Chapter 331

The moment the match ended.

Kaká got a cramp.

The consecutive rushes in injury time exhausted the Prince of San Siro, whose long‑absent lineup had overextended his stamina.

Cristiano Ronaldo immediately ran over and propped up the foot of his former teammate.

Michael Ballack and Philipp Lahm were chatting, their tones growing more excited, when Miroslav Klose hurriedly stepped in between them.

Lucio didn't reminisce with the Italian legends; instead, he also joined the persuasion.

Beckham laughed, poked Simeone in the nearby stands with a finger, and the Atlético Madrid head coach also laughed, covering his face with both hands.

Carlos opened his arms and embraced his youthful idol, Maldini.

Nesta and Cannavaro sat on the turf, chatting casually about everyday life.

Time seemed to have rolled back many, many years.

The stadium broadcast rang out with a melodious tune.

Wembley Stadium was about to host the theme of the legendary match.

Zidane, Big Ronaldo, and Little Ronaldo each took the hands of several young fans—hands of different skin tones—and returned to the pitch.

Applause thundered.

Amid waves of cheers and applause.

Buffon and Bravo each had their goals breached by the young fans.

All proceeds from this match will be donated to sick children, including jerseys and match balls, which will be put up for auction.

The legends streamed out of the bench, preparing for the final segment of the legendary match: a group photo.

During the lineup process.

Harvey still wanted to say something to Li Kang beside him, but was interrupted by another loud voice.

The current Everton manager, Koeman, is a former Barcelona legend.

This guy is notorious for not being able to keep his mouth shut, just like Koeman back in the day.

"Li, Barcelona has now returned to the right path, with no messy distractions; within two seasons, the red-and-blue legion will surely regain their Champions League dominance!"

"The new era of Camp Nou is about to arrive!"

Barcelona legends showered him with admiring glances.

Koeman still hopes day and night to become Barcelona's head coach.

He is Koeman's direct disciple.

He is also a Barcelona Champions League hero.

Some words, once spoken, might truly change many things.

Moreover, Li himself is a product of La Masia's youth academy.

Proper roots, red-and-blue seedlings.

The Italian legends glanced disdainfully at the fat Koeman.

"Only by losing the noisy Apennines can one possess football's purity."

Li Kang did not respond.

Never mind Barcelona; he fundamentally has no intention of leaving Arsenal.

He has grown accustomed to everything at Arsenal.

Click!

Click!

The flashbulbs went crazy flashing.

Li Kang and the legendary stars of different eras left behind a precious group photo.

The highlights of the legendary match quickly caused a sensation.

"Never-Fading Super Pippo."

"Silver saddle gleams on the white horse, swift as a shooting star."

"Zidane and His Friends vs. Ronaldo and His Friends."

"Tears of the Era."

"Historic-Level Midfield Divine Formation: Zidane-Li-Harvey-Pirlo!"

"How Many Legends' Souls Are Hidden Within Him?"

Comments, likes, and shares surged wildly.

-【Li Mingdeng's two goals paid tribute to an era.】

-【Tearful, returning to youth.】

-【The match intensity was too low, incomparable to the Premier League and Champions League; I could go up and show off a Marseille turn, paying tribute to Zidane.】

-【The tactical content is still decent; Harvey, Pirlo, and Zidane can always coordinate with Li Mingdeng and switch roles in the match...】

-【Arsenal's road ahead is tough; in the Premier League they must face Chelsea's peak three-center-back system, and in the Champions League they still have to take on Bayern Munich!】

-【Chelsea without Hiddink is like Bayern Munich without Guardiola; their combat power index skyrockets!】

-【You watch little football, aren't they two superstar coaches? One even led Korea to the World Cup semifinals...】

-【The relationship between head coach and club is like a marriage without an emotional foundation; one must consider both sides' needs and then see if they fit.】

Post-match interview.

Koeman and Beckenbauer also returned to youth; facing the camera, the two originally very dignified old men, for unknown reasons, had a minor disagreement.

Van Gaal was chiming in from the side.

Not far away.

Messi is being interviewed by reporters.

"Leo, will Li return to Barcelona and fight alongside you?"

Messi smiled shyly and said, "This question shouldn't be answered by a player; I respect Li's own wishes more, and no matter which club he joins, he is an excellent player."

Barcelona faces many problems; Yinniesita is about to leave Barcelona for the Far East, Neymar's future for next season is undecided, and the Barcelona higher-ups seem unwilling to believe in Suárez's career longevity...

Football is, after all, an eleven-person sport.

Media reporters are gradually doubting: Barcelona's future competitiveness in the Champions League...

Ronaldinho is leading a few English legends and Brazilian legends to a nightclub.

Changing into casual clothes.

Holding a cigar in his mouth.

Handling it with ease.

Almost every city he visits, he is invited by high-end nightclubs to enjoy himself.

No event causes a greater stir than the presence of the football elf.

Related experts say: Many South American football stars like Ronaldinho, who lost their fathers at a young age and had tragic childhoods, find that post-fame indulgence benefits their mental and physical health, after all they can enjoy happiness, maintain a good mindset, and live longer.

Pirlo has many investments across Europe, and at present he invites his old friends to his winery to catch up.

His luck is much better than Buffon's.

In recent years, whatever the Italian goalkeeper invests in results in losses, even dragging down Balotelli...

"And Li?"

"Has he gone home?"

"He greeted me; he's truly a disciplined good kid, just like I was when I was young."

"Disciplined? You damn well have dozens of girlfriends! A Casanova of the Apennines!"

Li Kang returned home.

Suddenly, a system prompt sounded in his ear.

【Ding! Congratulations on completing the mission: Showdown at Wembley.】

【Mission Brief: Paying tribute to legends... Your outstanding performance deserves better rewards.】

【Mission Reward Upgrade: All-Star Bronze Chest → All-Star Platinum Chest!】

Chest upgrade?

He can't even remember when the last reward upgrade was.

He glanced at the prize pool.

【Messi "Inside-of-the-Foot Arc Ball" Module (Damaged)】

【Xavi "Reasonable" Module (Damaged)!】

【Pirlo "Overturn" Module (Damaged)!】

【Zidane "Header" Module (Damaged)!】

【Inzaghi "Deadly Finish" Module (Damaged)!】

【Klose "Supportive Striker" Template (Fragment)!】

【...】

What's going on?

Is the prize pool of the platinum chest all damaged modules?

And there's also a template fragment?

The platinum chest floating in mid‑air suddenly burst into a blinding light.

【The chest is opening...】

【Congratulations on obtaining: Kaká "Striding Like a Shooting Star" Module!】

【Silver saddle on a white horse, swift as a shooting star.】

【Man cannot be young again.】

【The heaven‑chosen son, the darling of San Siro.】

【This module enjoys the "Red‑Black Soul" achievement bonus, with increased trigger probability.】