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

Two days after the investigation concluded.

Press room at the Kearney training ground in London.

Normally, this place is filled with a relaxed atmosphere of previewing or summarizing matches, but today it is unusually solemn.

The audience was packed, with cameras and microphones pointed at the podium. Reporters whispered among themselves, and the air was thick with the tension of anticipation for major news.

Chief Communications Officer of Arsenal Football Club.

A middle-aged woman in a dark suit with a serious expression sat upright at the front of the stage.

She didn't waste time with pleasantries and went straight to the point, her voice clearly carried throughout the hall through the microphone:

Good afternoon, friends from the media.

The reason for gathering everyone today is to issue an official investigation statement regarding the recent online rumors targeting Mr. Yan Yuan, a player and captain of our club.

The venue fell silent instantly, with only the clicking of camera shutters.

"Following rigorous internal verification by the club and in cooperation with independent, internationally accredited digital forensics and legal authorities, we can now officially announce:"

All false accusations against Mr. Yan Yuan are malicious fabrications. We have a complete chain of evidence proving that this was a premeditated, well-funded scheme using high-tech digital forgery.

This malicious incident, aimed at tarnishing the public image of an outstanding athlete, constitutes a serious violation of the law.

Her wording was precise, directly characterizing the incident as a "malicious incident" and "illegal."

This instantly elevated the seriousness of the incident, moving it beyond the scope of ordinary gossip.

As soon as he finished speaking, a reporter in the audience immediately raised his hand to ask a question.

"Hello, spokesperson! I'm a reporter from The Daily Telegraph. Has the club identified the person behind this? Are there any specific suspects?"

The spokesperson wore a cold smile. Instead of answering directly, she spoke in a clear and slow tone:

"Based on our in-depth investigation, the technical operation that created the fake video, through complex IP tracing, can be linked to the Iberian Peninsula region."

She paused deliberately, letting the word "Iberian Peninsula" echo in the air.

That's the peninsula where Spain and Portugal are located.

And La Liga giants Barcelona are there.

She continued, "More importantly, our investigation shows that the funds used to bribe some unscrupulous media outlets and to orchestrate and spread this rumor were laundered through multiple layers of an unusually complex financial network in Catalonia."

If only the Iberian Peninsula was mentioned, then there might be room for further examination.

However, Catalonia was mentioned.

That leaves only one answer.

This answer sent a jolt through everyone present who was familiar with football.

Everyone knows who the speaker is referring to.

Looking at the surprised and knowing expressions on the reporters' faces, she added, her tone laced with undisguised sarcasm.

"We were surprised to find that some self-proclaimed top clubs seem to be investing more energy and resources in these underhanded off-field tactics rather than thinking about how to improve their competitive level and team building."

The female spokesperson's every word was like a precise scalpel.

The Iberian Peninsula

Catalonia

"Off-field tricks"

There was no direct naming.

But all the clues, like arrows, pointed precisely to the same goal.

Finally, she even "thoughtfully" left herself some "room for maneuver".

"Of course, we must emphasize that we are not specifically criticizing any football club."

Perhaps this is just the behavior of certain extreme fan groups or individuals.

However, such professional and costly forgery and financial operations clearly exceed the scope of ordinary individuals or organizations.

This "disclaimer" is more like a sophisticated form of mockery.

Now it's time for the evidence presentation that everyone's been waiting for.

"Words are not enough. Next, we will show you some key evidence." The spokesperson gestured to the staff to play the PowerPoint presentation.

A split-screen comparison video appeared on the huge screen.

On the left is a video clip released by Global Gossip, which is supposedly "solid evidence": two women walk out of a door, and the camera deliberately turns to the door number next to it (blurred but implying that it is Yan Yuan's room).

On the right is the original surveillance video provided by the hotel, with complete, continuous, and tamper-proof timestamps.

The video clearly shows that the two women did appear on that floor, but they came out from a room at the other end of the corridor, far from Yan Yuan's room, and went straight to the elevator, never approaching Yan Yuan's room.

Moreover, the timestamp of the original video shows that this scene occurred at around 10:15 p.m., while Yan Yuan returned to his room after 12:40 a.m. that night after attending a meeting with the national team.

"The truth is sometimes ridiculously simple."

The spokesperson calmly commented,

"The forgers didn't even bother to have the actors walk to the correct doorplate before editing. This kind of shoddy splicing technique cannot hide from professional digital forensics analysis."

She made her final, resounding announcement.

"Based on the above conclusive evidence, Arsenal Football Club has formally submitted all investigation results, including a complete digital fingerprint analysis report and a preliminary report on the flow of funds, to the Football Association and UEFA, and has provided evidence to Interpol, demanding that the relevant responsible parties be held legally accountable! Our position is: zero tolerance."

Those who maliciously slander others must pay the price they deserve!

The press conference ended amidst a commotion and a flurry of camera flashes.

Arsenal's statement was well-reasoned and methodical, presenting irrefutable evidence while guiding public opinion through precise geographical targeting, without leaving any direct grounds for the other party to sue for "defamation".

A brilliant counterattack in public opinion has been won in its first battle.

A few days later, Yan Zhen'an, who is usually low-profile, unexpectedly appeared in an exclusive interview program on the authoritative media outlet Sky Sports.

Today, he was wearing a well-tailored dark suit, his hair was neatly combed, and his expression was calm.

Knowing the significance of this interview, the host went straight to the point: "Mr. Yan, as Yan Yuan's father and agent, how do you personally feel about this malicious defamation?"

Father Yan sighed softly, a subtle gesture that made him seem even more genuine and emotional.

"To be honest, I'm heartbroken."

Not for myself, but for my son Yan Yuan, and for this sport that we all love—football.

His voice was steady yet captivating.

"As you all know, Yan Yuan trains until the very end every day, and his life is so simple that it consists almost entirely of football and his family."

We taught him from a young age that if you win, you should win honorably; if you lose, you should lose with dignity.

I simply cannot understand why some people, especially those self-important supporters of elite clubs who constantly claim we are more than just a club, would choose such...shady and despicable methods.

He accurately quoted Barcelona's famous motto, "More than a club."

The host astutely picked up on this signal and pressed further, "Are you clearly referring to Ba...?"

The host hadn't finished speaking.

Mr. Yan immediately raised his hand gracefully, interrupting the host, with a mysterious smile on his face.

"No, no, no, host, please don't draw conclusions for me or make any direct accusations."

I'm talking about a mindset, a mindset that arises from the fear of being surpassed or replaced, leading to anxiety and potentially ruthless actions.

This mentality may exist within a specific club, or perhaps within a closely associated agency—who knows? I believe the public and the media will make their own judgment.

He skillfully shifted the question back to the public.

This both expressed a stance and mitigated risks.

Then, his tone became deeper and more powerful, revealing his strategic vision.

"Today, I also want to say a few words to those behind the scenes: you have chosen the wrong target."

Yan Yuan's strength never lay solely in his footwork, but also in his heart and character.

These are things you cannot steal or smear using any despicable means. This incident will not break him; it will only strengthen his will.

He paused, his eyes sharp as knives, issuing a clear warning.

"At the same time, on behalf of Yan Yuan and his team, I solemnly declare: We reserve all the rights granted to us by law, and we will exercise these rights as soon as possible."

If, next time, we discover any malicious attacks originating from that particular postcode area targeting my son...

Therefore, what we release will no longer be a simple video comparison analysis.

These words demonstrated both strong self-confidence and a tolerant perspective, while also issuing an undeniable and substantively threatening warning, implying that they might possess even more lethal evidence.

The reason Yan's father didn't want to escalate the matter was that he was afraid it would have too much off-field impact on Yan Yuan's Golden Globe Award.

The most important task of clearing Yan Yuan's name has now been accomplished.

Despite the ongoing public controversy, the Premier League continues.

A few days later, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal will host Chelsea.

This was Yan Yuan's first appearance in front of home fans since the scandal.

The competition itself was very exciting.

The entire Arsenal team is united in their determination.

A resounding 3-0 victory demonstrated the team's formidable strength, unaffected by off-field distractions.

Yan Yuan provided an assist during the match, continuing his excellent performance.

When Yan Yuan was substituted off the field in the 78th minute, nearly 60,000 fans stood up and gave him a thunderous and prolonged round of applause and cheers.

This applause is not only an affirmation of his wonderful performance, but also a firm support for him who has been unjustly slandered.

then,

Yan Yuan slowly walked to the sidelines and gave high-fives to his teammates and coaches on the bench.

Then he turned around, facing the entire stadium and all the fans who supported him.

He didn't speak, but instead made a gesture that instantly made the entire audience erupt in cheers.

Yan Yuan first raised his right leg and stepped on something in mid-air.

Then, he extended his right index finger and pointed it to the sky.

Then, he slowly lowered his arm, pointed his finger at his right shoe, and bent down to make a virtual motion of wiping the shoe!

"boom--!!!"

This move was like a powder keg that had been set on fire!

A roar of shouts and knowing laughter erupted.

"Yan!!! I love you so much!!!"

"My God, you're so handsome!!!"

Every fan remembers this move.

After thrashing Barcelona at home in the Champions League knockout stage last season.

Yan Yuan once made this iconic, highly insulting and provocative "shining shoes on the shoulders of giants" celebration gesture during his celebration!

At this moment, at this point in time.

Yan Yuan made this gesture again, and the meaning behind it was self-evident.

This action was not directed at Chelsea.

This is Yan Yuan and all Arsenal fans' most powerful, satisfying, and proud response to the recent insidious slander from the Iberian Peninsula!

This gesture is like a statement.

"See? No matter what tricks you play off the field, on the field, you're still just stepping stones for me to polish my shoes!"

Looking at the boisterous stands, Yan Yuan wore the most relieved and confident smile he had shown since the incident began.

He used this method to tell everyone who cared about him.

He is good, he is strong, and no storm can stop him from moving forward.

Shortly after Yan Yuan, Yan's father, made his statement at Arsenal.

Interpol obtained a complete chain of evidence, and the public outcry surrounding the case was so great that it had spread globally.

Therefore, the investigation and case-solving went very smoothly.

The media outlet, called "Global Gossip," has been completely shut down, and Spanish prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against its head, who will soon be in jail.

This farce, which began with a conspiracy, finally came to an end with Yan Yuan and Arsenal achieving a complete victory both on and off the field.