After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

(Did you all watch Trail Blazers' Yang Xiao's first game yesterday? He played really well, and his stats were quite comprehensive. His teammates were a bit selfish, but he still managed to score in double digits.)

(This section covers the three-chapter update and the 10,000-word update.)

(I'll finish explaining the process of how 272 was eliminated as soon as possible, without dragging it out.)

There are seven days left until the start of the World Cup finals.

During this training camp, Sterling had been thoroughly convinced by Yan Yuan's "military training."

Sterling discovered that no matter which path he played, he just couldn't beat this 18-year-old.

As the two played more and more football together, they started to communicate more.

Yan Yuan was never an unreasonable person. After Sterling was thoroughly convinced of his defeat, their relationship returned to normal.

Dell's problem is also a minor one.

Dell's opinions about Yan Yuan actually came more from the club level than from Yan Yuan himself.

Southgate also made his decision.

Southgate had Tottenham's management call Dier, and then Harry Kane gave Dier a pep talk, and Dier immediately became much more obedient.

Meanwhile, Tottenham's management conveyed a message to Harry Kane, urging him to strengthen management of the "Tottenham contingent" in the England team.

With the World Cup just around the corner, club honors must give way to national honors. Club rivalries and such should be put aside for now; the tournament is what matters most.

On the training ground.

Today, Yan Yuan had just finished a set of strength training and was wiping away sweat with a towel when he and Ali discussed in hushed tones what the afternoon's tactics class might entail.

A tall figure ran over.

It's Maguire.

Maguire first subconsciously glanced around the locker room, his gaze finally landing on Yan Yuan, before he quickly walked over.

His steps were heavy, and his face was more pale than ever before.

"Yan," Maguire's voice was low, tinged with disbelief and worry, as he held his phone screen directly in front of Yan Yuan.

"Look at this, buddy... This just popped up, and I swear, it's the dumbest, most ignorant thing I've ever seen."

Yan Yuan took the phone from Maguire with a puzzled look; the screen's light was somewhat dazzling.

It was a post on social media, and the poster's profile picture was one he knew all too well—272, his future teammate, the midfield maestro at the Emirates Stadium.

272 posted a thread.

There's nothing wrong with posting.

But the text in the post exudes a completely different, nauseating aura.

……

Let's rewind to a few days ago.

In a valuable mansion somewhere in London, 272 is enjoying a short vacation.

The sun was shining brightly, and the pool was sparkling, but a dark cloud seemed to hang over his heart.

The new information coming from the club was like a fine thorn, constantly pricking him.

He saw the club's official announcement that the new Chinese-British lad, Yan Yuan, 18 years old, had signed a record-breaking £1.58 million contract.

That alone isn't a big deal; the world of football is essentially a game of capital.

What truly fueled his anger was the detail—the signing fee.

He went to great lengths to find out the information through various connections and his network of contacts within the club's upper echelons.

Arsenal actually gave that young upstart a signing bonus of a whopping £1000 million!

"1000 million pounds!!!" 272 took a big gulp of chilled whiskey, the spicy liquid burning his throat, but it couldn't extinguish the evil fire in his heart.

He earns a top salary of £35 a week, a figure that puts him ahead of the vast majority of players.

But his signing fee...

He recalled the situation when he first joined the company; he thought his signing bonus was only a few million pounds.

On what grounds?

Why should a kid who played well in Hoffenheim for a year receive such preferential treatment?

Just because Wenger specifically requested him?

Just because he won two "watered-down Golden Boots"?

272 grew increasingly frustrated, overwhelmed by a feeling of being belittled and offended.

Yan Yuan's young, smiling face swayed in his drunken, blurry vision, as if mocking him.

272 opened another bottle of wine. Facing the empty room and his phone screen, the pent-up resentment mixed with the toxicity of alcohol finally erupted.

His fingers lashed out at the screen, a harsh, undisguised malice in his eyes, typing out words (I typed this word xx, those who know, know):

【Just found out some 『interesting』 details… that new CHxxK kid we signed got TEN MILLION QUID just for SIGNING HIS NAME? Hahaha! What a joke! While some of us actually EARN our stripes week in weekout! #Disgrace#】

(Just heard some "interesting" details... That Chinese kid we signed got £1000 million just for signing his name? Hahaha! What a joke! Some of our players are literally playing their hearts out every week! #Shame)

The post on page 272 was full of complaints about Yan Yuan receiving so much signing fee. In his eyes, Yan Yuan seemed to be the one who put in the most effort and worked the hardest, and he felt that the 1000 million should be his own.

That wasn't enough; his fingers continued to tap the screen frantically, turning his vicious attacks on a wider group: Chinese football fans.

The next paragraph is addressed to Chinese football fans:

【Look at all those chxxk yellow monkey fans cheering for him! Do they even understand FOOTBALL? Or are they just mindless SHEEP following the latest hype? Probably can't tell their butt from their elbow! Pathetic! They deserve each other! #ChxxkFans 】

(Look at those yellow-skinned monkey fans cheering for him! What do they know about football? Or are they just a bunch of brainless sheep blindly following the crowd? They probably can't even tell the difference between a butt and an elbow! How pathetic! They're a perfect match! #xxfans #ignorance)

Click send.

That post, filled with racism, personal attacks, and group insults, was like a dirty bomb, and was posted on social media by 272.

After posting, he didn't even look at it again; the intense dizziness and numbness from the alcohol made him want to sleep.

272 stumbled towards the bedroom, collapsed onto the bed, and instantly fell into a deep sleep.

He may still harbor a sense of arrogance in his subconscious:

He is a star player and Arsenal's highest-paid player.

What can Arsenal do to him?

Delete the post? Apologize?

What a joke! We'll talk about it tomorrow.

However, while he slept, the online world did not.

That post was like hot oil being poured into water.

Initially, only a few fans saw it and were shocked, sharing screenshots on fan forums.

The screenshots then spread like wildfire across major social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Arsenal fans, Premier League fans, European fans, Chinese fans, fans all over the world…

More and more people are seeing this shocking content.

Shock, anger, and disbelief surged like a tsunami in the comments section.

"Racist scum! 272, get out of Arsenal! Get out of the Premier League! Get out of the football world! #KickOzilOut"

"You're earning £35 a week and playing like crap, and you still have the nerve to be jealous of the newcomers? You're the biggest cancer at Arsenal! Look at Yan's stats last season, they're miles ahead of yours! How many goals did you even score last season?"

"There is no place for racism in football! @Arsenal @FA, if you don't take the strictest measures, you are condoning this scourge!"

"You idiot, you're one of the dumbest, most arrogant, and most brainless players I've ever seen in football. It's time for you to get out of here."

Yan Yuan's former club, Hoffenheim fans, and German fans also voiced their support.

"You're a complete madman! You've insulted Yan, you've insulted the rising stars who came from Hoffenheim and the Bundesliga! You don't deserve to be in the national team! Go back to your Turkey and stop disgusting us!"

"You are a disgrace to the German national team, a disgrace to the entire football world! Go back to your hometown, you have nothing to do with football for the rest of your life!"

The Chinese fans who were criticized also commented:

"Damn you! If Arsenal doesn't sack this idiot today, I'll blacklist him for life! Let's all unite and boycott him!"

"Shapi, you're doomed. Nobody can protect you this time. Just wait for your contract to be terminated and your suspension. Yan Shen, keep it up. The better you play, the more pain Shapi will suffer."

"Fuck you, you piece of trash! I've wanted to curse you for ages. You get paid the top salary but don't do any work, and you even dare to criticize the team's top new signing? Where do you get the nerve? Yan Yuan, at 18, won two Golden Boots, and he crushed you, you old dog. Stop playing football and go back to Türkiye to sell ice cream."

"You're like a dead fish with hyperthyroidism, you son of a bitch, your mother's fucked up." (Refined and easygoing)

"Ah, a dog without a mother." (Indeed.)

"I'm a long-time Arsenal fan, but I really can't stand this bastard today. @ArsenalOfficial, get rid of this tumor of yours right now, it's disgusting."

……

The criticisms in both Chinese and foreign comment sections are becoming increasingly sharp and intense.

Every minute, the number of reposts and comments is growing exponentially.

Angry fans began spontaneously flooding Arsenal's official account with protest messages, demanding the club take immediate action. Some started organizing to file complaints with the FA and anti-racism organizations.

As the morning sun rose over England and its rays shone into homes across the country, this post was no longer just a commotion among football fans; it completely ignited global sports media.

Spanish newspaper Marca (eye-catching headline): "Explosive scandal! 272 racist remarks attack Arsenal's rising star, teammates, and Chinese fans! Arsenal embroiled in PR crisis, England's rising star Yan Yuan subjected to unwarranted insults!"

German newspaper Bild: "272 is a disgrace to football! Former German international makes shameful remarks! Double Golden Boot winner, Hoffenheim legend, and England international Yan Yuan becomes a victim. Arsenal must sack him immediately! The honor of the Bundesliga title cannot be tarnished!"

These reports on the top five European football leagues are only one aspect.

English media coverage was even more direct; they not only reported on the incident but also directly named the Football Association and Arsenal.

The Guardian: "A disgrace to the Premier League: Arsenal star 272 launches racist attack on new teammate Yan Yuan! England international is being humiliated!"

The Mirror: "272's comments are a betrayal of the core values ​​of English football: Yan Yuan is not only the future of Arsenal, but also a treasure of our Three Lions. The time for zero tolerance has come!"

The Times: "At the heart of the storm: 272 racist remarks target 18-year-old national team star Yan Yuan, putting the FA and Arsenal to the test of legitimacy!"

The Independent: "This is the darkest moment for English football: our talented international has been subjected to racism in his own dressing room! 272 must leave, Arsenal and the FA bear undeniable responsibility!"

BBC Headlines published a strongly worded editorial: "A disgraceful moment for football: 272's comments are a trampling on the core values ​​of the sport. Arsenal and the FA must take decisive and swift action to show that we will not tolerate any form of racism. The victim, Yan Yuan, is not only an Arsenal player, but also a valuable asset and future hope of our England national team. Mishandling this matter will seriously damage the reputation of English football and the entire nation."

Other mainstream media outlets, such as Sky Sports, also provided in-depth coverage immediately, repeatedly emphasizing the seriousness of the incident and continuously broadcasting footage of angry protests from fans on social media.

The storm swept across the globe in an instant.

Major European sports media outlets reported on the scandal on their front pages or in prominent positions, with headlines pointing to "racism," "huge scandal," and "Arsenal crisis."

The reports widely cited the strong reactions from English media and fans, who unanimously agreed that this was a serious challenge to the values ​​of football.

In China, this news was like detonating a super bomb.

The headlines on platforms such as Xinlang Sports and Tengxun Sports were instantly dominated by entries related to "272".

The news headlines were filled with words like "unforgivable," "strongly condemned," and "must be severely punished."

The insulting screenshots in post 272 were widely circulated, igniting the anger of hundreds of millions of Chinese fans.

Uh, the dog is about to die.