Chapter 715: Cristiano's Agony

Dongqiu Di pinned post: Messi tells Barcelona he will leave before the new season begins. (123,852 comments)

【????】

【He's really leaving? Laporta, what the hell are you doing???】

【Messi's wages are too high; they were bearable when he was young, but now that his salary is so high, Barcelona is unwilling to keep him.】

There is still no further news on Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United, yet Messi's departure has already been confirmed, and the news immediately garnered widespread attention from fans.

Regarding Laporta forcing Messi out with unacceptable pay-cut demands, most fans have chosen to stand by Messi.

We're all wage laborers; who the hell could accept a 70% pay cut!

Barcelona's inability to care for its veterans is indeed problematic; because of this matter, the club will likely lose a significant portion of its fanbase.

So where will these lost fans go?

To answer this question, you must first understand the current state of the football era.

The Piggy World has just completed its succession with the Jurassic Era!

It would be disastrous if all Messi fans ran to Manchester United then!

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London time, August 8.

This is Manchester United's final warm-up match before the start of the new Premier League season, against fellow Premier League side Everton, played at Old Trafford.

"Tang Tang Qiuwang..."

"Shoot directly!"

"Nice, brothers!"

"2:0!"

"Wait, why does anyone think Everton can beat Manchester United? Isn't this an easy takeover?"

At the 22-minute mark, with the score at 2:0, Manchester United extended their lead thanks to Tang Ye's goal.

Actually, there was no need to extend the lead, as from kickoff until now, Everton had barely managed to move the ball into Manchester United's half.

Here one can see a change in Manchester United for the new season.

Tang Ye's ball control ability had already been very good since 2017.

But it was not until the start of last season, after undergoing training in Fan Fan Dejia, that Tang Ye further developed his ball control; this was because, with teammates overall inferior to himself, Tang Ye needed to increase his ball possession time as much as possible.

After spending a year in Fan Fan Dejia dominating weaker teams, Tang Ye finally learned how to utilize his ball control ability!

"Everton can't even get the ball, brothers; Tang Ye and Dembélé are too monstrous."

Allan received the ball, Dembélé accelerated and charged straight at him, while Tang Ye acted as support nearby.

!

The Everton defensive midfielder was startled and quickly passed the ball back to Godfrey, who was providing support.

Curving his run, Tang Ye shifted to press Godfrey alongside Bruno Fernandes.

Slap!

Godfrey attempted a long clearance, but his final touch struck Tang Ye.

"Wow!!"

Easily controlling the ball, Tang Ye feinted a switch of feet and gently played a short pass to Bruno Fernandes beside him.

Bang!

With a volley, Bruno Fernandes easily smashed the ball into the net.

"Goooo——aaaaa——lllll!!"

In the 24th minute, the third goal of the match!

"Wowhoo!!!"

"United!"

"Man United!"

Since it was not an official match, the Manchester United players merely high-fived each other to complete the celebration.

Tang Ye and Dembélé embraced, after which Tang Ye spotted a sign held up by fans in the stands.

【We Want Ronaldo】

The director also noticed Tang Ye seeing the sign and immediately cut to a close-up shot.

Tang Ye first tugged at the hem of his shirt, then broke into a smile.

"Wow!!!"

"Tang Ye this... there's something to it, brothers!"

Wang Chao keenly detected something.

"I feel Tang Ye's attitude toward Cristiano Ronaldo is quite open... but there seems to be no news from the UK side yet."

Unable to quite grasp the logic behind this, Wang Chao and the livestream audience fell into thought.

Since Tang Ye holds an open attitude toward Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer, why has there been no movement in the deal yet?

Just one day before this warm-up match began, Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet was photographed leaving Manchester!

"..."

"Damn, James Rodríguez's handling here!"

"His level has dropped significantly, brothers!"

"Bruno Fernandes steals it directly!"

"Okay, controlled; waiting for Tang Ye to make a forward run."

Bang!

Bruno and Tang Ye completed a position swap in a short span.

Shadow striker switching to attacking midfielder!

Now Ggbond is playing as the forward!

"Left side!"

Signaling for Rashford to push up, Tang Ye didn't rush; instead, he first dribbled the ball into the penalty area himself.

Taking on Everton's defender one-on-one!

Swish-swish!

A nutmeg shifted the opponent's center of gravity, but failed to beat him directly.

Tang Ye paused for a moment.

Passing the ball to Rashford!

Crack!

A volley struck the top left corner of the goal.

Pickford successfully parried the shot, but the rebound was still seized by Tang Ye.

With a chance to shoot but choosing not to, Tang Ye opted to pass to Rashford instead.

Another shot!

Goal!

35 minutes, the score stands at 4:0.

Yet this was still the result of Manchester United holding back, because after the score reached 3:0, the Red Devils' frontline players shifted their focus onto Rashford.

Both Tang Ye and Dembélé were trying every way to help Rashford find his form!

As the most disappointing player of 2020, Rashford bore the fans' expectations of Manchester United.

The Ronaldo who once stood beside Tang Ye, excelling at explosive dribbling!

When will you return?

……

Check Dongqiu Di pinned post: In the friendly match, Manchester United defeated Everton 5:1 at home; Tang Ye scored twice, and Rashford found the net.

In this match, Rashford played for 57 minutes, scoring one goal; his statistical data was fairly decent.

But to be honest, there is still a significant gap compared to Ronaldo.

"Sigh... that's a question."

Tang Ye gripped the microphone tightly, pondered for a moment, and then answered: "Marcus hasn't found his best form yet, but I think it doesn't matter; capable players will always bring out their abilities, it's just a matter of time."

"We will provide him with the best support."

"Then what about Ronaldo?"

"TY, what is your view on Ronaldo's transfer situation?"

The reporters finally reached today's key point.

It concerned Cristiano Ronaldo!

Tang Ye answered this question quickly, as he had long anticipated what the reporters would ask.

"……"

"I think Cristiano is excellent enough; he can play as a forward for Manchester United, and his experience will bring us great help."

!

Click-click-click!

"Do you mean Ronaldo will return to Manchester United? To collaborate with you?"

"TY, does this mean you support Ronaldo's return?"

"TY, do you think Ronaldo is too old?"

"……"

The reporters went crazy.

"Um, let's calm down first."

"Well, I don't know how to say this; I think he can help Manchester United, help us..."

Click-click!

"But I also don't know if he will ultimately come; there are many influencing factors involved."

"Will Ronaldo's arrival affect your status in the team?"

A reporter thrust out a microphone.

Tang Ye already held a microphone in his hand, so naturally, he dodged the reporter's microphone.

"……"

"If he can display his abilities and help the team, then I believe his return would be appropriate. Manchester United absolutely welcomes capable players."

Click-click!

……

Manchester Evening News front-page headline—TY + CR7? TY expresses an open attitude toward CR7's return during an interview.

Hong Kong Sports front-page headline and cover—Breaking! Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) might collaborate with Tang Ye!

Tang Ye might play on the same team as Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the past, this was something only possible in dreams.

But now...

Hmm, it seems there might be some truth to it?

"You really have done a lot."

At the locker room entrance, Rodri and De Jong looked at Tang Ye.