295. Those who dominate the race (1)
Schumacher and Woo Ho-young’s Ferrari advertisement made an uproar in the world.
[Manchester City’s Woo Ho-young signed a three-year contract with Ferrari. According to the contract released so far, Woo Ho-young is said to have surpassed Beckham and become the number one soccer player in terms of earnings through this contract. Currently, his estimated income this year is approximately 55 billion won, which is the 8th highest salary among athletes after golf star Phil Mickelson. In particular, this advertisement was carried out with Schumacher…]
└As expected, people play according to their level. Following Nadal, this time it’s Schumacher. It makes your eyes happy.
└Honestly, Woo Ho-young is a higher level than Schumacher.
└Hmm. Excluding the soup, it seems like it would still be too much.
└Kya. Isn’t this going to eat up the entire advertising market? I’ll easily earn 1 trillion won by the time I retire.
Won’t I earn more? His ransom will continue to rise in the future.
└At the age of 19, his annual salary is already 55 billion won haha.
└Ha… Feeling ashamed….
└But Woo Ho-young is good at driving… too. It must have been a while since you got your license?
└Because he’s an alien, then. Hanging out with Ronaldinho made me feel like a real alien.
This joint commercial attracted as much enthusiastic response as expected.
In response, Ferrari gave Hoyoung two supercars as a thank you.
The feeling of riding one of them to work at the training ground was indescribable.
Now I didn’t need anyone to give me a ride.
It feels like the shackles that were binding my hands and feet have been lifted.
I even looked forward to waking up every morning.
The elegant curves and voluminous body lines made my heart pound every time I saw it, and the sound of the engine echoing behind me thrilled my whole body.
I felt like I had found new vitality in my repetitive daily life.
People’s stares were a bit burdensome, but once I got used to it, I actually enjoyed it.
‘good night.’
The road to the training ground today was enjoyable.
I wanted to go this far and run to the end without stopping.
I don’t know how long it will take.
But what is certain is that the final destination is now in sight.
And there was a clear path ahead to reach the final stop.
April 28th.
Dutch powerhouse Ajax came to Manchester for the Europa League semifinals.
Although they were considered the best in the Netherlands, they were weaker than Manchester City, so everyone expected City to win.
That was the reason Hoyoung missed the game.
Moreover, as the EPL league match against Chelsea was scheduled for three days later, the coach’s intention was to ensure that players get sufficient rest before the game.
Ajax was rougher and harsher than expected, but thanks to the performances of David Silva and Adebayor, they were able to win 3-1.
[Manchester City is just around the corner from advancing to the finals. If we don’t make a big mistake in the away game against Ajax next week, we can go up.]
[Meanwhile, in yesterday’s game, FC Porto defeated Juventus 1-0. If nothing else happens, the final between Man City and Porto will likely be held.]
[As predicted by professional gamblers, there is a high probability that Man City will win the championship.]
Now all that remains is the EPL.
Even with only 5 games left until the close, a fierce three-way match was still unfolding.
Ferguson’s Manchester United, Ancelotti’s Chelsea and Man City.
Recently, Manchester United recorded a draw against Liverpool, reducing the point gap with Chelsea to 3 points and Man City to 4 points.
It was not easy to predict who would win.
Moreover, all three teams had hellish schedules waiting for them, so it was not surprising if they missed out at any time.
All three teams were experiencing physical problems because they were also competing in the European competition.
In other words, it was both a crisis and a golden opportunity for Man City.
They had to win the next game against Chelsea to win the title.
And in order not to miss that opportunity, Man City stepped up efforts to control Hoyoung’s condition.
Etihad Campus on April 30th.
Hoyoung, who arrived early in the morning and was warming up, visited the mini futsal court for the first time in a while.
Ronaldinho was standing on the other side.
“How confident are you?”
“We will definitely win today.”
A bet I’ve been making since January.
Today was already the fifth challenge.
I had lost by a narrow margin every time, but this time I felt good.
It was a well-founded confidence.
And indeed, as soon as the betting started, Hoyoung surprised the onlookers by showing off his movements better than before.
“Wow….”
“Your movements are cleaner than before.”
No matter how much Ronaldinho tried to steal the ball, Hoyoung kept it until the end.
Unnecessary movements have been drastically reduced compared to before.
All movements were done concisely and neatly under restraint.
The physical control I have longed for from Michael Schumacher not long ago.
Hoyoung, who learned this firsthand, moved like an emotionless machine and cleverly deceived Ronaldinho.
And the result is.
[Potential (SS+)]
It ended with Hoyoung’s victory.
The potential that was coveted through this was intended to be used for later integration of talent.
‘it’s okay.’
I was overflowing with joy.
After leaving Real Madrid, I was worried that something would go wrong, but my sense of accomplishment was sky-high due to the good news that came every day.
On the other hand, Ronaldinho had a complex face.
‘I really lost.’
I knew this day would come someday, but I was shocked by the loss because it was the field I was most confident in.
But what was more surprising than that was Hoyoung’s growth.
In this way, it is possible to achieve endless growth into new areas in a short period of time.
What are his limits?
As such questions filled Ronaldinho’s mind, the players watching around him were showing similar reactions.
“You challenged yourself like that and eventually won.”
“It’s beyond aliens.”
“Then what is it?”
“You’re a crazy alien.”
“No, this is God.”
God’s realm recognized even by professional athletes.
Hoyoung was clearly walking towards that path.
As the intense April came to an end, the even more intense May began.
[Upcoming EPL round 34 ‘Chelsea vs. Manchester City’ and ‘Man Utd vs. Tottenham’… a special match that will decide the fate of the three]
[Woo Ho-young achieves 20 goals in 12 league games… only 2 goals difference with Manchester United’s Berbatov 3 Above is Carlos Tevez and Didier Drogba, who scored consecutive goals in the last 9 games]
[The number of overseas viewers has increased since the transfer of Ho-young Woo to the EPL, who cannot foresee the future… It is understood that this was done to attract fans of La Liga]
[〈Chelsea-Manchester City〉 Keyword is ‘midfield’ The key is the return of Chelsea’s Michael Essien and Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez from injury]
[Coach Mancini: “We will show hot attacking soccer. Ro-Ho-Ro line ready for operation. Chelsea’s midfield is no longer an object of fear.”]
[Coach Ancelotti: “Chelsea is not only strong in the midfield, but also has strengths in all areas. “The difference with Man City is that.”]
[Chelsea captain John Terry: “We will not allow goals to be conceded.” “We will show the power of the team that conceded the fewest points in the EPL.”]
[Goalkeeper Petr Cech expressed confidence, saying, “If we get through, I will stop everything.”]
[Chelsea vice-captain Frank Lampard, “Our mental strength truly shines in big matches.”]
[Michael Essien “We will use this opportunity to avenge Woo Ho-young for our loss in the last World Cup.”]
While the psychological warfare between the two teams went back and forth, the day of the match quickly approached.
EPL round 34.
The match between Manchester City and Chelsea, which would decide the fate of 2nd and 3rd place, was scheduled to unfold soon.
The venue for the match is Manchester City’s stadium, Etihad Stadium.
Both teams’ locker rooms were filled with a heavy atmosphere.
In particular, the away team’s locker room had a bleak and anxious atmosphere that made it hard to breathe.
Chelsea FC.
They had dreams of a double this year.
It was by no means a vain dream, as we were in second place in the league and had reached the semifinals of the European Champions League.
In addition, the team strengthened its power by recruiting Fernando Torres and David Luiz in the winter transfer market.
Everything looked good.
Of course, they suffered a bit due to Torres’ poor performance, but Didier Drogba was leading the team with his back.
Now all that remains is to rise to first place in the league.
If only I could overcome the mountain in front of me now.
‘Woo Ho-young.’
Director Ancelotti swallowed bitter saliva.
This is a truly sad reality.
‘It was 2004.’
Ancelotti still remembered.
The moment I first met Woo Ho-young in the VIP lounge on the day I went to Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil to see Kaka.
Seven years ago, he was a very bold and small boy.
And Coach Carlos said this.
-You will see us again soon. On TV.
At the time, I never dreamed that those words would become reality.
I should have taken Woo Ho-young to AC Milan right then, but the regret and regret that I couldn’t have continued for several years.
So, we have been making every effort to recruit Woo Ho-young.
At AC Milan and Chelsea.
This is because I definitely wanted to play the game in the same stadium.
But what a pitiful reality it is to meet enemies like this.
Fear took precedence over excitement or excitement.
I knew very well how ridiculous it was that a veteran of the soccer world would be scared by a 17-year-old boy.
But I couldn’t help it.
The opponent is Woo Ho-young.
As a director, there wasn’t much I could say.
“Go out and have fun.”
Throwing out everything you have prepared.
There was no other way.
Doing your best was the only solution.
And the players responded.
“All right.”
They had won 4-1 in their home game against Man City last December, but no one let down their guard today.
Because everyone knew how strong Man City had become now.
They had prepared for the game so thoroughly and were taking an attitude as reverent and serious as they would towards the Champions League final.
Captain John Terry called the players together and shouted in a deep voice.
“Come on! Come on!”
“Come on you blues!”
“Blues!”
“Blues!!”
1 hour and 15 minutes before the game.
With enthusiastic cheers, all the players poured into the stadium and warmed up.
The stands were already more than half full.
It was a moment when I realized how important this game was.
Ancelotti also went out to the stadium, shook hands with Manager Mancini and looked around at the players warming up on the field.
It was around that time.
“Hello, Director. Long time no see.”
It was Hoyoung who reunited after 7 years.
“You covered it without even realizing it.”
The little boy who had to look down was nowhere to be found.
The face also changed a lot.
His nose was high and his face was slim.
But the clear look in his eyes still remained.
It seemed like he was determined to do his best.
‘Today’s game won’t be easy either.’
But this side will not suffer just as well.
He intended to fight until the end, risking his name and Chelsea’s pride.
Ancelotti smiled kindly and offered his hand.
“Good luck.”
“thank you. “I will show you a good game.”
And the game started around 4:10 PM.