Chapter 445: The football there is pure
gol means goal in Spanish.
There is a famous TV show in Madrid named after it.
Not only does it usually broadcast various football matches for a fee, but it also invites celebrities to help out from time to time.
Ronaldo, Zidane, Beckham, Owen, Raul, Carlos, Casillas...
Countless of the world's top superstars who played for Real Madrid have appeared on the show.
It was less than half an hour before the start of the game.
At the scene of the gol program, two commentators and a guest were chatting in front of the live camera.
"Adrian, I heard that Chelsea's youth training director Fernando also came to the scene today."
"You were his teammate when he was at Athletic Bilbao. Can you tell us about him?"
The commentator Reyes glanced at the information in his hand and asked with a smile.
Adrian, 35 years old, has just retired for more than a year.
Before retiring, he played as a defensive midfielder at Athletic Bilbao.
He is 195cm tall, tall and strong, and has a tough playing style.
He was a defensive champion in the midfield and backcourt of Athletic Bilbao.
"certainly."
Adrian smiled and said: "Fernando is only one year older than me, but he has been retired for 8 or 9 years."
"When he was at Athletic Bilbao, he played as a left-back and his tacit understanding with me was very good."
"It's a pity that after one season, he went to play in Valencia and retired within a few seasons."
"I never thought that he would transform from a retired football player to Chelsea's youth training director in just a few years."
Reyes took over, "It's actually not unimaginable."
"After all, in the football world, it is common for a club to have Spanish coaches and executives."
"The role of our Spanish football talents is not only reflected on the pitch."
Reyes' words were recognized by guest Adrian and another commentator Lucio.
Lucio and Reyes are old partners.
Following Reyes' words, he added:
"People say Samba is the kingdom of football."
“But I think we in Spain can’t make too much concessions.”
"Our Barcelona and Real Madrid are the two most famous football clubs in the world and have the largest number of fans."
"Our La Liga is one of the most valuable football leagues in the world."
"We have Raul, Casillas, Xavi and other great football players."
"We have Camp Nou, Santiago Bernabeu and other the most famous football stadiums in the world."
"Of course, our matadors are also world-famous."
Reyes and Adrian laughed when they heard Lucio's teasing.
"Speaking of Samba, Enderrick, the starting right winger from Real Madrid's youth training today, has been stealing the show recently."
"Lucio, I know you are a data freak, tell us about him."
Reyes said again.
On the commentary desk, there is generally a division of labor among field-control commentary, professional commentary and guest commentary.
And Reyes is responsible for controlling the field, mobilizing the atmosphere, regulating emotions, etc.
Lucio faced the camera, crossed his hands, and smiled:
"Five years ago, when Real Madrid introduced Vinicius for 4,500 euros, the entire football world was in an uproar."
"People don't understand why Florentino spent huge sums of money to sign a 16-year-old kid."
"Even Guardiola came out and criticized Real Madrid for disrupting the transfer market."
"But I believe everyone has seen what happened next."
"This year Vinicius has become the third most valuable player in the world in real time, worth as much as 120 million euros."
"In this year's La Liga, Vinicius played 14 games, scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists."
"In this year's Champions League, Vinicius played 6 games, scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist."
"And was voted the best young player in this year's UEFA Champions League."
Lucio didn't have any information at hand, so he recounted various data about Vinicius like a treasure trove.
"You mean, Endrick who plays today will be another Vinicius?" Reyes said with a smile.
Adrian turned his head and looked at Lucio. He did not expect that Lucio would be so optimistic about a 16-year-old youngster.
But Lucio smiled and shook his head.
"Endrique joined the youth training of Palmeiras in Brazil at the age of 11."
"I played for Palmeiras U20 at the age of 15 and scored 21 goals in 19 games."
"When he scored in the Brazilian League, he was only 16 years and 97 days old."
"Breaking the record for the youngest goal scorer in the Brazilian League."
"The only player in Football Manager 2023 with talent 10."
"His starting point is higher than that of Vinicius."
"He is not the next Vinicius, he is the future Endric!"
Reyes' eyes widened, looking surprised.
"Lucio, my good brother, we have been partners for 16 years now."
"This is the first time I have seen you give such a high evaluation to a 16-year-old player."
"But I heard that in addition to Real Madrid, there are actually other wealthy clubs that have extended an olive branch to Endrick."
"But he made it clear to his agent that he only wanted to play for Real Madrid."
"Lucio, do you know why?"
Lucio nodded and smiled:
"Of course, my brother."
"The clubs chasing Endrick this time include the Premier League's Big 6, Ligue 1's Paris Saint-Germain, as well as our Real Madrid and Barcelona."
"Barcelona's head coach Xavi has expressed his love for Endrick in interviews more than once."
"But as you said, Enderrick ultimately rejected invitations from all other wealthy clubs and firmly chose Real Madrid."
"Why?"
"Because Endrick's idol is Cristiano Ronaldo!"
"And when he was watching football games, it was during Ronaldo's peak period at Real Madrid!"
"You may not know, but Endric often imitates Ronaldo's celebrations after scoring goals."
"Actually, Enderrick is very similar to Cristiano Ronaldo who just debuted."
"He is good at dribbling, has excellent foot skills, and can complete all kinds of fancy passing moves at will."
"But his number of goals is more exaggerated than that of Cristiano Ronaldo at the same time."
"No player of the same age group can match him. Even defenders who are three or four years older than him find it difficult to mark him."
Reyes and Adrian looked like they suddenly understood.
Lucio looked pious and said longingly:
"This year's World Cup in Qatar hasn't started yet, but everyone is calling it 'Twilight of the Gods.'"
"What new gods will be born on the Holy Mountain in the future?"
"In my eyes, Endric will definitely be one of the new gods!"
Reyes flipped through the information in his hand.
"After talking about Endrick, the super rookie, let's talk about Chelsea again."
"Information shows that not long ago Fernando and coach Hunter brought back a 17-year-old boy from the mysterious Eastern Dragon Kingdom."
"Adrian, I know you have been to the Dragon Kingdom."
"And many football clubs from the Dragon Kingdom have approached you, wanting you to play in the Dragon Kingdom."
"Can you tell us about your impressions of football there?"
The tall Adrian chuckled.
"I have indeed been to the Dragon Kingdom."
"And I stayed there for less than half a year."
"As for your impression of football there?"
"How should I say it?"
"I think the football there is very pure."
"On the football field there, there are either oriental beauties with curvy fronts and backs playing Frisbee."
"Or hang a huge banner at the door."
"It says: No football is allowed in this football field."
This chapter has been completed!