Nine and a half

Chapter 294 A Long and Beautiful Dream (Chinese National Football Team Story)

Kaliningrad Stadium resembles a pebble dropped into a still lake.

An indescribable jubilation, like ripples, spread across the world at an incredible speed.

The beautiful land of the East is filled with jubilation.

You advanced?
China advances to the Round of 16 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!
"Gao Qi!!!"

"Gao Qi!!!"

"Gao Qi!!!"

Across the globe, countless fans are passionately chanting the name of China's superstar.

Some people danced with joy, some were moved to tears, some pounded their thighs in excitement, and some even took off their pants in exhilaration.
Media workers were like ants on a hot plate, frantically releasing good news about Gao Qi and Chinese football.

The most influential person in the sports world.

The most influential person globally in the last week of June 2018.

Does the title of "King of Football" really need the World Cup trophy to prove it?

The Russian summer is a vibrant red.

The green fields of Kaliningrad are enveloped in red.

Gao Qi was surrounded by people.

Countless people raised their hands high.

He was also lifted high.

A red figure rose and fell under the spotlight.

Golden confetti flew around.

The flashbulbs were constantly going off as reporters tried their best to capture every moment.

On the bustling green field, in the bustling world, Gao Qi looked up at the stars and moon in the sky, as if he were very close to them at this moment. He suddenly thought: "Is Lina still safe in the stands? I hope she doesn't rush onto the field with the fans. The crowd is too dangerous."

Lippi looked excited as he ran toward Gao Qi, pondering: Leading the Chinese national team to advance from the group stage of the World Cup seems even more difficult than leading Italy to victory in 2006.
Assistant Coach Li blew on his bangs, and Translator Zhao rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand. Then, the two of them looked at the LED scoreboard in the air at the same time: China 4:3 Nigeria.

Below the score, on the left, are four small soccer ball symbols, each prefixed with Gao Qi's name.

"Am I dreaming? Did the Chinese national football team really advance?"

"Yeah, you've advanced. If you don't believe me, slap yourself."

"Does Gao Qi have a chance to break the World Cup single-tournament goal record?"

"I don't know, maybe. We only have one game left."

What do you mean by crying?

"When I cry, it means I'm crying."

The commentator's voice was still choked with emotion.

The partner standing to the side was the first to compose himself:

"The land of Kaliningrad was once part of East Prussia, the former territory of Germany. It is bordered by the Baltic Sea to the west and connects to the rest of the world from the Atlantic Ocean. It has a very important strategic position and is known as: a dagger inserted into the heart of Europe."

"Tonight, Gao Qi has transformed into the sharpest sword of China, presenting the calling card of Chinese football to the world from the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean on a night in Kaliningrad."

"Scored eight goals in three group stage matches."

"Repeatedly turning the tide and creating a legend!"

"He exemplified what fighting spirit truly means."

"Despite being in a weak squad, they did not give up, they fought to the very last moment."

"A one-man charge."

"hero."

"Individual heroism taken to the extreme of romance."

"Even on a cliff of ice a hundred feet high, a flower branch still blooms beautifully."

Even if a fierce wind rises from the ground, I will ride the wind and travel ten thousand miles.

"Today we hold the long spear in our hands, when will we bind the azure dragon?"

He gradually became incoherent.

He gradually choked up.

"On June 27, 2018, in the third round of the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Chinese national team defeated Nigeria and advanced to the round of 16!" (Live broadcast).

The barrage of comments flew by.
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【handsome. 】
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[My eyes are about to burst! This 18-foot tall man is destined to be an unforgettable figure in football history, a one-man World Cup.]
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My hands have been trembling for so long that I'm finally able to type.
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I never even dared to dream that the Chinese national football team would advance.
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How many foreigners will be jumping off rooftops this World Cup? Gao Qi single-handedly turned the Chinese team into a losing battle.
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I lost a lot of money, but I was still happy when I saw Gao Qi score.
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Am I dreaming?

Exhausted, Gao Qi boarded the bus and sat in a window seat.

The shouts of the Chinese fans seemed to be getting further and further away from him.

He fell asleep.

I had a very, very long dream.

In his dream, someone said to him, "Football is a team sport; you alone can never save Chinese football."

"So, what about the eleven of you?"

gradually.

The soul seemed to detach from the body and fly to all parts of the world and to different timelines.

At the Colney training ground in 2009, a bewildered young man pondered under the guidance of an elderly man with white hair: how a striker can adjust his physical tendencies in advance during a match, and how to constantly ask himself questions during the game.

At the Mahadoh Hunda training center in 2006, a dejected young man took off his worn-out gloves, and shook his head at the first-team goalkeeper standing in front of him, whose hair was disheveled and whose face was full of fierceness.

In 2004, at the La Masia youth academy, a toddler whose bicycle had been stolen squatted under a sycamore tree, crying silently.

At the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup, a super talent suddenly appeared and performed magical dance moves on the Argentine defense, leaving the young Messi completely bewildered.

In 2002, Formello, a thin and short figure, single-handedly thwarted the Giallorossi's relentless offensive, but after getting up, he got into a fight with the opposing players.

In Southampton in 2009, a confident young man sped along the long track, overtaking Bell and Walcott, and reaching the finish line ahead of time: "You can't catch me!"

Milanello in 2011
Carrington Base in 2012.
finally.

All the images burst like bubbles, one by one.

"How could that be? It's all fake. These stories will never be written!"

"I'm enough on my own."

"A sweeping, invincible victory is not a necessary condition for salvation."

Gao Qi slowly woke up.

The dream is long.

In reality, however, the time that passes is very short.

A dazzling treasure chest floated in my field of vision.

[Mission Complete: The African Eagle's Last Stand.]

[Mission Response: You finally won the tough and fierce match, hero! China's first victory in World Cup history!]

[Mission Reward: World Cup Legendary Chest]

There is no preview item for the prize pool.

The treasure chest's light gradually dimmed, and it slowly opened.

Congratulations on obtaining the "Lone Warrior" module (Legendary)

[Effect: During the autonomous attack phase, when you lack teammate support and are unable to connect with other advance points, all your abilities are greatly enhanced.]

6 month 28 day.

Lippi appeared calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

The conference room was filled with darkness, but after a moment, a faint light emanated from the projection screen.

The coaching staff is closely monitoring the results of the other group's matches.

The Chinese team qualified as the second-place team in their group and will face the first-place team from another group in the knockout stage.

Teaching Assistant Li blew on his bangs, his fingers trembling as he scrolled through the news on his phone.

"The results are in."

"France."

"Our opponent in the round of 16 is the French team."

The huge conference room fell silent instantly.

It was as silent as if someone had passed away.

(End of this chapter)