Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 78 A good horse doesn't turn back to eat the grass it already grazed! Let's set off home! (1)

At this moment, in the away team's locker room.

The Wolfsburg players are celebrating their victory.

"Bayern seems to be getting better and better as they play. They just beat Freiburg 2-0, with goals from Robben and Müller. It feels like we're always behind them, chasing and chasing but we just can't catch up."

Qin Ming sat next to De Bruyne and pointed to the match report on his phone.

"Don't rush, this is only the 16th round, there are still 18 rounds to go."

De Bruyne remained calm, then asked, "Qin, are you going to Australia to play for the national team during the winter break?"

"Yes, what's wrong? You want to go see it? It's much warmer there than in Germany, and you can enjoy the sun and beaches."

Qin Ming changed the subject: "Aren't you getting along really well with your online girlfriend lately? You might as well take this opportunity to invite her over."

Upon hearing this, De Bruyne's eyes lit up. He had been wondering how to advance the relationship, and Qin Ming had given him a good suggestion.

"What if she thinks it's me?"

De Bruyne was a little shy.

"Hey, we're all adults here. Isn't it normal to be attracted to someone's body? Don't pretend to be a decent person in front of me. The other day when you were watching the game replay on your computer..."

Before Qin Ming could finish speaking, De Bruyne covered his mouth, the pleading in the Belgian's eyes was self-evident.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. I'm such a closet pervert."

Qin Ming raised his hands.

However, their conversation had already been overheard by their teammates. Olic patted Qin Ming on the shoulder and teased, "What? We're all adults. You're only 17 years old this year. Don't always pretend to be so mature."

Finally, he looked at De Bruyne and said, "I understand that young people have a lot of energy, but you must be careful during the winter break. Don't let us see you when you've lost more than ten pounds."

De Bruyne packed his gear, pretending not to hear, while Qin Ming chuckled.

"Ivica, do you know any Croatian girls? If they're pretty, please introduce me to them."

Qin Ming said with a grin.

"You? A few days ago, there were twins in our country who fell in love with the same man, and they killed him."

Olić raised an eyebrow. "Can you handle it?"

"Damn, are all the girls in your country this fierce? I think I'll ask Maximilian to introduce me to some German girls."

Qin Ming shrank back.

He originally thought the twins would be very happy, but who knew the result would be like this.

Indeed, the blessing of having multiple wives is hard to enjoy.

"Qin! This is your last match this year. Get ready and come with me to the press conference."

Dieter Black Gold knocked on the door.

The reason why Qin Ming was not allowed to attend similar events before was essentially to keep him away from the vortex of public opinion.

Dieter Black Gold is now somewhat out of control.

Besides, players are all under the spotlight these days. Even if they can stay away for a while, they can't stay away forever. They'll have to face these problems sooner or later, so they should prepare for them early.

"Okay, boss!" Qin Ming quickly changed into new clothes and tidied his hair in front of the mirror.

at the post-match press conference.

"We lost this game, there's no excuse for that, but I won't be leaving Dortmund for now."

"Moreover, with the winter transfer window about to open, we will do our utmost to bring in new players and change the current situation as much as possible."

Klopp didn't have much to say, after all, in professional football, results speak for themselves.

Even if you're lauded by fans, it's useless if you don't achieve results.

Another conference room.

Click, click, click——

The spotlights were flashing wildly, and the room was filled with noise.

The reporters were also surprised that Qin Ming would attend as a player.

After a short while, once the meeting room had quieted down, the press officer designated the media to ask questions.

"Hello, Qin Ming! I am Zhang Wei, a reporter from Xinhua News Agency. It has been four months since you joined Wolfsburg, and you have achieved excellent results during this period. Do you have anything to say about that?"

Zhang Wei proudly raised the microphone, his expression seemingly saying: "See? This is our country's player."

"First of all, I want to thank the team, coaches, teammates and fans. Without their support, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"Secondly, my coach often tells me not to be arrogant because of some achievements, because I still have a long way to go."

"So I think this is just the beginning, and I will perform even better in the future."

Qin Ming was humble yet confident.

"Okay, I have one more question. The Chinese national men's football team has released its roster, and you will be a member of it to participate in the Asian Cup next January. What kind of results do you think you can achieve this time?"

Zhang Wei asked again.

"Anything can happen on the football field, and I can't make accurate predictions, but I can tell you that I will do my best to leave no regrets."

Qin Ming answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.

He knew that domestic fans had been disappointed for too long and also wanted to achieve good results.

But a gap of several decades is not so easy to close.

Even if Perrin's tactics fit the national team, and even if he improves very quickly, he can only increase his walking speed, not teleport directly to the finish line.

Moreover, he is prepared to make football his lifelong career.

"Hello, I'm a reporter from the Munich Daily. You've had an excellent season, the only team to keep up with Bayern. Are you confident in your ability to compete for the Bundesliga title?"

Another reporter then asked a question.

"Confidence? I thought our results had already proven that we have not only confidence, but also strength!"

Qin Ming's expression became more arrogant.

He disliked the reporter's tone, as if being compared to Bayern Munich was a great honor.

Yes, he admitted that Bayern Munich is very strong and has an absurd number of titles.

But that doesn't mean that all teams except Bayern Munich are NPCs. They also have their own history, fans, and pride.

"Well, it seems young people are quite confident. Many people, like you, once felt they were qualified to challenge Bayern. They were right. It is reported that Bayern has made an offer to Wolfsburg. If given the opportunity, would you choose to return to Bayern?"

The reporter had a smile on his lips.

He believes that no Bundesliga player can refuse Bayern Munich, and talents like Toni Kroos and Mario Götze have demonstrated this fact through their actions.

If Qin Ming had just said those words, wouldn't it be a joke if he went back to Bayern the very next day?
"I'm sorry, but there's a proverb in our country: 'A good horse doesn't eat the grass it has already grazed.'"

There was no trace of longing for Bayern in Qin Ming's eyes. "I believe I should be a good horse."

Following the match, a wave of discussion swept through German football.

The main reason is Qin Ming's remarks.

Because Bayern Munich's fans cannot accept that a talented player they sold has no attachment to Bayern.

The mentality of "if you can't have it, destroy it" is common among many people, so they started to mock.

Qin Ming didn't care about this at all.

Because there were more important things waiting for him.

Before the start of the 17th round of the Bundesliga, Qin Ming was informed by Dieter Hecking that he was ready to take a break.

Qin Ming naturally had no objection to this. He had basically played every minute of the game before, although he rarely played for the full 90 minutes, but he still felt tired.

Moreover, he estimates that he will most likely start every match in the Asian Cup, which starts on January 10th next year.

I need time to rest now, and I'd also like to go back to China to see my parents whom I haven't seen since I traveled through time.

Actually, he had spoken to his family on the phone before, but there wasn't much to say. It was just things like not to overwork, to take care of his health, and that the family had enough money.

By the way, several agents contacted him a few days ago, including well-known agents such as Raiola, Mendes, and Strutt.

But he wanted to wait until after the Asian Cup to discuss it, so he put it on hold for now.

The date was March 21nd.

"Wolves are different without Qin Ming, especially with the decline in attacking intensity on the left flank, and De Bruyne is also feeling unwell."

"It's likely that whenever Qin Ming has the ball, he attracts two or three players to help defend, which indirectly frees up De Bruyne and gives him a better environment to organize the offense."

"However, Wolfsburg ultimately won thanks to headers from Dost and Naldo, employing a high-ball, direct attacking strategy."

"After this round, the Bundesliga will officially enter the winter break, and the winter transfer window will soon open. According to reports from German media in September, Wolfsburg has negotiated with Chelsea multiple times, hoping to sign Schürrle for a high transfer fee."

"But Schürrle plays as a left winger, which happens to overlap with Qin Ming's position, and he was injured because of Perisic. So, does Wolfsburg still need Schürrle now?"

"I think Wolfsburg's top priority right now is to find a right-back, since Sebastian's performance hasn't been good enough, and Vieirinha is a winger by trade, so there are still some problems with his defense."

On sports platforms such as Dongqiudi, fans also started discussing it.
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Wolfsburg definitely won't buy Schürrle. How can someone who can't even secure a starting position at Chelsea compete with Qin Ming for a starting spot?
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Furthermore, Wolfsburg already has players like Caligiuri, so they have enough midfielders. What they lack most now are full-backs and strikers.
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[Excellent full-backs are hard to find these days; they're either regular starters at top clubs or they're very expensive.]
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[Leverkusen's Carvajal is quite good, but unfortunately he was sold by Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid signed a buy-back agreement, so he'll probably return at the end of the season.]
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The key issue is that Wolfsburg isn't very well-known, so top-level teams won't come. Perhaps we should consider adjusting our tactics.
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[Leaving aside the Wolfsburg issue, the Asian Cup is about to start, has Qin Ming returned to China?]
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Yes, some fans saw him at Shanghai airport. He'll probably join the national team in a few days to get some practice before heading to Australia.
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Hopefully, the Chinese national football team can bring us a delightful surprise for the New Year.
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The group stage will finish just before the Spring Festival; making it to the semifinals would be a success.
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To be honest, judging from the national team's recent friendly matches, I think they have a chance to reach the semi-finals.
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Have the group assignments been released yet?
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[It came out last March; we were in a group with Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea.]
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It seems that apart from Saudi Arabia, none of the other teams are very strong. We have a chance to compete for second place in the group and advance.
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[Are you kidding me? Historically, the Chinese national football team has never won against these three opponents in the Asian Cup, with a record of only 2 draws and 6 losses in 8 matches. In other words, the Chinese team only needs one victory to make history.]
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As Chinese fans looked forward to the Asian Cup, Qin Ming returned to his hometown of Shenzhen, a city filled with memories.

In Chinese culture, the roc symbolizes strength, freedom, lofty aspirations, and an indomitable spirit.

Therefore, this city also shares the same characteristics.

At noon, Qin Ming dragged his suitcase off the bus and looked at the environment, which was very different from what he remembered.

Changes with each passing day.

He recalled how, every time he returned home before his time travel, he would feel a sudden sense of unfamiliarity—perhaps due to changes in the streets and buildings, or perhaps due to the passage of time.
Qin Ming felt a pang of trepidation as he approached his hometown. Just as he was about to take a step, someone gently patted his shoulder.

"Xiaoming, why did it take you so long to come back after being abroad for several years? Your parents said you've made something of yourself. You're playing football in Germany, right? And you've even been selected for our national team."

A middle-aged woman carrying a shopping basket pointed with a smile at the banner at the entrance of the residential area, "The community just put it up last month, saying that you are now bringing honor to the country and making us proud!"

"Oh, Xiaoming, I've been waiting for you to come. I watch the Bundesliga on TV every day, and sometimes I even fall asleep because it's too late."

The uncle who was taking a nap was woken up and saw that it was Qin Ming, whom he had watched grow up. Compared to the aunt, he was a loyal football fan and naturally knew how good Qin Ming was.

He quickly wrapped himself in a down jacket and came out with a Chinese national team jersey in his hand. "You have to sign this for me. The fans in the fan group are so envious. They're always bragging to me about going to Germany to watch a game!"

Qin Ming felt a little embarrassed by the warm welcome. He took the jersey and marker and signed his name. Just as he was thinking of finding an excuse to leave, he heard a familiar voice.

"Hey, hey, hey! Stop shouting here, or my house will be surrounded again."

The short, curly-haired woman who walked out of the stairwell bore a striking resemblance to Qin Ming, especially their phoenix eyes, which were practically identical.

"Come on, son! Knowing you were coming back today, your dad and I bought a lot of groceries, all your favorites."

Tian Man affectionately took Qin Ming's arm.

Qin Ming smiled at the uncle and aunt, then followed them into the familiar home he remembered.

"You haven't been home for the past few years, how expensive could the plane ticket be?"

"You didn't even tell us before you came back to China to play football last time. Your dad and I were supposed to take time off to go to the stadium, but we couldn't buy tickets at the last minute."

"And you look so much thinner, is it because you're not used to the food there?"

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Mothers all over the world seem to be the same; even if they haven't seen their children for a long time, they are still as familiar with them as before.

"It's alright, I'm used to the food."

Qin Ming looked down at his muscles.

Although fans always say he has a slender build, there are actually no skinny professional athletes. He may not look too muscular on TV, but what you see in real life is definitely different from what you see on screen.

As for why they don't go home
Qin Ming had a vague suspicion that the original owner of this body was too arrogant.

He was an outstanding talent in China, but when he went abroad, he found that he was just so-so. Even though he put in so much effort, he still failed to achieve results.

He wants to escape.

Qin Ming looked down and counted the stairs, thinking of his younger self, who seemed to be just like this back then.

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Pushing open the security door and stepping into the house, Qin Ming glanced around and saw that the decor was in the style of the 90s, and the television, refrigerator, and other appliances were also quite old.

"I'm making quite a bit of money right now, how about we move to a nicer house?"

Qin Ming was somewhat unsure how to get along with his family.

(End of this chapter)