The final whistle blew.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't revel in the joy of victory; he quickly went onto the field and embraced the exhausted Kaka.

Messi seemed to have endless things to say to Ronaldinho, and as they talked, radiant smiles appeared on both their faces.

Head referee "Hawk Eye" Collina reached out to pull Li Kang aside, while the portly assistant referees quickly gathered around.

The aging fourth official raised his camera.

Click.

"Goodbye to the World Cup, Li."

Collina had retired many years ago and was now an official in the FIFA Referees Committee.

Wembley Stadium.

One hundred thousand fans were unwilling to leave, still loudly shouting the names of their football idols.

A melodious tune sounded over the loudspeakers.

Marine flares were thrown onto the green field.

Thick smoke billowed.

Sparks burst.

The legendary veterans stopped and admired the splendor under the night sky.

Back on the bench.

Beckenbauer and Maradona each pulled out a jersey.

The players took the signing pens and took turns signing their names on them.

Then they returned to the green field and took a precious group photo.

All the proceeds from this match will be donated to charity, including the two jerseys full of legendary signatures.

The subsequent charity ceremony was not redundant.

FIFA officials, several legendary captains, and heads of charity organizations took the stage to give speeches one after another.

Post-match press conference.

Beckenbauer patiently explained the theme and significance of the charity match.

He didn't forget to praise Li Kang.

"Li's brain is as smart as mine; it's a blessing to be his coach."

Different personalities.

Beckenbauer directly overrode the coach during the World Cup that year, personally formulating tactics and directing on the spot.

Maradona scratched his head and added helplessly, "That kid's feel for the ball is very special. If he doesn't have injuries, his legendary status will be elevated again in the next World Cup."

Amidst the frustration, the King of Football inexplicably felt a glimmer of expectation: could there be another "one-man World Cup" championship drama?

In the locker room.

Rooney gave Ronaldinho a suggestive wink.

A moment later, several legendary veterans went to a London nightclub arm in arm to exchange skills.

Are there men in the world who don't like women?

Yes, and there are many.

Spending a long time indulging in a rich and colorful nightlife is a tiring thing.

It's better to listen to music and read a book at home.

Men like Rooney and Ronaldinho, who are gifted and have strong desires, are relatively rare.

Neuer doesn't like women; he is very dedicated and always likes 19-year-old girls.

Zidane doesn't like women, and he is henpecked. He wanted to chat with Li Kang, but couldn't find him.

Li Kang went straight home. There will be many opportunities to exchange pleasantries with legendary veterans in the future.

The intensity of this game was very low, and the playing time was short, so it had no impact on his physical fitness.

A mechanical, cold electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind.

[Ding, mission completed: Wembley Miracle.]

[Mission description: The wonderful performance of chasing three goals in a row is a feast for the eyes! You deserve a better reward!]

[Mission reward upgrade: World Legend Bronze Treasure Chest → Mysterious Treasure Chest!]

The prize pool was shrouded in a cloud of black mist.

A treasure chest engraved with simple patterns floated in mid-air.

Smoke filled the air.

[Treasure chest is opening]

[Congratulations on obtaining: Module Upgrade Tool!]

[Module Upgrade Tool: Can be used on any incomplete module!]

A small golden hammer appeared out of thin air in Li Kang's hand.

Without thinking too much.

He pulled out Maradona's "Feel for the Ball" incomplete module from the system panel.

Clang clang clang~

After tapping a few times, the small golden hammer disappeared.

[Module upgrade complete!]

[Congratulations on obtaining: Maradona "Feel for the Ball" module (Legendary/Permanent Passive)]

[Wow! Golden Legend!]

[Man and ball as one!]

That night.

Various news about the legendary match topped the trending searches.

This was a very successful charity event.

The attendance rate was 120%.

The ratings broke records.

The media keenly realized the organizer's intention: it was not only to pay tribute to the legends and let old fans remember their youth; the appearance of Li Kang, Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo also attracted many new generation fans and neutral audiences.

However, with the World Cup approaching, the focus of publicity should still be on the favorites to win the Hercules Cup.

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[Li Kang won the World Cup, can he be crowned king? He has only been playing for three seasons.]

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[Hard to say, it depends on his personal performance in the World Cup.]

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[I admit that Li Mingdeng is very strong, but winning the World Cup is not an easy task. The French team, with its endless stream of monsters, is the real favorite to win.]

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[The French team's ancestral grave is smoking with good fortune; apart from the goalkeeper, there are no shortcomings in any other position.]

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[Chelsea also helped them train an all-around Kanté.]

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[I won't say anything else; the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals, Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea, is a national team training match!]

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[I hope to see Li Kang holding the Champions League trophy in his left hand and the Hercules Cup in his right, reaching the top of the world.]

The days passed by like this.

Li Kang returned to a peaceful and boring life.

Training every day, playing games.

Occasionally, he would go to school to listen to classes. The students wouldn't disturb him, but he couldn't stand the entanglement of fans in society, which made the lecturers and professors doubt their lives when they looked at the "overcrowded" lecture halls.

Li Kang couldn't bring a large group of bodyguards to school every day, so he mostly studied at home.

There is still one month until the Champions League quarter-finals.

Chelsea has been singing triumphant songs in the league and the FA Cup. As for the League Cup, which is specially used for training troops? They had already been eliminated.

The joy of victory was quickly washed away.

Because many people in the club followed Buffon's stock investment and lost all their winning bonuses.

"I'm optimistic about another stock."

"Forget it, investing with you is worse than going to a casino; at least you can have fun and lose faster, so it's not so painful."

As soon as Buffon mentioned investment, his teammates, coaching staff, and cleaners quickly ran away.

The real investment master in the team is Morata. Although this guy has two weak feet, he has great financial luck and has achieved considerable profits in any project he invests in.

Cobham training base.

The fog was thick, and the turf was wet.

The sound of touching the ball on the training field was endless.

Dino was writing and drawing in a small notebook, his brow furrowed:

"The two legs of the Champions League quarter-finals are interspersed with a difficult league game."

"Boss, we may have to strategically give up that game against Liverpool."

Tuchel shook his head: "We can't give up; Manchester City has only lost one game this season."

Dino nodded.

Chelsea's upcoming schedule is hellish.

Liverpool is no longer the "attack strong, defense weak" powerhouse of last season.

They now have a top-level attacking combination in Europe and signed Van Dijk in the winter window, perfectly strengthening their defense.

Goalkeeper Karius is also a hot candidate for the "Premier League Golden Glove."

Thank you to book friend "岚山forest" for the Alliance Leader reward and 30 monthly tickets.

(End of this chapter)