093. The Emperor and the Prodigy (4)
“Phew….”
After shaking hands with Ronaldo, Hoyoung unconsciously took a deep breath.
Football Emperor.
I was nervous to even hold hands with him, but seeing his talent right in front of me made it difficult for me to calm down.
In fact, his talent had already been confirmed earlier.
Talent can be seen through conversation, physical touch, or eye contact for more than a few seconds.
However, Ronaldo’s talent was amazing to watch over and over again.
[Ronaldo]
Talents
– Emperor of soccer (T)
– Emperor of soccer (SU)
– Perfect composure (SS+)
– Phenomenal dribbling (SS)
– Unrivaled soccer sense (SS)
– Dynamic individual skills (S+2)
– (See more)
(You can covet one talent when you meet the conditions.)
(You can acquire some of the senses when you covet a T-rank (Title). However, you must be over 18 to covet it.)
(S-tier or higher . You must achieve the hidden condition to obtain it.)
(Condition 1: Stay in the top 6 in the Spanish 2nd division until January)
(Condition 2: Receive tutoring for 3000 minutes)
(Condition 3: Win 2 wins against Barcelona B)
(Condition 4: Receive Ronaldo’s know-how)
(Hidden condition: Open when one or more talents are desired)
‘The heyday ended 4 years ago…’
Three SS.
As you might guess, his level is almost similar to that of Zidane.
A lot of the physical skills, such as power and fighting skills, were lost, but the technical skills were still great.
What this meant was obvious.
‘The talent is still there, but the body isn’t keeping up.’
It was just that he didn’t have the conditions to demonstrate it, but his potential skills were not rusty.
Hoyoung was amazed by this amazing talent.
So what kind of talent did they have at the time of their peak about 10 years ago?
Suddenly this thought occurred to me.
‘The grades of talent may be more diverse than I think.’
I realized it at the same time.
How was Ronaldo’s play, which I could not believe even after seeing it on TV years ago, possible?
He was a monster disguised as a human.
The level was different from the general world class.
That’s why he has countless fans and anti-fans around the world.
There are extreme groups among them, and they can be roughly divided into two.
One is ‘Hoppa’ who unconditionally praises Ronaldo.
The other is ‘Hoca’ who is trying to undermine Ronaldo in some way.
The two forces, as they are called in Korea, will be engaged in a heated debate even 10 years from now.
Hoyoung is just in the middle.
This is exactly the Ronaldo he thought of.
‘Unlucky star.’
Ronaldo’s hypothyroidism was not a disease that could be taken lightly.
However, it was also an undeniable fact that I was unable to manage myself.
‘anyway.’
If you take everything aside and look at his ‘skills in his prime’, he was definitely a player who could not be defeated by anyone.
Hoyoung loved Ronaldo.
He has said that he is a genius.
It felt like a dream.
“Ah…”
Voice trembling.
As a soccer player, I couldn’t be more impressed.
Hoyoung let go of reason for a moment and spoke instinctively.
“IL Fenomeno. It is an honour.”
Those were such foolish, pure words.
However, Hoyoung’s sincerity was conveyed to Ronaldo.
A passion that only people who have been crazy about something can relate to.
Ronaldo responded by showing a glimpse of his gapped front teeth.
“See you again. “IL Fenomeno.”
It was the moment when another phenomenal genius who would dominate the era was born.
After all practice games are over.
Ronaldo had a meeting with Perez.
For some reason, he even separated his agent, who could be said to be his alter ego, and treated him alone.
“It was impressive. “It was only for a moment, but I saw your passion.”
“So that’s why you summoned me today?”
“Hmm?”
“Tino. “We’ve known each other for six years.”
Ronaldo expressed his closeness to Perez by calling him by his nickname.
The two had a close relationship to the point where they didn’t even bother to formalize each other.
Then Ronaldo continued speaking.
“I am not a shy young man standing in front of you. “Now I have become a veteran player who says whatever he wants to say.”
“It looks like there’s a lot I want to say today.”
“Tino. You are the one who protected me all these years. Thanks to your consideration, we will meet a thousand police officers. “I would like to say thank you for this.”
“You look like someone who is about to break up.”
“I’m leaving for Milan in August. “I just decided.”
Ronaldo, who felt a lot from today’s game, wanted a new flight.
I was thinking of starting a new beginning at AC Milan.
I decided to transfer because I ‘really’ wanted to do something right.
Age thirty.
Attackers for whom speed is important are usually considered to be at the end of their prime until the age of 32.
In other words, Ronaldo still had wings to soar.
Although it had been torn to shreds for a long time, it could be repaired.
“But before I go, I will grant your request. “I’ll spend some time with the boy before I leave.”
“That’s a great decision.”
Ronaldo nodded once and brought his upper body forward.
“Tino. Actually, I don’t understand your behavior like that. Investing that much in youth who are not even domestic players? “It was very far from your style.”
“So does that mean you now know the reason?”
“What kind of talent will we have to penetrate your mind?” I’m going to stop being greedy and just play soccer. So now I want to stop being a victim of politics.”
“I’ll take care of it.”
Ronaldo’s slump.
And the heated friction with coach Capello.
As a result, it helped raise Perez’s approval rating, which had hit rock bottom.
Whether it was a coincidence or not, it was clear that it had a positive effect on Perez.
In other words, Perez got everything he could before transferring Ronaldo.
Before they were best friends, they were intertwined with a thorough conflict of interest.
But aside from that, Ronaldo was grateful to Perez.
“I owe you a lot.”
“See you again.”
Perez wished for a reunion with Ronaldo.
However, it will not be a reunion as a player.
I believed that the day would come when I would need him, whether he became an ambassador or a coach.
Ronaldo was such a valuable brand that I had no intention of ending my relationship with him here.
Perez smiled warmly.
His mouth was smiling, but his eyes were not dreaming.
Tutoring started the very next day.
2 hours a day.
Ronaldo became Hoyoung’s tutoring teacher as they ran around together for 4-6 hours at most.
It was the first time in his life.
Of course, there were many times when I looked after promising players while training with them at the request of the club.
However, Hoyoung was the first one-on-one tutor.
It didn’t feel too bad.
What Ronaldo liked more than anything was that it brought back memories of his childhood.
When I looked at Hoyoung, I felt like I was seeing myself as a child.
Without realizing it, I was infected with that passion and found myself training hard.
It was safe to say that it was tutoring, but in fact it was training for Ronaldo’s comeback.
It was a good time.
Because my physical condition was so bad, it would be difficult to expect good results, but at least I was able to regain the will to stand up once again.
Meanwhile, a change came to Ronaldo’s life.
I stopped eating high-calorie foods, adjusted my diet according to my doctor’s recommendations, and gradually reduced my drinking and smoking.
Although he had a brilliant history with women, he quit nightclubs with an indomitable spirit.
My passion to play soccer properly again was revived.
Hoyoung was the pacemaker for him.
Positive synergy effect.
It was making them both grow.
Precious time passes quickly.
When I opened my eyes, Ronaldo’s trip to Milan was just around the corner.
The month of July, which I focused solely on tutoring, passed by in the blink of an eye, like turning the pages of a book.
Just one month.
It was a short time, but it was more meaningful than any other time.
When asked what he learned, Hoyoung was able to answer confidently.
I learned things that I couldn’t learn even if I paid money.
In fact, Hoyoung was taught several skills related to soccer.
In fact, I couldn’t learn dribbling or jaw-dropping plays like I did in my prime, but that was enough.
Ronaldo mainly taught know-how in front of the goal, such as how to shoot according to the angle of the foot and the position of the goalkeeper, and psychological warfare.
Ronaldo emphasized that the basis of everything is calmness and concentration.
“You must remain calm. “It should be as comfortable as playing soccer in the alley in front of your house.”
Ronaldo’s shooting is as natural as breathing.
The tremendous scoring power that comes from it.
Hoyoung was able to understand at least a little.
Additionally, Ronaldo did not just teach us soccer skills.
Mentality and experience.
In particular, he did not spare any advice on body care.
“It was against Lazio. I was doing a flip-flop when I suddenly felt as if a knife had been stabbed in my knee, and the sky turned yellow. When I came to my senses, I was already lying in the hospital room. “Mentally, I wanted to continue my career, but my body lost the will to fight.”
Pain that cannot be expressed in words.
After several knee surgeries, Ronaldo’s play naturally declined.
“Are you saying that I shouldn’t make too many breakthroughs too often?”
“It depends on your physical condition. For some, it may not be a big deal, but for others, it may be a difficult play. It is especially dangerous if, like me, you have poor balance between your thighs and knees. “If I had had a good doctor when I first started playing soccer, I wouldn’t have gotten to this point.”
Ronaldo’s point was this.
“I thought my body would last forever, but it never did. “No matter what anyone says, you have to take care of your body.”
Even if your mind is sound, if your body loses the will to fight, it’s all over.
It was advice that once again made me realize the importance of taking care of my body.
The transfer market that summer was busy.
Real Madrid established a Dutch connection with Van Nistelrooy by recruiting Dutch wingers Robben and Sneijder.
Not to be outdone, Barcelona also recruited Thierry Henry and succeeded in forming a fantastic attacking team in order to regain the throne.
Meanwhile.
Hoyoung and Ronaldo’s tutoring continued.
And the last day.
Ronaldo left meaningful words.
“The moment you surpass me 10 years ago, you become the best. But I won’t stop here either.”
With those words, he left Spain with a transfer fee of 13 million euros (KRW 20 billion) to Real Madrid.
And a few days later.
Hoyoung received unexpected news.
It was the moment when I coveted Zidane’s talent.
[The size of the bowl is small and cannot fully capture the artistic ball control (SS+). However, the talent of a soccer prodigy (S) makes it possible.]
“….”
Although there was not enough capacity to contain innate talent, his outstanding talent for soccer made up for it.
‘Even if I get Ballack’s versatility, if it’s this much, then it shows how small my original skill was….’
Today went well, but we need to quickly improve Ballack’s versatility so that something like this won’t happen again.
The basic capacity we have is small, but the things we need to put in are increasing.
‘I need to develop a soccer prodigy quickly.’
In some cases, problems may arise when a higher level talent is coveted.
Therefore, ‘Soccer Prodigy (S)’ had to be promoted as quickly as possible.
‘Not long left.’
Hoyoung prepared for that day.
That day came about three weeks after the tutoring ended.
The date is August 25th.
It was the day when the opening match of the Segunda Division, Spain’s second division, was scheduled to take place.
It was also a day when Hoyoung might make his debut on the professional stage.