[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-the-football-star":3,"chapter-i-am-the-football-star-i-am-the-football-star-chapter-117":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I AM the Football Star",{"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},1686218,2153,"Chapter 117 - 47: The Brutality of English Football Shattered the Wings of Italian Football!","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>At Juventus Stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the massive stadium capable of holding 40,000 people, 30,000 fans gathered here to watch the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juventus Stadium was formerly Stadio delle Alpi, which could hold over 60,000 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to the decline of Serie A, the attendance rate has been less than 70% for years. Therefore, during the renovation to Juventus Stadium, they reduced the number of seats to enhance the home atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the fans, or perhaps \"spectators\" is more fitting, only need to pay half of the usual ticket price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This decision was made by the Star of Italy program team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They won’t profit from these matches; the ticket proceeds will be paid to the stadium owner and participating teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the players of the Star of Italy Team can also receive corresponding bonuses after the match, which is not a small amount for Lu Yang and Morici.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match is about to begin, and players from both teams are warming up on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we win?\" Bai Zhami asked somewhat skeptically, because the Millwall players opposite seemed bulkier than he imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those muscle-bound guys, with their weights, if they hit Bai Zhami, he felt he might break apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, we can.\" Lu Yang said earnestly, \"Do you know, the English teams seem fierce, but in the past twenty years, in knockout and higher-level contests facing La Liga teams, their winning rate is less than fifteen percent! In finals, it’s below twelve percent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Bai Zhami was quite shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Bai Zhami, but all the players of the Star of Italy were gathered around, doubting if they heard wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Premier League now seems to be ranked first among the Five Major Leagues, so how could it suffer so badly against La Liga teams?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can’t be true, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lam furrowed his brows, not quite believing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing everyone gathered around, Lu Yang animatedly said, \"Pay attention to the conditions, knockout and higher-level contests, you guys think carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So everyone began to reminisce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lam, originally belonging to Liverpool, was more familiar with Premier League teams’ records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone found that Lu Yang seemed to be telling the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Lam was the first to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang said, \"This fully illustrates that possession-based, technical teams often have an advantage over English-style teams in these one-off cup competitions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the latter often seems dominant on the field, they actually find it hard to score. Because possession-based teams seldom make fatal mistakes, they’re more stable. While English teams’ open style, though inspiring, often involves more mistakes that opponents can seize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, when we play later, it’s understandable if we’re temporarily under pressure, but everyone, don’t panic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If our wingers find attacking difficult, don’t rush forward; come back, and we’ll defend together. The second half is when the match is truly decided.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang’s words were clearly recorded by the camera, as he dispelled his teammates’ nervousness and started tactical arrangements like a true captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given their team looked younger and weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the opponents were a Championship team, with a level higher than Serie B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a whistle, the match officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star of Italy kicked off, with Morici controlling the midfield as the 3-5-2 formation gradually unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sevajos took the ball, advancing quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Star of Italy Team’s first offensive play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Sevajos was contemplating whether to try dribbling past or pass the ball to Versachi in the middle, he was knocked down by a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main referee blew the whistle, signaling a defensive foul by a Millwall player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sevajos was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this defense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this football?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this just targeting the person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the referee’s view, from a rules perspective, it was only barely a regular foul, not severe enough to warrant a card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Sevajos’s pain, it could only be said that his physique was too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing to yield, Sevajos attempted two more times, once being knocked down with no foul. In another, he was almost disassembled in a collision, again losing possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sevajos had the ball again, he hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue advancing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because his whole body still hurt right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seriously doubted whether he could complete the full match continuing like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this English football?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So different from French football.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder many players who excel in other leagues become flops in England.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this level of bumping can significantly impact a player’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of self-preservation, Sevajos passed the ball back to Lu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defensive player, who repeatedly infringed on him, showed a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile deeply hurt Sevajos, but he couldn’t do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang observed the scene, passed the ball to Morici, and Morici initiated the attack from the right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canyes drove forward with the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Canyes encountered what had happened to Sevajos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their play was very targeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the core of 3-5-2 lies in the devilish double wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the English rudely broke them off, seeing if this Star of Italy could still take off.\u003C\u002Fp>",858,"2026-06-06T13:45:08.170Z",1,"novelbin.me","03e839cf4626dcb671b16012724d7859d907a1e30deb84c7ec1a6c7181edaae1","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-118","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-14",836,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-football-star-cover.jpg"]