Amidst the laughter, a reporter from another newspaper stood up.

In a tone of disdain mixed with contempt, he asked: "In the previous interview, Guimarães head coach Peba thought that you stole a victory. What do you want to say about this?

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"I don't have anything to say. He has a mouth."

"Please express your opinion. The public needs to know what you and the team think."

Seeing that this question received collective attention from reporters, league officials signaled that Simon King must answer.

"Well, if I have to answer, then I can only say that we should score at least two more goals. But it doesn't matter, just put it in the account first, and I will get it next year."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was shocked.

After a moment of astonishment, the reporters quickly wrote various words.

Some of them scolded him, and some praised him, but everyone gave Simon King a definition in their writings, that is - arrogant!

Worried that the scene would get out of control, league officials signaled to everyone that they could ask one last question.

Reporters from "Portugal's First Sport", which is also Portugal's most authoritative newspaper with the largest circulation, stood up.

"We all know that the team's goalkeeper Ifo is a two-time winner of the Fair Play Award. But today he saved your team in an unfair way. I want to ask, what do you think about this?"

"Great question! This is the best question I heard tonight!"

Simon King cleared his throat and said seriously: "Is Ifou's behavior really unfair? He did not violate the rules of the game, he committed a foul and got a red card. These are all fair, aren't they?"

"No! This is not fair! Real fairness should be a real contest with the opponent, not hugging someone else's leg."

"Maybe you think that's unfair, but to me, as long as both parties follow the rules of the football game, it's fair. Ifo did a great job and he deserves everyone's respect."

Although the other party wanted to ask again, Simon King had already stood up.

"Okay, the interview is over, everyone can leave."

The league official promptly terminated the interview and muttered to himself: "Young people are really inexperienced. You don't have to wait until tomorrow to speak in an interview like this. You will be scolded to death by them."

Of course Simon King didn't know what the other person was thinking. After shaking hands with him politely, he returned to the locker room.

In the locker room, the Vesena players were celebrating wildly.

They were either shirtless or waving their arms, and even Ifou got rid of his depression, everyone was dancing with joy.

Seeing Simon King come in, a group of members of the Thornhead Gang, headed by Claude Mir, stood in front of him.

"Sorry sir! We would like to apologize for the disrespect we showed you before."

"Yes, Jin, I'm sorry, we shouldn't have treated you like that."

Simon Jin chuckled and said, "I thought you had accepted me a long time ago."

Cassiano said: "To be honest, although your speech at the meeting made us willing to obey your arrangements, after the meeting, we still looked down on you. But now, we know we were wrong, and I will be you from now on."

The most loyal warrior!"

Simon King was a little moved, and said with red eyes: "You can play hard for someone you look down on, and you can still obey his arrangements from beginning to end! This is enough to prove that you are the most professional players. Thank you!"

"Will you forgive us?" Julio asked.

"Of course Julio!" Simon King said with a twinkle in his eye: "You restrained your emotions. I love you so much, I love you all so much!"

Laughter rang out again, and the players hugged tightly.

Simon King said: "You did a great job! As a reward, you got a day off."

"Holiday? Is it real?" Cassiano asked excitedly.

"Of course it's true! I'll see you on the training ground the day after tomorrow. As for now... I have to go to the hospital."

"Please wait a moment, you haven't told us what happened during the intermission." Marco Paul separated from the crowd and squeezed in front of Simon King.

Simon King forced a smile and said: "I was locked in the office."

"What? Who is so bold!"

Cassiano, who was dancing in the middle of the locker room, heard these words. He not only roared like a bear, but also blocked the door with a big stride.

"Who is it? I'll kill him!"

"Don't ask Cassiano, this matter must not be spread out! We must protect the image of the team, we cannot let such a scandal become known to the public."

"But! But at least let us know who it is! Is it Pedro?"

Simon King said nothing and chose the default.

"Fuck you! Let's go! Follow me to find him!" Claudemir slammed the door hard.

Several Brazilians from the Thorny Head Gang were also angrier than the last. They completely ignored Simon King's objections and started to leave when the door opened.

In desperation, Simon Jin could only activate his "super persuasion ability", endured the pain and said sternly: "Come back! This is an order!"

"But……"

Seeing this coach risking his life and breaking his leg resolutely jumping into the court from a high place, the players chose to obey.

But there seemed to be something hidden in Cassiano's twinkling eyes.

…

After coming out of the base, Simon King was sent directly to the hospital.

The diagnosis was a fracture of the left third hypochondrium.

Fortunately, the fracture was not serious, and conservative treatment could basically be adopted - that is, staying in the hospital for observation for a day and then waiting for it to heal on its own.

Lying on the bed, Simon King turned on his mobile phone.

After replying to hundreds of congratulatory text messages, he learned an astonishing news: the whole of Portugal had started an online scolding war because of him and because of his game!

"I'll wipe...what the hell is this?"

"The former head coach of Sporting Lisca actually called me a liar? Do I know you?"

"What is this? Oh...this seems to be speaking for me."

"Wait a minute, isn't this the former vice-captain of the national team, Darba? He's actually criticizing me too!?"

With the opening of social media, the first three hot searches were all about his comments.

In the eyes of the public, Simon King has become a representative of the grassroots. He has proved to the world a truth, that is, the so-called insiders are just the protective umbrella that insiders rely on to survive.

In the eyes of experts and football veterans, Simon King is a complete liar. Not only does he not understand football, he is also arrogant, rude and incompetent.

At first, Simon King was a little angry at the experts' criticism.
Chapter completed!