Soccer: If they're using these kinds of cheats, what's the point of training?

When Fernandez entered the locker room, he found all the players in high spirits. He was very pleased to see Zhang Kuang beaming with joy. Sigh... there was so much he wanted to say, but oh well, he's getting old. There are always so many things he wanted to say but didn't get to say. So be it. As long as he keeps scoring in every game, he doesn't care about anything else.

Fernandez clapped his hands: "In the next league match, if anyone makes a mistake due to complacency after consecutive victories, your joy today will be a disgrace a few days later."

Don't get complacent after a few consecutive wins. If anyone dares to slip up in the next game, you'd better be prepared to get punished.

The team members immediately dropped their relaxed expressions and expressed their determination to give it their all.

Next, everyone packed their things and, led by the team leader, began their return journey to Auxerre.

But as soon as Zhang Kuang turned on his backup phone, he was completely shocked. The number was now useless, and he had to get a new one.

He had just turned off his backup phone when his primary phone lit up again.

He glanced at it—it wasn't Jonathan, it wasn't Aisha, it wasn't the three Middle Eastern girls, but an unfamiliar number.

"Mr. Arrogant, I'm Jason Wilson, a reporter from The Sun. I hope to have the opportunity to speak with you. My contact information is..."

Zhang Kuang cursed, "Fuck!"

The Sun. Britain's most notorious tabloid, the one that specializes in digging up gossip about football stars.

They got their hands on the phone.

Zhang Kuang didn't reply, but instead focused on browsing the news on his phone.

Looking at the news about him, his feelings were inexplicable and quite complicated, and he didn't know how to express them.

French newspaper L'Équipe – The Calm Blade

"The 4-0 scoreline was a huge embarrassment for Saint-Étienne, but Ioan's tackle was even more controversial. The real hot topic wasn't on the pitch, but in the gossip about Zhang from China having sex with four women in one night. This shouldn't be the kind of controversy a football superstar should be involved in."

The Times of London – The fine line between genius and scoundrel

"Football needs talent, but how far can a talent go when that talent is a complete promiscuous person? Of course, let's not mention Rooney; he started soliciting prostitutes when he was 16."

Bild, Germany – A bloody incident triggered by a tackle

"In a Ligue 1 match in the 22nd round, Saint-Étienne was so enraged by Chinese striker Zhang's four goals that he tried to break Zhang's leg with a dirty tackle, but ended up in the hospital himself."

Spanish newspaper Marca – The most individualistic genius after Messi

"His flamboyant playing style is reminiscent of a young Cristiano Ronaldo, but his personality—that undisguised anger and flamboyance on the field—shows us another Ronaldo. Not the Brazilian one, but the Portuguese one."

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport – The Shadow Behind the 4-0 Victory

"Auxerre, a top-tier Ligue 1 team, won a beautiful victory, but his flamboyant off-field news is consuming his talent. Parties, girls, controversy—these keywords are replacing goals, assists, and championships."

ESPN (USA) - The New King of Chaos

"Auxerre's number 33 is becoming one of the most talked-about figures in football. His skills are beyond doubt, but his private life is equally 'exciting'."

A party, four girls—this isn't uncommon in professional sports, but when it happens to Zhang Kuang, it becomes global headlines.

Argentina's Olé newspaper – Messi is simply great in a quiet way; he chooses another path!

"Messi earns respect through silence, and gains attention through arrogance and controversy. Perhaps this is the new era of football—skill and attention are equally important."

Sports Japan – Asia's Pride or Asia's Shame?

"As an Asian player, his arrogance and success in the top five leagues is inspiring. But his behavior—both his on-field celebrations and his off-field private life—challenges the traditional image of humility among Asian players. Is he a source of pride for Asia, or a disgrace to Asia?"

Naver Sports (Korea) – His confidence is something we can't learn!

"South Korean players are known for their discipline and diligence overseas. His flamboyant talent is undeniable, but if his behavior were typical of South Korean players, he would probably be torn apart by public opinion. This may be a cultural difference—or perhaps it's just his personal choice."

China's Sports Weekly - How should we define arrogance?

"He is the most talented player in the history of Chinese football, without a doubt. But he is also the most controversial player—from a goal-scoring machine on the field to off-field party scandals, his arrogance is making him a complex person. Perhaps we shouldn't define him with a single label. Genius, bastard, idol, villain—he can be all of these at the same time."

In addition to these news reports, Zhang Kuang also browsed discussions about him on some major websites around the world:

"Chinese football has only produced one such talented player in decades. Instead of protecting him, you're joining the foreign media in criticizing him? The foreign media criticize him because he defeated them. Why are you criticizing him? Have you been kneeling for so long that you can't stand up?" (8.7 likes)

"What's wrong with those four girls at the party? They're single, rich, and beautiful; they can do whatever they want. What are you all sour about?" (5.2 likes)

"His skills are indeed amazing, but his character is truly terrible. Partying with girls, disrespecting domestic players, and insulting officials—is this still a professional player? Is he an internet celebrity?" (6.1 likes)

"Chinese people value humility and modesty, so the name 'Zhang Kuang' (meaning 'arrogant' or 'bold') is quite fitting; he is indeed arrogant enough. But when arrogance goes too far, it becomes pretentious. Foreign media have good reason to criticize him." (4.3 likes)

"Four girls doing art? I think it's performance art. This kind of private life will eventually backfire on his career. How many geniuses have been ruined by women and parties?" (3.8 likes)

"Arrogant: I'm arrogant on the field, and I'm arrogant off the field, so what? If you guys can score four goals in a game, you can be arrogant too." (9.9 likes)

"To be honest, watching him play is just as exciting as watching his off-field news. He's the Kardashians of football." (5.6 likes)

"When Johan tackled him, I thought, 'Oh no, he's going to get injured.' When he got up to go back on the field, I thought, 'This kid's tough, he's got potential.' When the news came back about his chaotic party, I thought, 'Oh no, this kid's really a handful.'" (3.2 likes)

"Let's have a rational discussion: where does Zhang Kuang's ball skills rank in Asian history?"

"First, there's no need to discuss it. Cha Bum-kun, Hidetoshi Nakata, Park Ji-sung, and Son Heung-min have all achieved great things, but in terms of pure talent and technique, Jang Kwang is on another level. He can change the course of a game with his own abilities."

"His ball skills are undoubtedly the best, but his character is undoubtedly the worst."

"You expect a 22-year-old prodigy to live like an old cadre? Wake up, Cristiano Ronaldo was also traveling all over the world when he was 22."

……

Meanwhile, at London Heathrow Airport.

Jason Wilson, a reporter for The Sun, and his photographer partner Mark Thompson boarded the last flight to Paris.

Jason was in his early forties, his hair was thinning, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp. He had been in this business for almost twenty years, and had uncovered countless celebrity gossip stories—

Beckham's cheating scandal, Rooney's prostitution scandal, Ronaldo's post-match prostitution... these sensational headlines all have his shadow behind them.

"Why are you so concerned about that Chinese guy?" Mark asked while fastening his seatbelt. "Is an eighteen-year-old kid worth you making the trip yourself?"

Jason opened his notebook, which was filled with French words and names, some circled and some marked with arrows, like a complex network of relationships.

"Mark, do you know how popular this Chinese kid is right now?"