[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca":3,"chapter-emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-143":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Emperor of Football: Julien De Rocca",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1555980,2020,"Chapter 143: Chapter-143 Extra Time","emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>Kiev Olympic Stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balotelli pointed to his sock, which already had a hole. \"Look, isn't this a yellow card?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee shook his head, signaling Italy to quickly take the free kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pirlo pushed Balotelli away and told the others to stop arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was pressing. It was already the 103rd minute, and the first half of extra time was nearing its end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pirlo didn't want to drag the match to a penalty shootout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The French players took advantage of the time to rest with their hands on their hips. They were truly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien stood on the outside, waiting for a counterattack opportunity while also resting. He really could barely run now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this match, he had burned everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Blanc's refusal to use Benzema, Mené, and others, he understood, he had to fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blanc had done everything a coach could do, so they had to fight to the end too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other teammates were positioning themselves for the wall according to Lloris's instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A set piece in extra time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pirlo and Motta stood left and right of the ball, covering their mouths as they communicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barzagli and Nocerino positioned themselves almost at the center circle to prevent France's counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else stood near the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for the kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, both Prandelli and Blanc looked extremely tense. If possible, neither wanted to enter the cruel penalty shootout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Blanc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Italy's goalkeeper was Buffon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the referee's whistle sounded, all the fans held their breath watching Motta and Pirlo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Motta moved. He ran up and stepped over the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Pirlo struck hard with his right foot, sending the ball into the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, all Italian and French players moved, rushing toward the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giroud, as the aerial threat, tried to jump but felt someone pulling his jersey. He couldn't get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Bonucci leaped high and got to the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Bonucci didn't connect properly. His header was off, hitting his shoulder and bouncing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other players rushed for the second ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lloris rushed out and punched the ball clear through the crowd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball flew out of the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matuidi reacted first. He had been preparing for a counterattack and still had relatively good stamina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got to the ball before Marchisio, knocked it forward without hesitation, and sprinted ahead with big strides!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>France's counterattack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans cried out in surprise, and French fans stood up, looking toward Matuidi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pitch, Marchisio immediately rushed toward him, with Motta also covering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two-man press!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matuidi knew he had little chance of getting through. He shouted for Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blanc's words were like a brand burned into his mind whenever there's no opportunity, give the ball to Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this situation, the first person he thought of was Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dans les pieds!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To feet! When Matuidi was dribbling forward, Julien was already observing the opposition's positioning while quickly moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just waiting for Matuidi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Matuidi crossed the ball to Julien on the right wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien controlled the ball and surged forward with big strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barzagli and Nocerino quickly moved toward the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marchisio and Motta, without slowing down, continued rushing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>France's other players could barely run anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two against four in the front! French fans seeing this scene felt helpless—no one was there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there had been another pivot in the center to create space for Julien or provide a passing option... But there were no ifs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien was still charging hard, but his steps were obviously slower. Barzagli was getting closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>French fans' faces showed anxiety. They didn't blame Julien for being slow—after playing the whole match, Julien had given everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just thought about this counterattack opportunity being wasted again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julien!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when French fans thought Julien might be stopped by Barzagli,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the instant Barzagli was about to get into position, Julien suddenly burst into an even faster speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second acceleration!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, Julien forced a second acceleration. He felt the burning in his lungs. He also felt the pulling sensation in his thigh muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, the goal was his only target! The rapid surge of adrenaline made him completely forget all discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly opened up distance from Barzagli!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>French fans saw hope in that instant and roared. \"Julien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julien!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere at the scene was like gradually heating water, with bubbles rising to the surface one by one, then bursting... Zidane, Deschamps, Le Graët, and others couldn't sit still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the fans, they stood up, their eyes glued to Julien!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to look away for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mbappé, Kanté, Mané... they also followed Julien. At this moment, they all seemed to become Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their vision shifted to see through Julien's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charge! Go for it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prandelli felt like someone was gripping his heart. He roared. \"Nocerino!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his last defender who could stop Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nocerino also saw Julien shake off Barzagli and cut inside quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nocerino ran in a straight line, confident he could catch up to Julien! However, Julien was still accelerating!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My God!! Julien!!! God, what am I seeing! This is already the 100th minute! Julien is burning himself!!\" The TF1 commentator's voice cracked with excitement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment in France, Thousands of breaths were held almost simultaneously, countless noisy bars fell silent... Everyone's gaze followed that figure striding forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>104 minutes of full-speed sprinting! Huff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff!! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien gasped roughly. He felt his lungs, his legs, his muscles, everything about him was about to burst into flames!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien's rapid sprint was making him somewhat oxygen-deprived. He relied on instinct to control the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the defenders, ignoring the goalkeeper, in his eyes, there was only the goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever blocked his path, he would get past it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow lunged toward him. Instinctively, he flicked the ball and continued sprinting forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this sprint, he couldn't continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp pain shot through his inner thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped over that shadow, the pain made it impossible to continue forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even as he fell, Julien kept staring at that empty goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing his balance, he still managed to poke the ball forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light ball at this moment was as heavy as a mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stirring countless emotions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to hear the sound of the ball hitting the net—the most beautiful sound in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also seemed to smell the fragrance of the grass... At this moment, the world went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, the world exploded!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous cheers seemed ready to lift all of Kiev, all of Ukraine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of French fans' combined emotions, voices, and passion were like a nuclear bomb with Kiev Olympic Stadium as the epicenter, a mushroom cloud was exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shooting straight to the sky!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julien!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>________________________________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Check out my patreon where you can read more chapters:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FLorianFiction\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for your support!\u003C\u002Fp>",1173,"2026-06-06T07:35:06.180Z",1,"novelbin.me","ff1f83e260128c2719e1d840eb8367fe81c0af454973b63e50b57896e81161fc","emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-144","emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-142",628,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Femperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-cover.jpg"]