[{"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-208":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},1555895,2020,"Chapter 208: Chapter-208 Speed","emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>Julien's speed was lightning fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Bastia players hadn't yet managed to come up in support, leaving Julien fighting alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other player, the fans wouldn't have such high expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was Julien!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was JULIEN!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of eyes focused on Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien didn't slow down. He knew his current situation clearly—he couldn't wait for his teammates to come up and support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verratti and Matuidi were chasing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opportunity was fleeting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire stadium suddenly erupted in gasps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Maxwell's defense, Julien suddenly poked the ball behind him, then while maintaining his extreme speed, he accelerated again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Julien pushed his speed to the absolute limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans couldn't help but hold their heads—this was a completely different Julien from usual. No fancy skills, just pure speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maxwell clearly hadn't expected Julien to break through like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned a split second too late. That split second meant two or three body lengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien continued his sprint. He felt his stamina draining rapidly and the burning sensation in his thigh muscles, but his eyes saw only the goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After shaking off Maxwell, Julien cut inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silva became the last defender. While sprinting at high speed, Julien suddenly dropped his shoulder, tilting his body to the left and smoothly dribbling past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silva quickly extended his foot to close in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in such an extreme situation, Julien incredibly managed a sudden stop, using his left foot to knock the ball to his right foot, then pushing forward with his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body surged ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A croqueta!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A croqueta after a high-speed sudden stop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, not only were the fans stunned, but even the Paris Saint-Germain players, Deschamps and Zidane in the stands, De Rocca family and Saliba watching the broadcast, and Bastia's reserve players—everyone involuntarily cried out in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silva knew it was over the moment he made his move. He quickly twisted his body, forcing his center of gravity to shift, trying to turn and stop Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he barely managed to turn around, his center of gravity was unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple collision with Julien sent him tumbling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirigu rushed out. He was closing down the near post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angle grew smaller and smaller. Without much hesitation, Julien summoned all his strength for a thunderous shot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirigu quickly dove down, his hands attempting to gather the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had completely blocked the shot. However, just as he was about to secure it, the ball slipped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien was incredibly alert, immediately following up for the rebound. This time, Sirigu was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was practically an open goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breakthrough in the darkness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien threw his arms up in celebration, sliding on his knees out of the penalty area, then rising and pumping his fists with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bastia fans on the sidelines screamed \"Julien\" frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each pump of Julien's fist stirred their emotions to greater heights—the security staff could barely contain these supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teammates gradually caught up and embraced Julien in celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When De Bruyne hugged him, he said, \"You always leave people in awe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The TF1 commentator's became emotional and his voice soared: \"GOOOAL!! DE ROCCCAA…. What a solo run goal! Bastia's reliable super captain! He will be the French captain—nothing is impossible for him, he will lead France to summit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other Commentators were saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastia takes the lead again, 3-2 at home against PSG! De Rocca was involved in all three goals—two goals and one assist! I think the world is too eager to hear stories of young talent, and can't wait for 18-year-old De Rocca to enter every fan's field of vision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In his first top-level league season, just six rounds into the league, Julien has appeared only four times but already scored eight goals! He leads the second-place tie between Aubameyang and teammate Lukaku by three goals!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The PSG players seemed somewhat frustrated amid the deafening cheers at Stade Armand Cesari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conceding right after kickoff—who could stand that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibrahimović couldn't help but curse \"Figlio di puttana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the celebration, Hadzibegic quickly shouted to his players, \"Watch the defense! Watch the defense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been equalized twice before, Hadzibegic didn't think that taking the lead again meant they were safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastia dropped deep in defense, sparing no energy in blocking PSG's passes and shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sideline, Ancelotti's forehead furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, it would be difficult for Paris to take victory from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The TF1 commentator pointed out Bastia's current crisis: \"This is already Bastia's strongest lineup. On the bench, there are almost no better defensive players. If Paris continues their siege, can Bastia's players maintain their stamina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also Hadzibegic's concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the stands behind the Bastia bench, Chataigner and Geronimi, like most fans, looked tense despite the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PSG's wave after wave of attacks was like the ocean's raging tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastia wasn't an unmovable rock—they were flesh and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly a gasp, followed by cheers from the fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beautiful, Kanté!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's how you show them what we're made of!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the field, Kanté wiped away sweat and silently retreated to the defensive area. He had just wrestled the ball away from Verratti in their tussle, knocking it out of bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His energy expenditure this match had been enormous. But he continued running silently, doing his utmost to prevent PSG's attacks from breaking through the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rothen high-fived him and praised: \"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the stands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He might deserve a chance. He is worth trying.\" Zidane said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this match, Kanté had completely become Bastia's midfield defensive core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key was his diligent attitude and tireless running. This earned him enormous defensive coverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this exactly the kind of defensive midfielder the French national team desperately needed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deschamps clearly shared the same thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded, about to say something, but suddenly his eyes lit up as he looked toward the field, and automatically shouted: \"Julien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PSG was attacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibrahimović's ball was poked away by Angoula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then De Bruyne launched a long pass, sending the ball directly toward the opposing half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manet had more defensive duties and was positioned behind Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julien charged ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the absolute opportunity, he held nothing back, sprinting with everything he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silva saw Julien about to break free and directly grabbed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked almost like a wrestling takedown, bringing Julien to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boooooooooooooo!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the entire stadium erupted in fierce boos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red card!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red card!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee immediately blew his whistle, walking toward Silva, but he didn't immediately pull out a card, he was clearly thinking it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silva immediately protested: \"This was just a tactical foul, there's still Alves—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancelotti grew nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the PSG players grew nervous. Silva's importance to PSG was self-evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee shook his head at Silva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Rothen urgently gestured toward the Bastia bench: \"Team doctor!\"\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>",1176,"2026-06-06T07:35:06.182Z",1,"novelbin.me","1fad56125f41c652a846018be46166bb708ede0096de4900b16152d96e75a058","emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-209","emperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-chapter-207",628,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Femperor-of-football-julien-de-rocca-cover.jpg"]