Team Spirit

Chapter 133 (1 words) Lu Kai's Return, Another Year's FIFA World Player of the Year Award Ceremony

The Dartford stadium was packed with 6,000 spectators.

Furthermore, since there is construction going on next door, banners will be hung up to cover it up so as not to affect the aesthetics.

As a result, this place became the best advertising wall.

Whenever there is a major match at Dartford's home ground, a giant tifo is displayed, which has earned Dartford a place on many media outlets' lists of "football's most intimidating home grounds".

It is considered by many to be the "home ground with the best atmosphere".

Today, the banner here depicts a battlefield, with Dartford players standing on horseback, many broken Royal Betis shields on the ground, and slain enemy soldiers, including cartoon images of players such as Joaquín, Denilson Assunção, and Platts.

Therefore, although the number of home fans was not as large as in the Real Betis game, the intensity and tension of this match were no less than in the previous one.

Real Betis' lineup remains largely unchanged, but starting center forward Thomas has returned from injury:
Denilson, João Thomas, Joaquin

Kapi, Ito, Assun
Fernandez, Filipescu, Rivas, Varela
Platts

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Dartford adopted a 3-4-3 formation to counter Real Betis' wingers:
Ashley Young, Beckford, Madeira
Lu Kai, Barton, Ten Hag, Ribery
Williams, Williams, Duff

Casper

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Lu Kai replaced Xiao Li.

As a result, Dartford lost their midfield core. The double pivot of Barton and Ten Hag strengthened the defense and had some ability to pass the ball out, but could not contribute much in terms of attack.

Dartford's attack relies entirely on the two flanks.

This also demonstrates Green Gun's stance.

Let's give it our all!
Let's see whose flying wing is sharper!
If Dartford can once again suppress Betis, the value of their wingers will likely skyrocket.

With a whistle, the game begins.

As the trailing team, Betis initially showed more initiative.

In the fifth minute, Assunção tested his accuracy with a long-range shot.

Kasper refused to make a mistake and caught the ball.

"Assunção was a key contributor to Roma's Serie A title win and became the team's midfield linchpin after transferring to Real Betis."

"He was also a player famous for his free-kick technique, nicknamed 'Angel's Foot'!"

"In the recent league match against Deportivo La Coruña, Assunção hit the post three times in a row with his free kicks, a tribute to Lu Kai's four consecutive crossbar strikes!"

This is a joke made by La Liga fans about Assunção.

Hitting the post three times during the match certainly demonstrates good footwork, but it also means missing out on three goals.

Hitting the goalpost is a skill that can only be performed, not practiced in real life.

In the seventh minute, Madeira took the initiative, speeding past Fernandez on the right wing.

boom!
Madeira crosses the ball.

Rivas clears the ball with a header.

Itto passes the ball out from outside his own penalty area, and Assunção takes possession of the ball, intending to launch a counter-attack.

But Lu Kai and Ashley Young, who had chased after him, immediately surrounded him.

Assanson dribbled laterally, attempting to shake off the two players.

But Lu Kai made a close-range sliding tackle, accurately clearing the ball away. Ashley Young caught up with the ball, dribbled into the penalty area, and unleashed a powerful shot.

boom!
Platz made a brilliant save, blocking the ball.

But Beckford scored on the rebound immediately.

The football went into the net.

"GOAL! One to zero!"

"Datford, a winning start!"

"This opportunity was created by a beautiful interception in the attacking third, which started with Lu Kai's successful tackle."

The riverside stadium erupted in cheers.

Green and white surged.

The green gun pierced the heart of the Suncity citizens.

They widened the score gap with Real Betis.

Some Real Betis fans immediately turned off their TVs.

Some people even started rants in the chat room about the team's poor performance this season.

They can't even beat a League Two team, what the hell is going on!

In response, rational Betis fans said: Don't get excited, even Premier League teams have been defeated by Green Gunners.

Everton: MMP!

In the 15th minute, Assunção passed the ball to the right wing, and Joaquín delivered a precise 45-degree cross to center forward Thomas.

The latter headed the ball towards the goal, but it was saved by Kasper.

With the addition of a dominant center forward, Real Betis's threat became more multifaceted, and Joaquín's attacking prowess was further unleashed.

In the 28th minute, Madeira received the ball on the wing and once again blasted past Fernandez, beating him out of the way before crossing the ball from the byline.

Beckford let the ball slip through his defense because he knew that, based on the team's movement, there would be teammates behind him.

Sure enough, Ashley Young pounced on the loose ball at the far post and fired a shot.

However, because the leg was extended too far, the kick actually flew away.

The fans at the scene let out a sigh of regret.

That's Ashley Young. If it were young players like Ribery or Valbuena, the fans would already be criticizing him.

In the 35th minute, Assunção made a diagonal pass to Joaquín.

Joaquin went one-on-one against Williams, but Lu Kai quickly returned to defend, and Joaquin could only pass back to Assunção before Lu Kai arrived.

The latter chipped the ball deep into the penalty area without stopping it.

Thomas shoved Williams aside and passed the ball back to the front of the goal just before it went out of bounds.

Carpi surged forward, shaking off Ten Hag, and unleashed a powerful shot at the ball.

Kasper failed to reach the ball.

"GOAL! One to one! Real Betis have pulled one back."

"Although Assunção has been criticized by the Brazilian national team and Roma for his defensive shortcomings, as a defensive midfielder with excellent footwork, he is very strong in attack."

"He clearly gave Real Betis's devil wings a boost today."

In the 41st minute, Lu Kai made a run down the left flank.

Upon seeing this, Ribery immediately launched an attack with a long pass, looking for Lu Kai.

After controlling the ball with his chest, Lu Kai, before it even hit the ground, used a scorpion kick to pass it across from behind to Ashley Young, who was coming down the left flank.

The latter took a shot inside the penalty area.

The quality of the shot was significantly improved compared to the previous one.

But Platz made a superb save, denying the ball once again.

Ashley Young is really in for a world of trouble.

In the 45th minute, Assunção launched an attack with a long pass, looking for Denilson on the left wing.

The latter successfully broke the offside trap, received the ball, and rushed into the penalty area, heading straight for the goal.

Casper strikes.

Denilson used two stepovers to open up Kaspar's groin, then scored with a nutmeg.

By the time Kasper realized what was happening, it was too late.

The football rolled into the goal.

"GOAL! Two to one! Real Betis have taken the lead!"

"Denilson scored with both his long and short shots, showcasing his technical superiority. In one-on-one situations, his stepovers are deadly for defenders!"

"This makes the aggregate score 5-5! Dartford are temporarily in the lead thanks to four away goals."

"Who could have imagined that Real Betis' counterattack would be so swift? Betis fans who gave up watching the game are now returning to their TVs."

The first half ended immediately.

Both sides returned to the locker room.

Dartford emphasized their defense against Assunção.

In the previous match, Lu Kai played in the attacking midfield position and effectively stifled Assunção's attacking organization.

With Lu Kai moving to the wing and Barton retreating, Assunção's playing environment improved significantly, allowing him to perform exceptionally well.

Real Betis, on the other hand, emphasized limiting Green's right flank, mainly targeting the technically skilled Madeira.

In the first half, because Lu Kai frequently participated in defense, Ashley Young was unable to launch any effective attacks.

Overall, Dartford's attack needs to be fast, not slow.

Previously, Betis had been led astray by Dartford, who had been playing a fast-paced game.

Now they are preparing to try a slower offensive.

This also makes it easier to leverage the superior skills of wingers.

Fifteen minutes later, the two sides switched sides and resumed play.

In the 52nd minute, Barton made a diagonal pass to Ashley Young.

Ashley Young stopped abruptly inside the penalty area, turned and delivered a cross, but slipped and fell to the ground.

Madeira had barely received the ball when it was poked away by the opponent.

Ribery, following up from the back row, unleashed a powerful shot at the ball, but the angle was limited and the ball went wide.

In the 59th minute, Lu Kai made a long pass to find Madeira on the right wing.

Betis immediately launched a double attack on Madeira.

When Madeira saw that things were not going well, she did not force her way in, but instead passed the ball back to Ten Hag.

Teng Hai strikes again from the side.

Barton unleashed a long-range shot, but it was saved by the in-form Platz.

In the 64th minute, Ashley Young broke through on the left wing and crossed the ball, creating a corner kick.

After the corner kick was taken, Beckford headed the ball on at the near post.

Lu Kai controlled the ball with his thigh, then turned halfway and poked it into the goal.

However, the referee signaled that the goal was disallowed.

Because after Lu Kai controlled the ball, it flew to the side and hit his teammate Williams' arm, causing him to pause and change direction, allowing Lu Kai to then poke the ball.

The fans at the riverside stadium were very dissatisfied and booed the referee.

In the 66th minute, Assunção once again sent a long pass to Joaquín on the right wing.

However, Williams anticipated the pass and attacked early.

Joaquin was forced to contest the header with Williams.

As a result, he twisted his ankle upon landing due to the unevenness of the court and was forced to leave the game.

Alfonso came on as a substitute.

The Real Betis manager was extremely dissatisfied, yelling from the sidelines: "What the hell is this stadium? It's a complete vegetable patch!"

"If you don't have money, don't play in European competitions, okay?"

"What a menace! What are we supposed to do about our league now?"

Real Betis' goal this season is to qualify for the Champions League, and if Joaquín's injury becomes even slightly more serious, their chances are gone.

We can't expect Denilson to help us.

In the 71st minute, Madeira faced two defenders on the right wing again. He tried to break through but was dispossessed and lost the ball.

Denilson received the ball and dribbled forward, feinting to cut inside past Ribery, then sprinted down the wing and completed a cross before Ten Hag could arrive.

Thomas stirred things up in the penalty area, preventing anyone from touching the ball.

Alfonso pounced on the loose ball at the far post and fired a shot.

The football went into the net.

Denilson turned to look at his coach.

Real Betis manager: Dejan, I was too loud just now!

"GOAL! Three to one!"

Real Betis come back from a 1-0 deficit to win 3-1!

"This is crazy!"

"With this, they overtook Dartford with a 6-5 aggregate score! They've got one foot in the UEFA Cup Round of 16!"

"Real Betis' wings have truly taken flight today."

"In contrast, Dartford wasted a lot of chances today, especially Ashley Young, who was out of sorts."

Ashley Young is gradually becoming like Werner.

If you're talking about skill level, he creates a lot of opportunities that others can't.

You say he's strong, but he also squanders opportunities, missing all sorts of shots, prioritizing having fun.

Dartford quickly made a substitution.

Amorim replaced Ten Hag.

Ten Hag's slow movement was a major reason for the numerous goals conceded today.

Amorin has a wider coverage area.

Moreover, compared to the clumsy Tenhay, Amorin's individual skills are better, including his passing.

After all, Ten Hag is a player from the previous era, and he's much rougher.

In addition, Valbuena replaced Ribery, who was running out of energy.

In the 75th minute, Valbuena was fouled while dribbling across the right flank, resulting in a free kick.

Lu Kai's master-level "Crescent Moon Blade" directly attacks the goal.

when!
The football hit the edge of the post and bounced out.

If the ball were on the left, it would probably have gone in.

Unfortunately, it was a free kick off to the right.

"Oh! Lu Kai hit the pillar. Did he catch it from Asongsang?"

The Real Betis players also looked at their teammates.

Asongsang smiled sheepishly.

His three shots hitting the woodwork were truly a disservice to his teammates.

In the 76th minute, Lu Kai executed a series of stepovers on the left flank, successfully outmaneuvering Itto with a "stepover stun," and then delivered a brilliant pass.

Ashley Young received the ball on the left side of the penalty area and attempted a curling shot, but he couldn't keep it out; the ball drifted away and flew into the stands.

In the 79th minute, Denilson once again made a series of dribbles on the wing, but Valbuena, Amorin, Duff and other players double-teamed him, with two of them having more energy.

Valbuena ultimately made the steal.

Amorin then launched a counterattack with a long pass, finding the center of the world – Lu Kai.

Lu Kai used the bonus from the [Side Wing] to instantly increase his speed and leave Asongsang behind.

Facing Ito's defense, Lu Kai feigned a cut inside before heading to the byline.

Ito therefore turned completely around and raced against Lu Kai.

However, Lu Kai suddenly flicked the ball, slowed down, and cut inside from behind Ito.

The football then passed through the Ito Tunnel and met up with Lu Kai on the other side of the mountain.

[Flexible Inside Cut], immediate results!

Ashley Young pulls down full-back Varela on the left.

Beckford then pulled away Betis' center-back.

Lu Kai successfully cut inside, directly penetrating the left side of the penalty area.

He drew his bow and drew his arrow.

A powerful tiger-style shot.

Forced entry!

“GOAL!!!”

"2-3! Lu Kai pulls a goal back for Dartford! The aggregate score is tied again, 6-6. But Dartford still leads on away goals! They've regained control of the game!"

"Real Betis clearly did not expect Lu Kai to have such a sharp inside-cutting technique."

"They focused most of their energy on Madeira and Ashley Young."

"In this way, Dartford's four-wing attack strategy has indeed worked, at least it is no less effective than Real Betis' two-wing attack strategy."

Betis substituted Miguel for Capi to replenish the energy of their central players.

In the 82nd minute, Alfonso made a clever run and looked like he was about to get the ball.

Barton pulled him down from behind.

Patton was subsequently given a yellow card.

Lu Kai gestured to Alfred, and defender Davis replaced center forward Beckford.

The team switched to a 4-4-2 formation.

Ashley Young and Madeira took the lead, one tall and one fast!
Ashley Young is happy; Madeira is fast.

In the 85th minute, Miguel created a free kick while dribbling laterally from the center circle.

Assunção took a tactical free kick, sending the ball into the penalty area.

Williams headed the ball away from the high ground to the left.

Denilson controls the ball, feints twice, and then crosses it.

Lu Kai headed the ball away to the vicinity of the penalty spot.

Alfonso's volley went wide.

"Datford had a close call; they were almost killed by Alfonso!"

"Alfred's substitution just now was very wise; they need to hold onto their lead!"

After all, this is Real Betis' away game, so their goals will be more valuable.

In the 87th minute, Dartford had possession of the ball. After a brief press by Real Betis in the attacking third, their defense immediately retreated and holed up in their own half.

Play a minimalist offense and defense game.

When attacking, they unleash their full firepower; when defending, they park the bus in front of the goal.

This could also lure Dartford out, drawing them out of their hole and increasing Real Betis's success rate in counter-attacks.

Get more in one fell swoop.

But... as the team leading in the overall score, how could Lu Kai possibly continue to move forward after the ball came to his feet?
Lu Kai held the ball a little past the center line and remained motionless.

Time passes like this.

Real Betis' manager sent Alfonso over to harass them.

After Lu Kai passed the ball back, it circled around and was passed back to Barton's feet.

This time, Lu Kai pulled off some fancy tricks.

He shielded the rolling soccer ball with his right foot, guiding it backward, and then, using his left foot as a pivot, spun around with the ball.

Two full laps.

It fully embodies the style of a compass.

A spinning top is also a top!
The Real Betis players were already red-hot at that moment.

If you hold the ball and don't move, it's a tactical ...aunt.

So this clumsy compass rotation is like a ginseng rooster!
If your movements were even a little more flashy, it wouldn't have had such a mocking effect!
Alfonso, Itto, and Assunsan all lunged at Lu Kai.

As a result, Lu Kai took the initiative, using a high-speed pass to get past the three opponents before they could surround him.

The speed was terrifying. Joaquin on the bench was dumbfounded.

Is Lu Kai's explosive power really that outstanding?

Even if it were the very beginning of the race, let alone now that it's the final moments of the race, Joaquin's acceleration wouldn't be at this level.

Lu Kai's dribble past his opponent triggered a chain reaction in Real Betis' defense, with defenders rushing to cover him.

boom!
Lu Kai presented the [Overclocking Scalpel].

Ashley Young pushes the ball.

But Platts anticipated the attack perfectly and came out early, blocking all of Ashley Young's shooting angles.

The football bounced out of the penalty area.

After receiving the ball, Lu Kai turned and dribbled back, shaking off Betis's pursuit.

Betis took the opportunity to adjust their defensive positioning and put the bus back in.

Seeing that Betis' players were unwilling to leave the penalty area, Lu Kai once again shielded the ball on the inside, tiptoed, and turned the ball backward!
Yuanshen, start!
Coupled with Lu Kai's smile, who could resist?

Miguel charged straight at Lu Kai and delivered a flying tackle.

Focus on the person, not the ball!
Once Lu Kai completes a full circle, he will definitely take off from the spot.

However, Lu Kai only managed to complete less than a quarter of a turn.

As Miguel hooked the ball behind him with his right foot, he slid in.

Lu Kai immediately pulled the ball back, flicked it with his heel... [Rainbow Dribble]!
The ball and the player flew over Miguel.

Let's take coolness to the extreme!
After landing, Lu Kai didn't wait for the ball to bounce before chipping it with the outside of his foot, exploiting the gap left by Miguel and sending it perfectly into the right side of the penalty area.

Madeira started immediately, arriving with the ball.

Real Betis' defense was breached, and several players gathered towards Madeira.

Boldly deploy shovels to block the way ahead.

The player behind him went to the far end of the goal to prepare a header clearance.

It was a mess.

However, Madeira raised his right foot and delivered a triangular back pass!
Lu Kai rushed to the penalty spot, unmarked, and easily took a shot.

He even deliberately pushed a half-high ball.

This prevents players at the far end from blocking the ball with their feet.

Swish!
The football created white waves.

“GOAL!!!”

"Three to three! Lu Kai scores again!"

"A beautiful spin in place, I would call it the Lu Kai Spin!"

"The rainbow flick that followed was simply full of imagination."

"Madera's handling is also very mature. Compared to Ashley Young on the left wing, who can only shoot but can't score, Madera's performance this season is undoubtedly a level above!"

"Huh, what's Alfonso doing...?"

On the field, Miguel, who had been humiliated by being beaten, hadn't even reacted yet, but their striker Alfonso had completely lost his temper and charged straight at Lu Kai, who had scored the goal.

Patton rushed over immediately, but it was too far away.

Lu Kai noticed Alfonso, but before Alfonso could actually attack him, he adopted a defensive stance, which was really unbecoming.

What if they were just emotionally charged and rushed towards someone behind Lu Kai?
Isn't Lu Kai's defensive stance ridiculous?
Lu Kai then looked at Ashley Young.

Their eyes met.

Ashley Young, who had originally taken a step back, could only use that step as a charging step, rushing out to block Lu Kai.

boom!
Alfonso made a diving tackle, knocking Ashley Young to the ground.

Lu Kai dodged in time to avoid being caught in the crossfire, demonstrating his elegance.

The players from both sides then separated the two.

Alfonso paid a heavy price for his irrational behavior, being sent off with a red card.

Real Betis manager was furious on the sidelines!

Is Alfonso, who was loaned from Barcelona, ​​out of his mind?
So what if Lu Kai scored a goal?
With the aggregate score tied at 6-6, Real Betis could have secured a dramatic victory with a goal!

The aggregate score is now 7-6, but Real Betis managed to equalize with a goal!

There's always a chance!

But with you ejected, the team is down to ten men against eleven, and there's really no chance of a comeback!

If you can't even do this, what kind of football game are you playing?
In response, Lu Kai had to say that the seemingly simple statement in the "Spinning Top is also a Luo" entry, "The opponent's probability of taking the card is increased," is actually extremely dangerous.

The effects are terrifying.

That's too much of a target of hatred.

Soon, the game entered stoppage time.

In the second minute of stoppage time, Denilson made a fancy breakthrough and then passed the ball, finally showing his maturity.

Assunção unleashed a long-range shot.

Amorin's shameless collision caused Assunsan to be kicked and fall to the ground.

It looks like he's injured too.

A conflict broke out between the two sides.

Finally, the referee showed yellow cards to Amorim and substitute Ten Hag on the bench.

Amorim was penalized for a foul, while Ten Hag was penalized for taunting his opponent.

Ten Hag was injured in a match against Real Betis, and now that the opponent has also lost a player, he feels a sense of balance and has designated Amorim, who stood up for him, as his successor!

The camera focused on Asongsang, who was helplessly helped off the field.

Because the free-kick position he created himself was precisely his sweet spot for free kicks.

As the king of free kicks in Rome, Assunção's free kick ability can be compared with that of Mihajlovic, Juninho, Beckham, and others.

Some star players even said that Assunção taking a free kick from the sweet spot is equivalent to taking a penalty kick!
However, Real Betis has more than just Assunção as a free-kick specialist.

Their goalkeeper, Platz, rushed from the backfield to the frontfield.

In 2000, this goalkeeper once pierced the goal guarded by Casillas at the Bernabéu, demonstrating why a goalkeeper had to make things difficult for another goalkeeper!
boom!
Platz took a free kick with a beautiful curve, which indeed went over the wall and was extremely fast.

when!
It also hit the pillar!
Both Lu Kai and he were poisoned by Asongsang!
The football bounced towards the sideline, and Ashley Young successfully won possession.

Valbuena immediately rushed towards the center circle.

There were only nine Real Betis players on the field, and they were all in Dartford's half, with only one open goal.

Therefore, although Valbuena was in an offside position, there was no offside in their own half.

As long as Ashley Young makes a pass, the game is in the bag!

Valbuena was shocked to find out what she was seeing; she was nearly driven mad with anger.

Ashley Young flicked the ball forward a step, preparing for a long-range lob shot!

Is that really necessary, bro?
You're obsessed!
boom!
Real Betis defender Varela rushed over and knocked Ashley Young aside.

Ashley Young watched helplessly as the football slipped further and further away from him.

The next moment, Varela rushed towards the ball.

But after Ashley Young got the ball, Lu Kai didn't rush forward; instead, he ran in front of Varela.

Lu Kai was worried that Ashley Young would lose the ball, so he waited a little longer on the sidelines, at least to be a passing option.

As the Real Betis manager said, Dartford seemed to be in the lead, but the opponent could easily equalize with a single goal and send the game into extra time.

Stability is clearly more important than offense.

As it turned out, Lu Kai actually got his chance.

Without him, Varela would have made the interception, and Real Betis might have been able to score a last-minute equalizer!
boom!
Lu Kai flicked the ball away, shaking off Varela.

Valbuena is preparing to start his run near the halfway line, and Lu will definitely pass the ball...

boom!
Lu Kai lobs a shot from midfield!
More than 55 meters away from the goal!
It wasn't that Lu Kai deliberately didn't pass the ball to Valbuena, but rather that he saw the referee seemed ready to blow the whistle to end the game.

If the ball is passed, the referee will most likely blow the whistle to end the game, not giving Dartford a chance to finish the counter-attack, because time has already expired.

However, when it comes to shooting, if the ball flies into the air before the referee's whistle, and there is a chance of scoring, the referee will not blow the whistle prematurely.

The whistle blows when the ball is still in the air, usually because it's a clearance ball and there's no possibility of a direct goal.

Anyone who blows the whistle prematurely when there's a direct chance of a goal in football is a gambler who wants to control the score; they're on a mission!
Sure enough, the referee put the whistle in his mouth and did not blow it.

boom!
The football bounced towards the goal from inside the penalty area.

It successfully hit the net.

"GOAL! 4-3! Dartford wins at home! Double victory over Real Betis!"

"Congratulations to Dartford, they've made history!"

"For a lower-level league to reach the round of 16 in their first UEFA Cup appearance is simply remarkable!"

"Congratulations to Lu Kai, he has also completed a hat trick!"

"It seems that his previous move to play left winger for the England youth national team was not a spur-of-the-moment decision; he truly has the ability to dominate on the left flank!"

"It's just that compared to the mid lane, which has more options, going to the side lane isn't cost-effective for Lu Kai."

"At least in this game, Dartford's attacking organization was far inferior to that of the previous game. Moreover, they conceded more goals when their midfield was breached."

After the match, the Real Betis manager expressed his dissatisfaction with the game: "Datford's stadium is of extremely poor quality."

"Now I finally understand why Arsenal would rather forgo match tickets than not move their stadium from here to Highbury."

"It is a dereliction of duty for UEFA to have such a stadium in the UEFA Cup!"

"Furthermore, Lu Kai's spinning around was a clear act of provocation, and his character is extremely poor."

"This action should be banned in football!"

In response, Lu Kai said: "This move is part of our tactics. If we want to ban it, then we should first ban Real Betis' defensive actions in the final moments."

“When I stood there motionless, they didn’t even come out to press me. I believe the game could have ended at that point.”

"Just as you can't demand that the losing team must attack and not defend, you certainly can't demand that the attacking team must attack and not control the ball, right?"

"As for whether my character is bad, I believe that at least I did not maliciously make a flying tackle on other players."

“Alfonso received the punishment he deserved, but Miguel was definitely targeting our people. He escaped a red card, and we didn’t pursue the matter.”

Watching Lu Kai speak eloquently in front of the media, Ten Hah took out his notebook.

He wanted to write down everything Lu Kai said.

This way, he can dominate the press conferences from now on and defeat his opponents three times!
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Sky Sports: "Green Gunners continue their miracle run, defeating Real Betis twice to advance to the UEFA Cup Round of 16!"

BBC: "The last one left! All Premier League teams competing in the UEFA Cup this season have been eliminated, with only League Two side Dartford remaining!"

The Times: "Premier League Champions League Victory! Manchester United and Arsenal advance as group winners, Newcastle as group runners-up, only Liverpool as group runners-up drop into the UEFA Cup alongside Dartford!"

Bild: "Bayern Munich suffers a shock Champions League exit, the German dark horse makes a stunning comeback! German teams have performed worse this year than even a League Two team!"

Les Echos: "Lu Kai has nine goals and four assists, currently leading the UEFA Cup top scorer list! Green Gunners dominate, while Madeira remains the top assist provider with one goal and six assists!"

Manchester Evening News: "The Lu Kai spin has inspired imitations from various football stars. This technique, which is neither too difficult nor very useful, has become a legend amidst good-natured banter!"

Black and red.

Many things become popular after being criticized.

The Lu Kai spin was originally a derogatory term, and many star players initially imitated it to prove that this technique was not difficult.

But instead, it sparked a wave of enthusiasm.

As the instigator of this trend, Lu Kai naturally became the ultimate beneficiary of this surge in popularity.

Years later, this move will be as classic as the Marseille turn!
As for the specific effects... if you think it has no effect, then you're just trash.

As long as it works very well for me, Lu Kai, that's enough.

Only such a unique skill can be called a secret technique!
It's something everyone can learn, so it's become commonplace.

December 17th, League Two, Round 22.

Dartford will host Peterborough United.

The team's second-choice goalkeeper, Scott, got the starting opportunity.

Ashley Young, whose performance in European competitions was nothing short of scathing, finally found his rhythm in this match, scoring two goals and providing an assist to help his team secure a resounding 4-0 victory.

Awarded Player of the Match.

Dartford have successfully climbed back to second place in League Two! They've entered the automatic promotion zone!

However, according to professional scouts, this is the best proof that "Ashley Young is not yet able to play in high-level competitions such as European matches".

On the contrary, Madeira has become a target for many teams in the winter transfer window.

However, neither Madeira nor Lukay intends to make any deals during the winter transfer window.

There is only one person who is eligible for Madeira, and he has not yet entered English football!

Furthermore, even local Dartford fans didn't talk about Ashley Young after the match.

It's not that Ashley Young is no longer Green Gun's favorite, but rather that something big is happening today.

The Golden Globe Awards have been announced!

Of course, this year, due to the awards ceremony for the World Cup and other related awards, the FIFA World Player of the Year award ceremony will be held in a grand manner.

The Golden Globe Awards, on the other hand, are simply announced.

But since it is a top-level award, the presence or absence of a song and dance gala does not affect its prestige or historical status.

Ronaldo made a successful comeback thanks to his outstanding performance at the 2002 World Cup.

Kahn was the runner-up in the World Cup and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season. He has a very high overall rating and has continued his excellent performance from last year.

Unfortunately, Bayern Munich's recent humiliating elimination from the Champions League was their biggest weakness.

Zidane won the Champions League last season, but his performance in the World Cup was poor, and he was also embroiled in a financial scandal, which resulted in his club teammate Roberto Carlos losing a lot of votes.

Therefore, Carlos finished second in the Ballon d'Or.

Kahn is third.

Zidane is fourth.

Ballack, the four-time runner-up, is fifth. Considering Bayern's poor performance this season after signing him, this ranking is probably even higher.

Henry the Red Gun King, VI.

Lu Kai, the "King of Green Guns," was not even eligible to be included in the shortlist of 100 candidates because he did not play in the top league.

Raul is seventh.

Rivaldo is eighth.

Turkish international Bastürk is ninth, having made a name for himself purely through European competitions.

Piero, number ten.

However, the Ballon d'Or is just a warm-up...

December 18, Madrid City Hall, Spain.

The 2002 FIFA Awards Ceremony and the 2002 FIFA World Player of the Year Award Ceremony were held in grand style.

The reason this year's awards ceremony was held here was because Florentino Pérez strongly advocated for it.

Because Real Madrid will have a great harvest of honors this year.

After yesterday's match, Lu Kai and Eva flew to Spain to attend today's awards ceremony.

It's not that Lu Kai favors Eva.

It was because Eva had also received an invitation from the organizers.

"Alright, now stepping onto the red carpet are Zhu Xi, a famous and popular football star from England's Royal Dartford VCD Football Club, and captain Lu Kai!"

"And beside him is French actress Eva Green, whose second season of 'My Love Diary in Assengreen' remains incredibly popular!"

"Spanish fans should be familiar with Lu Kai, especially Seville fans. Just a few days ago, Lu Kai, playing in League Two, led his team to a double victory over La Liga powerhouse Real Betis, leading the team to the UEFA Cup Round of 16 for the first time in their history!"

"This is an outstanding achievement!"

"People have always looked down on Lu Kai's statistics because he plays in lower-level leagues, but so far, he has nine goals and four assists in the UEFA Cup, ranking first in the top scorer list and second in the assist list."

"Perhaps in a few years, we will see him on this red carpet again... as a candidate!"

The host is saying nice things to everyone he meets today.

After all, it's an awards ceremony; the most important thing is to have a lively atmosphere.

During the interview, the host asked Luke Datford about his goals for this season.

Lu Kai: "Our primary goal is definitely to advance, followed by the EFL Cup... Overall, we are currently moving in the right direction."

Host: "What about the UEFA Cup? Have you considered going a step further?"

Lu Kai smiled and said, "As a newcomer to European competition, we are already very satisfied with our current results."

The host then asked Eva, "Eva, you look beautiful today! We know from several well-known entertainment media outlets that you have landed a role in the Hollywood blockbuster 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' and will be the female lead in this film."

"Then what should I do with 'My Love Diary in Asen Green'?"

That's right.

With her immense popularity, Eva beat out the unknown Kayla and became the new "Elizabeth Swann"!
Eva Green was prepared for this question. She looked at Lu Kai and said, "My love for Dartford is eternal, but now I have to leave for a while."

"I promise I will come back."

"Because even if I'm willing to give up Green Gun's fans, I can't bear to give up Lu Kai!"

The fans at the scene screamed wildly.

Lu Kai then promptly added, "I'd also like to take this opportunity to advertise: we'll be casting for the female lead in 'My Love Diary at Asenza.' We hope all girls who love football will apply. For specific casting criteria and contact information, please visit the Dartford website!"

The male host smiled helplessly and said, "You've saved at least two hundred thousand pounds in advertising costs!"

Today's event is very grand.

More than 400 media outlets were present!
The female host was clearly interested.

Although she knew the competition would be fierce, she would definitely submit her resume.

Soon after entering the venue, the actual awards ceremony began.

The first awards to be presented are those related to the 2002 World Cup.

The first award was quite controversial.

It's called the World Cup Fair Play Award.

The winner is the Belgian team.

The controversy lies in the fact that the award was originally intended for the South Korean team, who have been incredibly generous during this World Cup, contributing far more money than the Japanese team.

Therefore, their grades were also better.

However, due to the overwhelming resistance, the award ultimately went to Belgium.

The last sentence of the Belgian national team coach's acceptance speech was: "Finally, I would like to thank one person. Without his courage to stand up and point out the shady practices of certain teams, allowing the fans to see the true colors of those teams, this trophy would not be in my hands!"

"That person is... Lu Kai!"

This is clearly referring to the South Korean team.

The camera then focused on Lu Kai, who flashed a bright white smile, looking completely at ease.

Korean fans will never forget that smile and vow to take revenge on Lu Kai.

South Korean officials immediately initiated discussions regarding "why Lu Kai has South Korean blood."

The Belgians, on the other hand, had a very favorable impression of Lu Kai.

Especially some young, ambitious players who have been involved in football for a long time.

Some of them are called De Bruyne, some Hazard, and others Lukaku, Kompany, Courtois, Fellaini, and Mertens.

The subsequent World Cup Best Goalkeeper award went to Kahn, also known as the Yashin Award.

Ronaldo, the Golden Boot winner of the World Cup.

Hong Myung-bo won the World Cup Bronze Ball award.

Kahn won the World Cup Silver Ball award.

Ronaldo won the World Cup Golden Ball award.

(End of this chapter)