Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

Lu Xiao's memories of Henk were already somewhat hazy.

From the age of 6 when he started playing football, to the 8-12 year old youth team training, he basically took place in the Genk youth team.

Although it's called a youth team, it's more of a community activity guided by professional coaches.

After all, Henk is a small town with fewer than 6 people.

Genk's official youth teams are limited to U17/U19.

In addition, with the club's debt exceeding 3000 million euros, the team does not have enough funds and students to maintain its U13 youth team.

Every time we train at the community soccer field,

Ten-year-old Lu Xiao could only watch Kevin De Bruyne of the U17 team train with envy.

I envy him for having a professional team uniform, club-issued shoes, shin guards, and other equipment.

I envy the Flemish media's coverage of De Bruyne.

Who would have thought that Lu Xiao, the world's most valuable player and a superstar who is shaking up the world football landscape, would...

At the time, his only wish was to join Genk's first team and become teammates with De Bruyne.

Later, before his wish could be fulfilled...

Lu Xiao has moved his entire family to Munich.

I heard that Genk has been struggling to stay afloat, having qualified for the Champions League three times in a row but failing to make it into the group stage.

Until 2011, Genk made it to the Champions League group stage for the first time ever.

This resulted in sufficient broadcast revenue sharing, significantly improving the club's Champions League earnings.

From then on, the soil of Henk, a small town of 6 people,

It also fostered a second-rate professional club in Europe.

And it continues to send world-class football stars to Europe.

Including Kevin De Bruyne,

Courtois,

Leicester City's key defensive midfielder Ndidi,

Liverpool's renowned striker "CTMD" Benteke,

Junya Ito, a young national team player

Belgium's midfield maestro Amadou Onana (not Manchester United's butterfingers goalkeeper Onana)...

Lu Xiao himself can be considered half a "Henk youth academy graduate".

"Lu, you're going back to Henk?"

"Yeah, I don't even know who's actually on the team anymore. I guess most of the guys from back then have left..."

Lu Xiao only harbored a limited affection for Genk Club; it was something he could take for granted.

I don't have much affection for Bayern Munich.

His rise to prominence and takeoff began largely at Bayer Leverkusen.

Lu Xiao is more approachable to Bayer Leverkusen club and fans.

"Hugo, Frank, they're all here."

"No, they're still here?"

"Uh... strictly speaking, they just went back this summer. They even mentioned you when they called me before."

"Huh? No way."

"Yes, they said they could see your extraordinary talent when you were 10 years old."

During the video call, De Bruyne's expression clearly betrayed his nervousness.

Lu Xiao was speechless.

When he was 10 years old, he was just innocent, not stupid.

Then-head coach, now assistant coach Hugo Bross, once pointed his finger at him and berated him.

"You have no physique, no technique, no speed. Forget your football dreams! Go back to Asia and play table tennis; you'll have a brighter future there!"

Head coach Frank Wilcott also gave Lu Xiao some indirect feedback.

"You're not qualified to be a professional player, give up."

Okay, okay, I've become a star player, and you say I'm exceptionally talented.

The Normandy landings have begun, are you now an ally?

"Anyway, going back to Henk is great; it's like revisiting a familiar place."

"Your draw is pretty good too, you should have no problem making it to the quarterfinals."

Manchester City, as the group winners, drew Porto, the group runners-up, which is also a favorable draw.

De Bruyne pursed his lips.

"Are you questioning us? Manchester City will definitely make it to the quarterfinals."

"Not necessarily. It would be terrible if they upset Porto. Manchester City has always been terrible in international competitions."

"That's because I wasn't there! It would definitely be different if I were!"

"Okay, okay, it's different."

Lu Xiao almost couldn't help but laugh.

De Bruyne is older than me, but I feel like I'm still a naive high school student at heart.

It turns red and warms up with just a little teasing; it's kind of funny.

"I'll crush you in the quarterfinals!"

"Okay, let's pray we don't run into them!"

"Hey, what are you guys talking about?"

By this time, WhatsApp video chat had already developed a group chat mode.

De Bruyne happened to pull Son Heung-min over.

Judging from the video, Son Heung-min appears to be resting by walking on the treadmill.

"We were talking about the Champions League; maybe we'll meet in the quarterfinals."

"Yay—shiba! Goodbye!"

Let's talk about the Champions League?

I'm sorry, Tottenham Hotspur are not in the Champions League!

Son Heung-min hung up the video call in frustration, and then De Bruyne and Lu Xiao chuckled to themselves.

Good brothers are meant to be tormented.

"I'm going to train now, I'll try to make it to the top 8."

"Okay, it would be great if we could meet in the finals."

Hang up the video call.

Kevin De Bruyne sits up from the gym equipment.

Everyone has witnessed Lu Xiao's hard work and achievements.

This kid has already made a name for himself in La Liga.

De Bruyne hasn't conquered the Premier League yet!

This season, a relatively unknown team like Leicester City has surprisingly taken the top spot.

Where do Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal put their faces?

As for Manchester United?

Manchester United has long lost all face.

"Is he/she your friend?"

Next to him is Manchester City's midfield maestro, David Silva.

With Silva, Yaya Toure, and Aguero at the helm, they edged out Manchester United to win their first-ever Premier League title.

The 9320 miracle was a turning point in Manchester's political transformation.

De Bruyne still respects this "senior".

"Yes, I was just chatting with Lu Xiao."

"Huh? Lu?"

David Silva reacted strongly.

"Oh right, you guys were teammates before, you must have a good relationship."

? ?

De Bruyne was stunned. Looking at David Silva's shocked expression, was Lu Xiao putting that much pressure on him?

Clearly, Silva doesn't want to face Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals.

Anyway,

It's only December now, and there's still some time before the Champions League knockout stage in February next year.

De Bruyne threw himself into focused training.

He wanted to become stronger and prove himself to be the "world's best midfielder" predicted by Lu Xiao.

He also hopes—

Defeat Lu Xiao!

Even if only once!

……

According to Marca, the draw for the 15/16 Champions League season took place in Monaco at 8 p.m. last night.

The matchups are as follows:

Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

Bayer Leverkusen vs Zenit Saint Petersburg

Barcelona vs Arsenal

Atletico Madrid vs Genk

Manchester City vs Porto

Real Madrid vs Manchester United

Wolfsburg vs Roma

Juventus vs Bayern Munich

Among them, the matches between Real Madrid vs. Manchester United, Juventus vs. Bayern Munich, Barcelona vs. Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea are particularly noteworthy.

Teams like Atletico Madrid and Manchester City have drawn favorable groups and are highly likely to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Please tune in to Moviestar+, Spanish National Television, Madrid Television, and other channels to watch the Champions League knockout stage...

……

It's often said that the Premier League doesn't have a winter break.

In fact, La Liga did not have a winter break this year; the Christmas holiday would only last for a week with no matches.

Atletico Madrid had scheduled matches for the rest of the time.

On the bus to Malaga, Saul next to me kept complaining.

"Damn it!! I want to go to the Bundesliga too. The winter break is almost a month long, just thinking about it is awesome."

"Then go for it, Bayern will definitely want you."

"this……"

Saul was just joking. With a star player like Lu Xiao in the team, who would want to transfer to another team in the winter transfer window?

Lu Xiao was too lazy to pay any attention to Saul, that idiot.

His mind was filled with thoughts of tomorrow's match against Malaga.

"Are there still bugs in the system? Will I get banned again?"

The next day at the competition venue...

I stood in the center circle, feeling a mix of trepidation and anticipation, waiting for the kickoff.

I summoned the system and took a look...

Fortunately, the bug last time was just an accident.

The template allows you to select equipment normally.

Lu Xiao couldn't help but let a sinister smile creep onto his lips.

The other side accidentally saw this expression.

The Malaga players standing opposite Lu Xiao felt an invisible pressure coming at them at that moment!

Damn it, is that Conqueror's Haki?