[{"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-354":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},925582,1216,"Chapter 354 - 106: Ribery Leaves Early! The Start of a Hat-Trick! The Heat Rises Again! [1\u002F3]","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-354",354,"\u003Cp>After this goal, the game immediately went into halftime, and players from both sides went into the dressing room off to the side of the low stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deschamps habitually tapped the tactics board, signaling everyone to focus... even with a two-goal lead, there was no joy on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some obvious issues needed to be resolved by him; it was not time to be happy yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the tactics board, he warned in a low tone, \"Some people don’t seem to want to play properly, and I know who they are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please remember, my patience is very limited. If it happens again, your name will not be on the national team; there’s no need to feel aggrieved by then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ribery, Nasri, and others looked in his direction, their expressions varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some seemed indifferent, as if they didn’t think Deschamps would dare to abandon them under pressure; others were worried, still wanting to participate in next year’s European Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Menez.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deschamps called out a name, pointing at him with a tactical pen: \"You will replace Ribery, play in his position, and take on the role of the frontcourt organizational core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Valbuena, you replace Nasri, but your duty is to provide support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Klich will replace Evra, and Giroud will replace Benzema. These are direct substitutions... nothing else changes for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he finished speaking, although the players remained silent, there was a hint of shock in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a major reshuffle in the midfield and forward positions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combining with Deschamps’ earlier words, it was very clear these players were the ones he felt weren’t playing well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not explicitly stated, it was clearly implied!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many glanced at Ma’el, the only front player still in his position... they all understood for whom Deschamps was making these moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was a core position really going to change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an 18-year-old player?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were internally tumultuous, digesting this news, so much so that they didn’t quite catch what Deschamps said afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ribery and Evra sat together at this moment, both leaning back against the locker with arms folded, their faces expressing dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Deschamps left, Ribery turned his head solemnly, his voice hoarse, \"I think it’s time to let them know something, to make them understand their place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Ribery had a plan, Evra leaned in closer, \"What are you going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a cab home,\" Ribery looked at the spot from which Deschamps had just left, \"It’s the most decent way; no fuss or noise, everyone saves face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evra suddenly turned his head, looked at him for a while, and then stood up, \"I advise you to observe a bit more, don’t act so rashly yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted Ribery on the shoulder and then walked towards the door; clearly, he didn’t want to make such an extreme move at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ribery turned his head again towards Nasri, who must have overheard their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Nasri turned his gaze aside and didn’t look his way again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ribery’s lips moved slightly, taking deep breaths, making final considerations. His impulse ultimately overcame his rationality... he suddenly stood up and headed out of the dressing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet, tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After appearing in the second half, the mood among the France team players seemed a bit off; they whispered to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That direction leads outside the base.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you support?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll see who comes out on top in the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el stood next to them, looking down the road, seeing a figure heading outside the Clairefontaine Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t in the mood; ending their first cooperation in the national team this way was not his intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just play his own game well, let things take their course... his heart was never troubled or affected by these matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the coach’s bench, Deschamps was watching the field with a stern face, knowing someone had left his side but intentionally acting as if he didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to consider the consequences and impact of this and think about what to do next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game resumed, and a brand new France team appeared on the field, rushing into Belgium’s half with a fresh momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el’s expression became serious; after scoring two consecutive goals, his goal was solely focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chasing more goals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A better performance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood firm in Belgium’s backfield, quickly drawing the attention of Alderweireld and the same-side center-back Van Buyten, both closely watching over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the second half began, with Belgium seeing France’s extensive substitutions strengthening their offensive, aiming to launch counterattacks while some were still unaccustomed to the match rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This achieved some success, and France’s defense immediately appeared chaotic, giving the opponents plenty of opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belgium launched waves of high-pressure attacks, finally breaking through in the 56th minute of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dembele, the core of Eredivisie’s Alkmaar, used his dribbling to compress France’s defense, then sent a cross to Hazard, who was ready to shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazard launched a push shot towards the bottom corner of the goal, the soccer ball rolled into the net just before Lori’s save attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One to two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulled one back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cheer erupted from the field and the substitute bench; today, they had only themselves as supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazard ran towards the goal, picked up the ball, and ran quickly toward the center circle, high-fiving several teammates along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When facing Ma’el, he instinctively extended his right hand for a habitual high-five... but urgently pulled it back upon noticing the opposite jersey color.\u003C\u002Fp>",919,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","a9ebf180a9f0368f5532a4a7edbcb2b2f5ccb012c2bae6efaa3578e0ee5b8b4c","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-355","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-353",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]