arsenal. They are still the favorites to win the Premier League title. Qin Ming, Sanchez and other key players who helped them win the title have not left. Instead, they have brought in Roberto, Fabinho and others to strengthen their squad."

Before the Community Shield final began, Zhan Jun analyzed the top five European leagues.

Wembley Stadium.

Qin Ming greeted De Bruyne in the player tunnel, while Morata next to him seemed to be talking to himself.

They claim that from 1992 to 2004, there was a Community Shield curse, meaning that the winner of that competition could not win the Premier League title, and only Manchester United broke it in those 13 years.

The Community Shield curse has intensified since 2011.

The champion of this competition could never win the Premier League title until Arsenal broke that record in 2016.

Qin Ming didn't really believe in these things.

Arsenal have won the Community Shield 16 times, ranking second among all Premier League teams.

Two fewer than Manchester United.

He was still thinking of taking a few more wins to defeat Manchester United.

Guardiola pressed his temples hard to slightly dispel his frustration; every encounter with Qin Ming had ended badly.

From the Bundesliga to the Premier League, almost without exception.

Soon, the players from both sides arrived at the stadium. Qin Ming led his teammates in lining up and, after the stadium's announcement, observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Granfel Tower apartment fire.

Just two months ago, a fire broke out in the 24-story apartment building of Grenfell Tower in West London, which ultimately killed 72 people.

The investigation revealed that the fire started in the refrigerator and spread to the exterior wall of the apartment building, which was not fireproof.

The competition was about to begin.

Competitions like the Community Shield are destined to be less intense than the Champions League, and even less so than the league.

But today is different.

Wenger fielded his best lineup after a month of experimentation.

Manchester City also fielded their strongest lineup, including newly signed players, all of whom were included in the squad.

"The pace of the game wasn't fast after it started."

"It's really hard to see, well, that kind of crazy offensive and defensive transitions between two teams that mainly focus on possession."

"Arsenal are slowly advancing." The early pace of the game was so slow it made the fans want to fall asleep, and the score hadn't even changed by the halftime whistle.

After the start of the second half.

Otamendi and Fernandinho both received yellow cards. De Bruyne looked solemnly at Qin Ming as he got up. Manchester City had previously gone to great lengths to limit Qin Ming's performance.

This directly led to excessive physical exertion and resulted in two yellow cards.

It will only get harder and harder to play from here on out.

We must strike first and suppress the attack with an offensive.

Qin Ming looked up at the Manchester City goal. The free kick was neither too far nor too close, and he took a shot.

Ederson definitely outperformed Bravo.

He firmly controlled the ball and launched a long ball towards the center circle. The Argentine center forward held off Kante and headed the ball to Sané.

Sané and Qin Ming are also old rivals in the Bundesliga.

Like Son Heung-min, he was always holding a grudge. They both came from the Bundesliga to the Premier League and were both forwards. Why are they not as good as him?

Unconvinced, Sané repeatedly changed direction to shake off Roberto.

Before he could even release the ball, Fabinho attacked. Arsenal's new defensive midfielder is very strong, especially his height, which can make up for Kante or Coquelin's aerial disadvantages.

"The ball wasn't cleared far enough!"

"De Bruyne made a perfect forward run, and played a through ball without stopping the ball!"

"The iconic rainbow pass!"

Amid cheers at Wembley Stadium, the ball bypassed Arsenal's defense and landed precisely in front of Sterling.

But the actions of the "happy football advocate" almost caused De Bruyne to suffer a brain hemorrhage.

Sterling looked like a dinosaur, with his two claws dangling in front of him, as he unleashed a powerful shot that sent the ball flying into Cech's arms.

Cech was completely dumbfounded.

Qin Ming, the impressive midfielder, silently gave a thumbs up and patted De Bruyne on the shoulder.

The chances Morata missed in the Champions League final.

He didn't say it at the time, but he was inevitably frustrated, so he could understand De Bruyne.

And is Sterling's poor shooting technique related to his running form?
Leaning forward makes it difficult to maintain balance, making it hard to find the right angle for a shot and increasing the risk of missing the target.

"My mine!"

Sterling gave De Bruyne a couple of smirks.

De Bruyne took a deep breath, his chest heaving, trying to suppress his anger.

At times like these, he would reminisce about his time in Wolfsburg.

Qin Ming, Perisic, Dost and others are all very good at seizing opportunities.

Unlike Sterling.

"I should have moved forward faster."

Aguero comforted him.

Wasting opportunities is punishable. In the 62nd minute of the match, Dembele made a diagonal pass with the inside of his foot from the right wing.

Qin Ming's shot inside the penalty area struck Otamendi's upper arm.

Arsenal fans immediately stood up and signaled to the referee that it was a handball.

"No ball was lifted to block the path!"

The referee crossed his arms.

"Arsenal have been attacking fiercely lately, but haven't been able to achieve anything. They need to be careful of counter-attacks!"

"This kind of kicking style is very physically demanding!"

"Hey, it's here! Looks like there's a chance!"

"Qin Ming!"

Qin Ming made several horizontal passes in the heart of the defense, finally breaking apart Manchester City's midfield.

He created a brief opportunity for himself to face Fernandinho one-on-one.

Go straight ahead!
With agile footwork, he continuously stepped over the ball.

The Brazilian midfielder was sweating profusely.

He knew he couldn't retreat any further, or he would be within Qin Ming's firing range.

But the moment he stretched out his leg to steal the ball...

Swish!
Qin Ming used his astonishing starting speed to get rid of Fernandinho in a series of moments of stillness and movement.

At this moment, David Silva also arrived. Qin Ming did not engage with him and passed the ball to Morata in front.

The Spanish striker turned to the side, feigning a shot from a blind spot.

"Qin!"

Seeing Otamendi blocking him, Morata shouted at Qin Ming and passed the ball to the right side of the six-yard box.

Not every goalkeeper is De Gea.

Bang! Qin Ming's right-footed shot was fast and accurate, grazing the post and going into the bottom right corner of the goal before Ederson could fall.

"One to zero!"

"Beautiful! Arsenal have finally broken the deadlock. Manchester City's overall strength this season is indeed significantly improved compared to last season!"

"You know, Arsenal's attacking power is among the best in Europe, but they were still held off by Manchester City for almost sixty minutes, during which Manchester City created several excellent chances!"

"But Manchester City currently lacks an efficient striker who can capitalize on opportunities!"

Zhan Jun said while watching the replay.

At Wembley Stadium, Arsenal fans created a huge wave of cheers as they celebrated the crucial goal.

Wenger looked up at the familiar building.

He managed Arsenal at Wembley 20 times, achieving a record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, which is the stadium where he has the most wins outside of Highbury and the Emirates.

The last time a team beat Arsenal at Wembley was in the 2011 League Cup final in Birmingham.

This year, Arsenal are back here, but unlike before, they've now turned onto the bright path.

Just keep running forward.

Pat Rice suddenly asked, "Who do you think will be the best player at the Champions League group stage draw at the end of the month?"

UEFA announced yesterday that the three nominees for UEFA Men's Player of the Season are Qin Ming, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.

What Patrice couldn't understand was how Messi was selected.

They were eliminated early from the Champions League and ended up empty-handed in terms of honors.

"By the way, OPTA has updated the single-season successful dribbling statistics leaderboard. Qin's 278 dribbles last season surpassed Messi's 2014-15 season, making him number one!"

Pat Rice continued excitedly before Wenger could answer.

Messi himself occupies seven spots on this list, while the other three are Neymar, Hazard, and Qin Ming.

"It will be Qin."

Wenger smiled and shrugged; he didn't think Ronaldo or Messi could compete with Qin Ming.

After all, last season was a legendary season.

As he spoke, he looked towards the pitch. Arsenal was gaining more and more control of the game, while Manchester City's defensive solidity had decreased due to the substitution of Fernandinho and the introduction of Gundogan.

They were already overwhelmed just dealing with the breakthroughs of Qin Ming, Sanchez and Dembele.

Guardiola had no choice but to replace David Luiz with Bernardo Silva.

However, the results were not as expected. Instead, Wenger made two changes, replacing Fabinho with Coquelin and Sanchez with Iwobi, which interrupted Manchester City's counterattack.

The suspense was finally resolved.

Arsenal beat Manchester City 1-0 to win their third consecutive Community Shield title!

(End of this chapter)