[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back":3,"chapter-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-857":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Football: At 16, Let Me Retire and Come Back?",{"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},2300827,4499,"Chapter 857: Disciples Are Full, Time to Take a Mount","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-857",857,"\u003Cp>Another MVP trophy, Tang Ye held it in one hand as he walked toward Escrivà: “Ferran!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shit, hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escrivà opened his arms and suddenly pulled Tang Ye into a tight hug, slapping the Chinese captain’s back hard: “That’s it! Hahaha, phew… fuck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ferran spoke with a stutter; only when Tang Ye pulled away did he realize the Spanish coach had been crying—tears in his eyes so plentiful they reflected the stadium lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, eon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye spread his hands: “Don’t do this, Ferran.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Easy! So easy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye shouted into Escrivà’s ear: “This was exactly the plan—we’re advancing to the knockout stage as group winners!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, this wasn’t the plan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escrivà shouted back, making Tang Ye step back in surprise: “Hahaha, okok, you’re right! Ferran, you’re right—I won’t argue with you. We’ve qualified anyway—that’s the result!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the cheers, Tang Ye and Escrivà walked together toward the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d planned to celebrate with the fans, but halfway there, several teammates blocked their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuning said nothing—he dropped to his knees right in front of Tang Ye, triggering a chorus of screams from the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, what are you doing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye stepped back, ready to help Zhang Yuning up, when Wei Shihao and Wang Dalei rushed over and pinned him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck, what’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Tang Ye stood stunned, Wang Shenchao and Zhang Xizhe lifted his right leg and placed his foot atop Zhang Yuning’s knee, already kneeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuning pretended to hold a towel and began wiping Tang Ye’s boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck, stop this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye tried to protest, but resistance was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GG Master had strong physical strength, but he couldn’t possibly fight off so many Chinese players—Wu Lei and Wei Shihao pushed down hard, leaving Tang Ye utterly immobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang Ye!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“King of Football!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang Ye!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“King of Football!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to resist, Tang Ye eventually lost himself in the cheers of teammates and fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain of the Chinese national team had become a tyrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongqi Di report: Tang Ye scored twice; China drew in the final group stage match to top Group C and advance to the knockout stage, maintaining an unbeaten record against Germany in World Cup history. (Comments: 923,752)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hot topic: In the third match, Tang Ye delivered the equalizer—he is the only player in this World Cup to earn MVP in all three group stage matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attached: 2022 Qatar World Cup Group C standings (all Group C matches completed):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. China, 7 points. (Seed team)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Argentina, 6 points. (Non-seed team)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Germany, 4 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. Wales, 0 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wales with zero points is pitiful, but don’t focus too much on Wales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Save your time and celebrate the greatness of the Chinese team!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two wins, one draw—undefeated group stage, China topped Argentina!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sss, no one expected China to advance as a seed team…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the match, the camera turned to the CCTV commentary booth—Zhan Jun, Huang Jianxiang, and others seemed still lost in the joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a dream, but reality kept confirming what their eyes had seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Group winners, hmm, hahaha—I think the match against Argentina in the first round was crucial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, the comeback against Argentina was vital—it ignited the entire team’s spirit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now many Argentine and German fans probably still resent it—but China is undeniably the group winner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu nodded, chuckling: “Hehe, this seed team status is incredibly important for China. Back in Russia, I remember China was a non-seed and faced Brazil in the first knockout round. This time, being a seed avoids that—heehee.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu made no prediction about China’s first knockout opponent—it simply wasn’t necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By rule, the Group C winner will face the runner-up of Group D.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibilities are limited: China’s Round of 16 opponent can only be Japan, Spain, or Mexico.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baidu Hot Search No.1: China tops group stage to advance to knockout round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.2: China defeats Argentina in the Group of Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.3: Germany fails to advance again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.4: China’s best World Cup group stage result in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.5: China finishes first in Group C; next opponent will be Group D’s runner-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reposted from CCTV1: Qatar World Cup group stage… China’s men’s national team, with two wins and one draw, may become the biggest underdog of this World Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hot topic: Analysis of Qatar World Cup knockout stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, only three groups have completed all matches; five others still await their decisive games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Chinese fans, those remaining five groups no longer matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As fans of one of the first teams to qualify, Chinese supporters displayed unmistakable arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teams still not qualified are all too weak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FIFA’s official Twitter—Teams Already Qualified for Knockout Stage (continuously updated):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Seed teams: Netherlands, England, China】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Non-seed teams: Senegal, United States, Argentina】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Group ranking unconfirmed, but qualified: Portugal, Morocco】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine of the 18 teams have now qualified, many of them familiar names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there are also notable changes: at least two Asian teams will reach the knockout stage, as Japan currently stands well-positioned with over an 80% chance of advancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Germany keeps declining, but Asian football is growing ever greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China’s greatness needs no explanation; Japan’s rise, however, is worth discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Asian qualifiers showed us many shortcomings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moriyama answered reporters after the second match: “I noticed Tang Sang back in 2016—he’s an outstanding player. At the time, I said he should be a role model for Japanese football; we too could produce players like him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But things changed later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moriyama smiled bitterly: “I never expected his market value to surge past 100 million euros so quickly—and it kept rising. It’s unrealistic to think Japan could develop a player like him now, but I haven’t given up. Tang Sang remains a role model for countless Japanese players.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we can never become as great as him, we’ll strive to catch up, to get as close as we can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moriyama said the power of a role model is boundless—Japanese football’s progress owes much to the pressure Tang Ye has imposed on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this pressure, Japanese football has advanced steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though we haven’t yet secured qualification, we’ll follow China’s footsteps—we still have a chance to finish first in our group.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our goal is to reach the quarterfinals in this World Cup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moriyama stunned everyone: “Our ultimate goal is to win the World Cup in 2030.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the interview video went public, Moriyama was immediately criticized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying you want to top your group and reach the quarterfinals? Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why set a flag to win the World Cup in 2030?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【China isn’t even this arrogant—this Japanese coach must be high. Have you asked European teams for their opinion?—IP: England】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Japan is hilarious. —IP: South Korea】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Why laugh? You Koreans haven’t even qualified yet, and you’re laughing so hard? Can’t you reflect? Will you even make it to the knockout stage? We can reflect through TY—can you? Haven’t you noticed how outdated your tactics are?—IP: Japan】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>South Korean fans were devastated and quickly became targets of attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no choice, the attacked South Korean fans turned their gaze to their national coach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are we being attacked online?\u003C\u002Fp>",1193,"2026-06-20T06:50:12.695Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","efa29bb775414af2c797a7a22cead9b74068825fc4d5714f4c9162c60ba68783","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-858","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-856",918,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffootball-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-cover.jpg"]