Nine and a half

Chapter 291 The Lone Ranger (Chinese National Football Team Story)

In the 1958 World Cup, Pelé scored three goals against France, and much later in his autobiography, he named this feat "hat trick," which popularized the term worldwide.

The player who completes a hat trick can take the match ball home.

If two players both score a hat trick in a match, how should the match ball be distributed?

"No need to grab it."

"Several footballs are used in a single match."

"The core rule is: a hat-trick scorer takes the ball he used when he scored his third goal."

"Cristiano Ronaldo completed a hat-trick in the first half and took the match ball with him."

"Gao Qi completed a hat-trick in the second half and took the match ball for the second half."

The Apennines.

During a World Cup special, De Rossi patiently answered a child's question.

Who has a chance to win the Golden Boot at this World Cup?

"That depends on how far they go this summer, haha."

"Don't forget, England's Harry Kane has already scored five goals."

Totti interrupted, "Let me tell you a joke, one I haven't told in a long time."

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“A long, long time ago, when I was still in the youth team of Rome, the dormitory was very simple. One night, after I took a shower, I heard my teammates talking badly about me.”

"Maybe I wasn't very popular when I was young. Just as I was about to get angry, I suddenly heard someone say: Hey! Buddy! I found out Totti has two testicles! Haha, he actually has two testicles! He's so pitiful!"

"That night, the dormitory was silent for a long time."

Even in the darkness, I could still tell that every gaze directed at him was filled with compassion.

Real Madrid's homegrown extreme fans are unhappy.

Gao Qi's feat in the World Cup made them feel that they could never get revenge in this lifetime.

The despicable and ruthless football butcher has once again crippled former Real Madrid legend Pepe during the match.

Oasis and its fans share the same sentiment.

They keep accusing Gao Qi of benefiting from the Manchester City system.

As a result, when leading a weak team against a strong opponent in the World Cup, they still managed to turn the tide and save the world.

It felt like being slapped hard across the face.

It's so uncomfortable.

Kazan Arena.

Infantino left the VIP box humming a tune, followed by a number of FIFA officials.

Every old face beamed with a happy smile.

What a wonderful night.

The global influence of Gao Qi and Cristiano Ronaldo is undeniable. These two superstars even managed to score hat-tricks in their World Cup match!
A magnificent feat! A destiny! A great achievement!

Traffic! Popularity! Money!

"The highlight reel of Gao Qi and Cristiano Ronaldo's goals in this match will ignite the world!"

"A beautiful memory of the 2018 World Cup."

"A classic masterpiece!"

"God bless, may Gao's team advance smoothly!"

Mixed interview area.

Gao Qi, wearing a long-sleeved tracksuit with the logo of the Chinese national football team, high-fived the mascot, Zabiwaka.

Reporters from all over the world jostled each other, crowding the police cordon into a large arc.

Security personnel were on high alert.

"Gao! Will you visit Peipei in the hospital? You broke his ribs, is there anything you want to say?"

A foreign journalist asked loudly.

Gao Qi shook his head, rolled up his trouser leg, turned around and pulled at the back of his collar, briefly showing his wound.

If they weren't wearing the national football team's uniform.

He wished he could strip naked and show it off.

"Oh! How terrible! Pepe did all this!"

"What a heinous act he committed!"

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The foreign journalists were talking in their own language.

Countless titles came to mind: "King of Adversity - Hua Guogao", "A Hero Covered in Wounds", "Shocking! Pepe actually did such an unforgivable thing to Gao Qi during the World Cup", "An Unyielding Touch of Red".

Gao Qi smiled, signed autographs for several Chinese reporters, and then hurriedly left.

His powerful pain perception module gradually lost its effectiveness after the match, but he didn't feel much pain.

[Injury recovery rate module in effect.] A moment later.

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in everyone's sight.

The reporters surged forward again.

"Was the Chinese team lucky? Maybe? But I don't completely agree with that statement."

“Every World Cup match is tough because your opponents are fighting for their country’s honor. The Chinese team’s level is higher than that of their clubs.”

"Considering my current age, how many more World Cups can I participate in? I'm sorry, I've never thought about that question."

His eyes were resolute, and his tone was firm.

The reporters did not get the answers they wanted.

As long as Messi isn't mentioned, the Portuguese super team plays normally most of the time.

Post-match press conference.

Portuguese veteran coach Alexis Sanchez has faced various criticisms.

"Cristiano Ronaldo will always be the core and leader of Portugal."

"He can score goals, he can lead the team to victory, I don't want to say anything more about that."

Regarding Gao

"I haven't seen the Chinese team execute any impressive tactical plays."

"The coaching staff did a lot of research before the game and analyzed the Chinese team's performance in the Asian Cup qualifiers, but it was of little use. Gao did not frequently create attacking space for his teammates tonight, nor did he participate in organizing and orchestrating the attack. He did not play a strategic role. He chose to go it alone, which means he fully displayed his personal attacking talent."

"Unfortunately."

"I'm sorry, Portugal only managed a draw tonight and failed to secure a victory."

Every World Cup has its dark horses, surprising the world.

Will the Chinese national team be the dark horse?

Sanchez disagrees.

Gao Qi is the dark horse.

After a while.

Lippi appeared in the auditorium looking exhausted.

The long 90 minutes, plus the five minutes of stoppage time, caused the Italian Silver Foxes to experience extremely volatile emotions.

Anger, shock, and excitement all consume a lot of energy.

The wall behind him was covered with the logos of many sponsors.

The old man adjusted his breathing, as if he were taking a puff of smoke.

He no longer possesses the masterful, shrewd, and calculating demeanor he displayed when coaching clubs.

"Gao's performance and the final score exceeded our expectations."

"Without a doubt, he is a superhero who turned the tide."

"He has shown the world the charm of football in this World Cup."

"That header in the final moments made me feel what it means for time to stand still. It was incredible."

"Does the Chinese team have the confidence to reach the World Cup final?"

"Go ask God about that."

The Chinese team bus slowly drove away from the Kazan Arena.

Security personnel are on high alert.

Eight security vehicles escorted them on the left and right.

Countless fans on both sides of the road stopped and looked up at their phone screens.

Looking through the car window, Gao Qi felt as if he were in a galaxy.

A cold, mechanical, synthesized voice quietly began to play.

[Mission Complete: The Ultimate Showdown of Archers.]

[Mission Details: On a night in Kazan, along the banks of the Volga River, the evening breeze heralds your fateful duel with Cristiano Ronaldo. Fans worldwide witness this epic battle!]

[What?! You led the Chinese team to a draw against Portugal? And you even scored a hat-trick in a desperate situation? What a magnificent feat!]

[Mission Reward: World Cup Legendary Chest]

The treasure chests floating in mid-air no longer feature cartoon images of legendary players.

Another general-purpose module?

Gao Qi didn't dawdle.

[Legendary Treasure Chest Opening]

Congratulations on obtaining the "Lone Ranger" module (Legendary).

[Effect: During the transition to attack, when you are the only forward for the Chinese team, your overall abilities are greatly increased!]

(End of this chapter)