Chapter 1

There was a segment of the crowd watching the game who might not have cared much about the outcome, who might not even have been Liverpool fans, but who were very concerned about whether Chen Hero could score. When Chen Hero scored, they erupted in huge cheers.

These people may not have been in the stands, or even English or Italian, but came from all over the world.

Now their commonality was that they were all muttering the same thing.

"Another one, Hero! Another one! Hero! Your ability is definitely not limited to this! How can twenty-nine goals be enough to stop you? Score another one, I bet you'd score thirty!!"

That's right, these were the gamblers. The highest goal total offered by the major bookmakers for Chen Hero was thirty goals, and although the odds varied slightly, they all agreed that it would be most difficult for Chen Hero to score thirty goals.

Because the odds were so high, some people, with the idea of "small bets, big returns," bet that Chen Hero would score thirty goals in the Europa League this season.

Chen Hero did not disappoint them, his goals in the Europa League this season soared all the way, heading for thirty goals.

Originally, before the game, they all felt that they were sure to win, because there were only two goals left, which should not be a problem for Chen Hero.

But they did not expect Inter Milan to be so tenacious, and Chen Hero's twenty-ninth goal did not come until the sixty-seventh minute.

This really worried this group of gambling fans.

They were afraid that Chen Hero would not be able to complete the target of thirty goals, after all, there was not much time left for him...

After losing the ball, Inter Milan's performance was chaotic, and Liverpool also had some chances, including those for Chen Hero and other players. If it was a chance for Suarez and other players, they would shout and curse, because Suarez and others chose to shoot themselves instead of passing the ball to Chen Hero.

Of course, if Chen Hero missed a chance, they would also scold Chen Hero, or sigh.

In short, these people were going crazy thinking about Chen Hero's thirtieth goal.

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Fortunately, Chen Hero did not make them suffer for too long.

With Inter Milan in such a fractured state, Chen Hero would always have opportunities. If he failed to seize one or two, he would be unable to score seventy-three goals in various competitions in a season if he couldn't seize three or four.

Chen Hero's thirtieth goal was very ordinary, not earth-shattering at all.

But it was a solid goal!

Gerrard took a long shot outside the penalty area, and goalkeeper Cesar fumbled.

Chen Hero, lurking in front of the goal, rushed up in one stride, used his physical advantage to squeeze out Samuel and Lucio, and put the ball into the empty net.

"2:0! Liverpool lead Inter Milan by two goals!"

"Hero! Hero! Hero—! The thirtieth goal! His thirtieth goal in the Europa League this season!"

"He did it! He really did it! Thirty goals! What an amazing achievement! Unbelievable! Never in history has a striker scored so many goals in a single cup competition! This is a league of thirty-eight games in a season!"

"Hero has created history! He has also become part of the history of the Europa League, becoming eternal!"

"Hero—his thirtieth goal came so easily! Great! His performance in the Europa League this season has been dominant! Thirty European goals in a single season, I don't think anyone will ever break this record in the future... even Messi might not be able to do it!"

Although the goal was not brilliant, the commentators' commentary was still full of passion.

Because this was a historic moment, and all of them were at the scene as historical witnesses, becoming part of history.

What could be more exciting than being a historical witness?

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After scoring, Chen Hero also realized the importance of his goal—he not only helped Liverpool secure the championship, but also scored his thirtieth goal in the Europa League this season!

This time, he didn't celebrate the goal by himself, but called everyone over. He wanted to celebrate with his teammates.

Because he knew very well that his ability to achieve such an exaggerated result was inseparable from the support of his teammates.

He is a center forward, a center forward who needs the support of his teammates. Without his teammates, no matter how strong he is, he can't score many goals.

So at this time, he must thank his teammates.

Back at the Christmas dinner, his good friend Suarez took the lead in stating his goal, which was supported by everyone. If it weren't for these teammates, how could he have become the first player in history to score thirty European goals in a single season?

Everyone agreed to play big.

Now the wish has come true, and their goal has been achieved.

In fact, without Chen Hero's call, Liverpool players had already rushed towards him with open arms.

A group surrounded him, and Suarez shouted, "We played big! We succeeded, guys! We are the best team! Hero is the best striker!"

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa!"

"Hurray! We succeeded!" The teammates were very excited.

"The credit belongs to everyone!" Chen Hero rarely showed humility.

Then he was quickly slapped on the head by his teammates until he lowered his head.

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Watching the players happily celebrating together, Martin O'Neill also felt a lot more relaxed. This game has been won, and the only championship this season, which is also a championship with enough weight, Liverpool is about to get it!

He stretched out his hands, made a vain grab in the air with both hands, and then clenched his fists, as if he had grabbed something.

His first season at Liverpool turned out to be so successful that even he himself didn't expect it.

He is now full of hope for his future at Liverpool, as long as... Chen Hero remains the same as always.

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Liverpool fans in the stands were cheering, already celebrating the team's victory in advance.

And Inter Milan fans were all silent, this time they didn't even have the strength to boo Chen Hero.

This result disappointed them.

They had struggled for a season and had been disappointed many times, but in the end, they found that after a season, they still ended up empty-handed, which was really unacceptable...

The former treble winner has fallen to this point, is it going to be another dark age of more than ten years?

Many fans covered their faces with their hands, tears in their eyes, clenched the Inter Milan scarf in their hands, covered their mouths, and looked at the stadium below with eyes full of despair.

Inter Milan players also seemed to have lost their strength. This group of old players had been fighting for too long, and their physical fitness was seriously insufficient.

Just as Liverpool were celebrating their second goal wildly, Zanetti fell to the ground—he had a cramp.

A thirty-nine-year-old player is still playing an important role in the Inter Milan team, which can prove his greatness, but it is also a disgrace to the Inter Milan club.

Because at the most critical moment, they still need to rely on an old guy who is nearly forty years old to defend their dignity...

Villas-Boas stood on the sidelines, watching this scene on the field.

He suddenly hoped that Moratti could see from it the answer that Villas-Boas wanted—this team really needed to be replaced and undergo a major reshuffle. The team's reshuffle process cannot be stopped for various reasons. If they don't change, this team will really be hopeless.

Of course, Moratti may also see another side, which is definitely not what Villas-Boas wants him to see.

That is…

Moratti will think that the team's loss is all because Villas-Boas' tactics are conservative. If he had pressed forward earlier to attack, the team leading by two goals now should be Greater Inter, not Liverpool. So the responsibility for the loss lies with the head coach, and the elimination from the Champions League group stage was also because of him. Moratti has been tolerating him for a long time. He originally wanted to use a Europa League final to provide him with an opportunity for self-redemption, but he didn't know how to cherish it, and not only let Inter Milan lose the championship, but also embarrassed himself in front of audiences all over the world.

Therefore, Villas-Boas must be fired!

He is most afraid of this result...

At the thought of his future, Villas-Boas had a headache.

Am I going to be fired again?

I'm not reconciled!

I still have many things to do. As long as this team is reformed according to my opportunity, it can be completely revitalized. Why don't you club chairmen give me time!

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Ignoring the headache of Villas-Boas, the game had to continue. Although the suspense was not great, the referee could not blow the whistle to end the game now.

The Liverpool players on the field did not continue to pursue the attack. This time, they slowed down the rhythm and began to shrink their defense, patiently dealing with Inter Milan.

Inter Milan also stopped dwelling on it—at this point, is it still meaningful to pursue whether to attack or defend? At this time, we have to attack!

First of all, we have to score a goal to save face, and secondly, maybe we can equalize the score if we are lucky?

Liverpool retreated, and Inter Milan pressed forward.

But Liverpool fans were not worried about Inter Milan breaking through their team's goal—even if they scored a goal, we have Hero, and he will definitely be able to return the favor immediately!

After Chen Hero scored the second goal, the Liverpool team's fans' singing never stopped. The Amsterdam Arena became an English stadium for a time, and the situation where the two teams were evenly divided before turned into Liverpool dominating.

Inter Milan fans were silent.

The Liverpool fans' singing resounded through the skies of Amsterdam.

The Liverpool people's singing seemed to announce the revival of an old powerhouse.

Europe needs the voice of Liverpool. Without Liverpool, European football is incomplete.

Now, the Liverpool people can finally fearlessly express their voices in European football!

"We are the champions—Liverpool! Liverpool are the champions!!!"