Chapter 1 Chen Hero's Hat-Trick

Chen Hero scored three goals in the match against Paris Saint-Germain, completing a hat trick.

Hat tricks weren't new to him, but a hat trick at this time couldn't help but make people's minds wander.

Messi had just scored two goals, surpassing Chen Hero, and here Chen Hero came with a hat trick, regaining the top spot on the scorer list that belonged to him, and once again leading Messi by two goals.

This was probably related to Messi!

The love-hate... uh, no, the mutual pursuit of the two reminded many people of the Champions League season of 2010-2011. That season was also one of competition between these two.

The difference was that Chen Hero had always been behind that season, only completing a heart-stirring comeback in the last game. This season, Chen Hero had been leading from the start, and Messi had become the pursuer.

While everyone was discussing the competition between Chen Hero and Messi, few noticed that the day after losing to Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain's coach, Makelele, announced his decision to resign.

He took full responsibility for the team's humiliating five-game losing streak in the Champions League and decided to resign. He thanked the Paris Saint-Germain club's management for giving him such an opportunity, and also thanked his players and fans.

Against the backdrop of Chen Hero and Messi's neck-and-neck carnival, Makelele's resignation seemed insignificant.

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Liverpool defeated Paris Saint-Germain at home, bringing their points total to twelve, while Valencia also defeated Feyenoord 2-1 at home, with both teams tied at twelve points. Both teams had already secured qualification for the knockout stage, so the focus of the competition shifted from qualifying for the group to group rankings.

If Valencia were three points behind Liverpool, they might have accepted second place in the group. But now that the two teams had the same number of points, everyone had a chance to be the boss, so why be the unlucky second? Compared to third and fourth place in the group, second place was indeed lucky, because at least they could get a spot in the knockout stage. But the teams that got to this point were often concerned with more than just qualifying from the group. They paid more attention to the long-term goal—whether they could go further in the Champions League knockout stage. Therefore, first or second place in the group became crucial.

The first place team in the group could avoid other group winners, which was an advantage in the draw. The chances of drawing a relatively weaker team were very high. The second place team would draw a group winner, and if they ran into giants like Real Madrid or Barcelona in the round of 16, what would be the point of all the hard work they put in to qualify from the group?

Everyone wanted to go further in the Champions League knockout stage.

Valencia was now tied with Liverpool, and they were certainly not willing to be second.

Liverpool naturally wouldn't give up the top spot they already had in their hands. The two teams no longer had a chance to face each other directly. In the final round, both teams were playing away games. Valencia played Paris Saint-Germain away, who had just been beaten so badly by Liverpool that they had changed their coach. Liverpool played Feyenoord away.

Both of their opponents should have been without desires - Paris Saint-Germain was definitely out of the group stage and didn't even have a Europa League qualification. They were shouting the slogan of "battle of honor" but were torn apart by Liverpool, and even their coach resigned. Feyenoord was definitely third in the group and automatically qualified for the Europa League round of 32 in the second half of the season, participating in the Europa League knockout stage.

There was no reason to fight desperately.

The situation was not very favorable for Valencia. But they still expected a miracle to happen.

For example, Feyenoord burst out with strong fighting power at home and unexpectedly defeated Liverpool. And they took down Paris Saint-Germain away, finally surpassing Liverpool by three points and taking the first place in the group!

December 9th, the last round of group matches in this group kicked off simultaneously. At that time, who was first and who was second would be known.

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After the Champions League game, Liverpool's focus shifted back to the league.

Home game against West Ham United. Martin O'Neill rotated half the team again.

But this time he didn't dare to substitute Chen Hero.

Last season, after playing in the Europa League, he rotated Chen Hero, and the team unexpectedly lost to West Ham United away, which was the beginning of Liverpool losing the league title.

This time, Martin O'Neill wouldn't make the same mistake again.

Chen Hero had to be on the field, and his strike partner Suarez also stayed on the field. Adam Johnson replaced Sanchez in the starting lineup. Gerrard rested in this game, and Sahin replaced him.

Gareth Bale was not rotated.

In any case, Martin O'Neill didn't make any major changes to the offensive combination, retaining enough attacking power to deal with West Ham United.

West Ham United was of particular significance to Chen Hero.

Although he and Cabralla had been intimate countless times, West Ham United still held an important place in his heart. It was no longer just that personal grievance. Last season, West Ham United defeated Liverpool, causing them to withdraw from the competition for the league title. At the same time, Chen Hero still remembered the humiliation of Chen Hero by West Ham United fans.

He had to avenge these grudges.

The only regret was that this time it was at home, and many West Ham United fans could not come to watch the game, so it was a little less interesting to slap their faces.

Although it was less interesting, he still had to do it!

Who told you to provoke me, Chen Hero?

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West Ham United fans were quite cunning. They knew what kind of person Chen Hero was, and they also knew that this was an away game. So they were especially honest before the game and didn't mention Chen Hero at all. When the game started, there were no banners or slogans targeting Chen Hero on the scene... They looked no different from ordinary away fans.

He didn't know if they sincerely wanted to end the feud between the two sides, or if they felt that they were outnumbered this time, so they simply kept a low profile.

But Chen Hero wouldn't let them go so easily.

In the seventeenth minute, he received a pass from Adam Johnson and knocked the ball in with his shin. Helping Liverpool take a 2-0 lead.

In the thirtieth minute, Chen Hero dribbled past West Ham United defender Jordan Spence in front of the goal and pushed the shot into the goal, scoring twice.

In the thirty-sixth minute, after receiving the ball outside the penalty area, he turned and shot. The ball fell in the air and drilled into the goal, a hat trick!

"Here we go again! The second hat trick in three league games! The third hat trick in the last four games! Hero is invincible!!!"

The commentators were also going crazy, because Chen Hero's recent form was really too good!

"Another hat? Yes! A hat trick! His third hat trick in the league this season! The fifth hat trick in all competitions!! Chen Hero is truly the King of Hats!"

"Unlucky West Ham United! Hero scored three goals in the first half to complete a hat trick! It's unbelievable!"

"Is there anything in this world that Hero can't do?!"

"Hero is crazy! He's really crazy! The second hat trick in three league games! If you count his hat trick against Paris Saint-Germain in the middle of the week... this is his second in three days! A hat trick is as easy as eating for him!"

"Oh oh oh! Hero! Hero! Hero—!" One Arab commentator even couldn't help but sing a song, as if he couldn't express his worship of Chen Hero without doing so...

"He is already a phenomenal player! His performances in Naples and Liverpool have proven this!" The Italian commentator also praised Chen Hero's performance.

"That damn big guy! Why isn't he English?!" The English commentator felt a little regretful while cheering for Chen Hero.

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After completing the hat trick, Chen Hero ran to the stand where the West Ham United fans were gathered and made a shushing gesture at them. Although the West Ham United fans were very sensible and didn't boo Chen Hero in this game, Chen Hero was very clear about what they had done and said in their own home stadium before.

This account is not over yet, we will settle it slowly! In the second half of the season, I will go to your home stadium!

Faced with such a provocative Chen Hero, West Ham United wanted to fight back, but the boos had just started when they were suppressed by the long-awaited "Red Giant Bear" organization fans.

The West Ham United fans' boos had just started when they were drowned out by a deafening cheer...

"heroooooo!!"

Chen Hero heard the fans' shouts, he turned around and easily found the Red Giant Bear's area, he raised his arm and asked the fans to shout louder.

So a louder shout rang out.

"heroooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!"

The West Ham United fans were completely unable to make a sound.

And Chen Hero gave a thumbs up to the fans on the stands who were cooperating with him.

Guys, you're awesome!

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Chen Hero completed a hat trick in the first half, and this game naturally lost its suspense. Liverpool were already leading by four goals in the first half, and they were playing at home. Unless all the players of the visiting team West Ham United were possessed by God, they shouldn't even think about equalizing or surpassing the score.

They were destined to lose this game, so they should honestly accept the result of the loss, maybe it would be easier.

In the second half, Martin O'Neill quickly replaced Chen Hero, who had completed a hat trick in this game, allowing Chen Hero to once again enjoy the cheers of the entire stadium.

Chen Hero had no complaints about being replaced at this time. He had already completed a hat trick, and it was time to give his teammates a chance to play.

Kuyt high-fived Chen Hero on the sidelines. The Dutchman complained to Chen Hero: "You've turned the second half of this game into garbage time, Hero!"

Chen Hero laughed.

He felt happy and his thoughts were clear.