[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god":3,"chapter-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-349":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Arsenal to the Ball God",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},925668,1216,"Chapter 349 - 105: A 60-Meter Sprint! Two Goals in One Minute! The Sword!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-349",349,"\u003Cp>On November 16th, the match between France and Belgium is about to kick off in Clayfontaine Town... This is Deschamps’ first match after taking office and a crucial one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deschamps, who just experienced setbacks with the Marseille Team, is in desperate need of a win to secure his position with the French National Team!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless eyes are on him, some with anticipation, others waiting to see him fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In every aspect, he should strive to start his new journey with a winning debut!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Number 11, just like your club.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, Ma’el received his national team jersey from Deschamps, still number 11, and nodded in acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a forward, he naturally wanted the numbers symbolizing core status, 7 and 10, but those belonged to Ribery and Benzema.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s just joined the team, and although he has Deschamps’ trust, he still has to prove himself on the field... for now, he can’t get them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deschamps has already given him a starting position; taking Ribery’s number 7 would likely cause an uproar within the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, he rested for a bit and waited for the assembly notice to head to the game ground for warm-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, the Belgian team’s bus slowly arrived, with players stepping off one by one, changing shoes, and gathering on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el looked over at their lineup, spotting many familiar future stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forwards like Hazard and Lukaku, midfielders like Fellaini and De Bruyne, defenders like Courtois and Kompany, and Witsel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outside world often called them Belgium’s Golden Generation, but unfortunately, they failed to win significant honors in major international competitions, carrying great expectations but ending hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing his clubmate Vermaelen, Ma’el, along with Koscielny, walked over to greet the always-smiling center-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koscielny friendly reminded his partner, \"Ma’el is starting this game; he’s going to charge your defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting?\" Vermaelen’s eyes lit up as he exclaimed, \"Wow, getting a starting spot on the France team the first time you’re called up... I better be careful, or I’ll lose face back at the club.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el chuckled without saying anything. It felt fascinating; teammates who fought side by side just days ago now stood against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, seeing Lori from Lille and Hazard also exchanging greetings; many players from the two teams knew each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, relations are still good.\"\\\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Hazard, couldn’t help but muse in his mind, \"Once one goes to Chelsea and the other to Tottenham, there will be friction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered a classic match where Hazard’s dipping shot pierced Lori’s net, helping the Blue Fox secure the Premier League title early. Then he knelt and slid for several meters in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the present scene from the future perspective makes it easy to feel sentimental... What’s more, he’s among these people, becoming part of their story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treasure the present life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And fully appreciate it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el separated from Vermaelen, proceeding to his half to prepare for the pre-game warm-up as the match was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the small stands beside the field, youth training teams arrived one after another, taking seats at various spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was 13-year-old Mbappe, already somewhat famous in the football world, with both his idols Henry and Ronaldo having met this talented player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat in his seat, neck held high, seeming very prominent, quickly catching the attention of media reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the genius who scored 100 goals in 3 years at Clairefontaine... Do you expect to join the French National Team in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia from \"Football Record\" seized the opportunity, interviewing him from the side, \"Do you have any favorite players in this team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mbappe was already used to reporters’ interviews; he stood and smiled, \"It’s too early to talk about joining the senior team now; I still have much to improve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really like Bayern Munich’s Ribery; I’ll be asking for his photo after the game, hopefully getting his match-worn jersey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face carried a hint of naivety, but his demeanor was gradually showing maturity, built from countless praises and experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ribery?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia placed the microphone near his mouth, asking, \"Since you like him, what do you think of Ma’el, his competitor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Mbappe heard this, he leaned around Amelia to glance at the field and said, \"I think he’s a player similar to me; I might try to become like him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Amelia smiled, finally asking, \"Then why don’t you want his photo or match-worn jersey?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mbappe hesitated a bit but then directly said, \"I like Ribery more; he’s better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia patted his head, feeling slightly pricked, then moved the camera away, heading over to where Harry and Safina sat to watch the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing about Ma’el’s starting role, Jose and Davis also rushed over from London to witness the player’s national team debut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said it long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jose’s face showed no fatigue from the journey, only excitement, \"He can outshine Ribery on the wing; his impact is greater than Ribery’s. It’s just that fans haven’t realized it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",843,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","eeb8c4d2b8e284fc16744defa5235abf0af3a25c22aaa27b3c5816122b3d7701","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-350","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-348",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]