The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 116: Perfect Season! Let's Start Again! European Cup!

May.

For French fans, the biggest attraction is who will win the Ligue 1 championship.

This time is different from Lyon's previous dominance and Lille's early championship.

The championship battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Montpellier has now reached a white-hot stage.

It is likely that the champion will not be decided until the final round.

In fact, before the winter break, Paris Saint-Germain still held the leading position.

However, during the winter break, Paris Saint-Germain's head coach was replaced by Ancelotti.

After a strong start with three consecutive wins, the team began to fall into a vicious cycle of draws.

From the 23rd to the 29th round of Ligue 1, the team drew 5 out of 7 games, handing the initiative to its competitors.

Montpellier seized this godsend opportunity, with 5 wins and 1 draw after the winter break, and the only draw was a direct dialogue with Paris.

In the 25th round, Montpellier successfully reached the top, and after a draw, they won five consecutive games.

Since the 29th round, Montpellier has been firmly at the top of the league.

In this case.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the 17th chairman of Paris Saint-Germain and a Qatari, is very dissatisfied.

He kept emphasizing to the team that they must fight for the Paris championship.

Qatar acquired Paris Saint-Germain, injected so much money into transfers, and bought a lot of players, but it couldn't even win a Ligue 1 title. Doesn't this make the Qatari side feel that their chairman is incompetent?
However, regardless of whether they win the championship this season, Paris Saint-Germain has secured a place in the Champions League next season.

Currently, Ligue 1 only has two Champions League places.

Paris Saint-Germain has enough points to win the championship if Montpellier fails, but they are sure to be in second place.

So Nasser is already discussing with the sports director and Paris Saint-Germain legend Leonardo about the transfer matters for next season.

Leonardo played for Paris Saint-Germain for two seasons before moving to AC Milan.

Nasser and his team have already set their main target for this summer transfer window at AC Milan.

Everyone knows that the Italian giants are having a hard time right now and will have clearance sales to make up for the financial deficit.

The team started contacting Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva and others early on, and everything is going smoothly.

But Nasser still had another thought: "What are the chances of us signing the striker Gaio from Bastia?"

Leonardo is very familiar with Gaio, a talented player who is currently attracting much attention in France. He was successfully selected for the French national team while still in the second-tier league.

The future is promising.

If Paris Saint-Germain can buy such a player, it will improve both the team's strength and image.

This is to prevent the French from thinking that after the Qataris move into Paris, they will only buy foreign players and not train their own players.

But the question is, can he come?
"Didn't the media say that Gaio personally promised to stay in Bastia?" Leonardo said.

Nasser was full of arrogance. "I don't believe there is anything that cannot be solved with money. If there is, it means that the money has not been given enough. Go and try."

Leonardo nodded.

This summer, they have basically finalized the transfers of Ibrahimovic and Silva with AC Milan, with a package price of 6500 million euros.

Ibrahimovic's annual salary must be over 10 million euros.

Then they also poached the Italian super talent Verratti, and Paris Saint-Germain had to pay a transfer fee of tens of millions of euros.

It can be said that they are not short of money.

Qataris aim to win the Champions League!

Can the small Bastia, a team with not so healthy finances, and the owner of a car rental company afford a transfer fee of tens of millions of euros?
And can young players like Gaio resist the temptation of a wealthy platform?

Compared to the suspense of the French Ligue 1 championship.

The only suspense in Ligue 2 is who will be the direct promotion spots.

champion?

Bastia!!
So before the last game, Hagibegic did not let Gio play.

Whether it was Le Mans or Nantes, Bastia gave away points.

But it doesn't hurt.

Chatham has been very busy during this period. Whether it is the team's own cleanup and contract renewal work, or contact with potential players and transfer communications with other teams, it is very energy-consuming.

For a full half month, Chatham didn't pay attention to the team's situation.

this time.

It was also the most relaxing moment in the whole of Bastia.

Many players' training is also a bit relaxed.

Only Gaio.

He trained as usual every day, and took advantage of the time when he had no competition tasks to try to improve his attributes.

His teammates understood Gaio's behavior as an effort to get into the French national team's roster for the European Cup.

They were half right.

5 month 19 number.

Stade de Cesari, the last round of the French Ligue 2, round 38.

All the games of Ligue 1 teams will start at the same time. After this game, the Ligue 2 season will be settled.

Bastia plays host to their rivals Istres at home.

This team is also the team where Giroud spent a year.

Before the game, the two promised each other, "See you in the national team."

After the end of Ligue 2 today, Ligue 1 will also usher in the final round of games tomorrow. Gaio wishes Giroud to win the Ligue 1 championship.

Giroud asked him again, "Are you really unwilling to try for Arsenal next season?"

He has confirmed that he will sign with Arsenal and all that is left is to sign the contract.

In Giroud's view, Arsene Wenger is the boldest coach to use young people, which is the best choice for player improvement.

But Gaio chose to stay with the team.

Gaio replied, "There are already many talented players going to Arsenal, and they don't need me, but Bastia needs me."

boom!
Boom boom! !
In the player tunnel, Gaio could already hear the cheers of the fans in the stadium.

This is already the second half.

Gaio did not appear in the first half. Hajibegic replaced Gaio during the halftime and let him play the last half of the game of the season.

Bastia fans also seem to be aware of this arrangement.

So this time's midfield appearance was full of ritual.

When the referee brought the players into the field.

Gaio was the first to leave the field.

The atmosphere at the Cesari Stadium instantly reached its peak!!
"Geo!!"

Everyone shouted loudly.

at the same time.

Boom!
dong dong dong! !

The Ultras Bastia members in the north stand beat the drums vigorously, and the whole stadium was engulfed in the shocking sound.

Wow!

Amid the fans' exclamations, the TIFO, which usually only appears before the game, appeared for the first time in the second half of the Thessaly Stadium.

This time's TIFO is not as shocking or complicated.

It was a huge silhouette of Gaio’s head, and then a huge banner – “U ghjornu chì tù sceglie Bastia, Bastia abbraccia u fuballu.”

This is what Bertrand wrote.

Gaio tapped his toes on the sideline, walked onto the field and waved to the fans.

Stand in the center circle and wait for the kick-off.

now,

In the north stand, Modoso held up a sign with new lyrics, followed by three drum beats of "dong dong dong".

The fans sang the latest song dedicated to Gaio, "Le Soleil de Bastia".

The sun of Bastia—

"The sea breeze blows through the Cesari Stadium
You carved Bastia on the double crown throne
Gueho! Gueho!
The trophy is filled with Mediterranean moonlight

European giants await summer transfer window

The neon lights of the city are not as bright as the thousands of sails in the fishing port
How to exchange a tycoon's check for a hot blue blood
We've seen too many shooting stars.
Only you are willing to be a lighthouse guarding the city wall
The kid from Niaoquan Town
Do you hear the North Stand singing?

The storm will erode the rocks
St Tropez yachts set to rot into sand
But the flag of Thessaly still flies

你是太阳
You are the light of Bastia that never sets!

Let us once again cry out in Thessaly – Gueho, Gueho, Gueho!!!”

When the singing started.

The French Ligue 2 broadcast camera kept focusing on Gaio and giving him a close-up.

Many Bastia fans who were unable to attend the match applauded Gaio in various locations. Sunset Cafe Tavern.

The wine glasses clanged against each other.

He drank one glass of alcohol after another.

If Gaio stays in Bastia, even for just one more season, this is the most beautiful image of football in their hearts.

drop! !

The referee blows the whistle.

The fans’ singing never stopped, and with Gaio’s repeated breakthroughs and dribbling, the entire Thessaly Stadium was filled with the passion of Bastia!
At halftime, Gaio didn't score a goal.

It was more like Hagibegic letting Gio go up and take on the passionate frenzy of the home fans.

There is no need to score a goal. Just standing there now, he is already the spiritual totem of Bastia.

Double crown!
This is a season that will be written into Bastia's centenary history.

The name Gaio will also become the most brilliant word in the history of Bastia!

When the referee blew the final whistle.

Gaio finally had the ball and he kicked it high into the air.

All Bastia players roared.

A season is over.

Perfect is the word that can describe this season.

Double crown!
The first time in team history!
The Cesari Stadium is boiling!

Rich blue fireworks and smoke filled the entire venue.

Cheers and shouts were heard everywhere.

The players hugged each other under the illumination of fireworks, and Hagibegic also walked into the court and hugged each player.

Finally, everyone gathered together and shouted—

"Fight, Bastia!!"

At the French Ligue 2 championship award ceremony, Gaio again lifted the trophy as captain and took a photo with his teammates.

Wait until the award ceremony is over.

Hagibegic also brought over the French Cup championship trophy, "Come on, double champion!"

Gaio took the trophy and held it in his left and right arms.

He stood in the middle.

Then the coaching staff, Chatham and other senior executives, as well as Jerónimi stood beside the players.

Together they took a group photo of Bastia's double-crown season.

After the group photo.

It was the moment when the players took photos with the championship trophy.

And the players' families entered the stadium to celebrate together.

The Pierre couple and Lupu all entered the court and took photos with Gaio.

"Congratulations, Gaio, you finally realized your dream. We are very relieved." Mother hugged Gaio tightly.

They once thought that Gaio was useless, but unexpectedly, an experience of imprisonment made him reborn from the ashes.

Gaio now seemed so unfamiliar that he no longer seemed like her child.

Apart from his appearance, eyes and usual tone, he was no longer the arrogant and domineering boy she remembered, the one people called a problem boy.

"Yang! You're amazing! I hear your name all the time in Paris!"

Lupu ran over and hugged his brother.

Gaio patted his head and said, "Train well in Paris. We'll try to come to your championship ceremony in person someday."

"it is good!"

Lupu answered firmly, and Pierre and his wife laughed.

Since Gaio started taking football seriously, the family atmosphere has improved. With Gaio as a role model, the children are all working hard on their own.

Then it was Pierre who said, "I never interfere with your decisions. I hope you can win the championship next season. In addition, Mane has a very good relationship with his agent. We can't sign all of him. The agreement we have now is 20% ownership, but it will cost 30 euros."

Gaio nodded and said, "It doesn't matter. We'll sign him for as much as we can. The key is whether he is willing to come to Bastia."

Pierre smiled. "Of course. Chatham and I told him you wanted to be his team-mate, and he decided to join Bastia without hesitation. Chatham promised Mane playing time in the Europa League. Now all that's left is to negotiate with Metz."

"Ah."

This is good news.

At least next season Bastia will have Mane and Kante, so there will be no problem playing in Ligue 1.

Gaio just had a brief chat with Pierre, while Chatham and Hajibegich both came over to chat with the family.

All his words were full of praise for Pierre and his wife, praising them for raising such a good child.

The 2011/12 French Ligue 2 season ended just like that.

The top three are Bastia, Reims and Troyes.

The relegation zone, Metz, Bolegny, and bottom-placed Amiens.

Gaio won the French Ligue 2 Golden Boot with 19 goals, ahead of Reims' two forwards Faul with 15 goals and Gilas with 14 goals.

Gaio also deservedly became the best player and best newcomer of the French Ligue 2 this season with his excellent performance, and was selected into the best team.

Bastia also won a number of awards.

Become the biggest winner of Ligue 2 this season!

A historic double.

The day.

Gaio received too many blessing messages, and many people expressed a hint of regret in their words.

It's a shame Gaio chose to stay in Bastia.

For example, Wenger, Leonardo and others.

But there are also those who firmly support Gaio.

For example, Zidane.

I made a special phone call. "This is a very good choice. Career planning in youth is very important. I'm glad you didn't let your temporary success blind you. The bench of a top team has extinguished the spirit of countless talented people. I'm glad you won't be the next one. I look forward to seeing you perform in the European arena next season."

"Finally, congratulations on winning the double championship."

The next day in Bastia, there were summaries of the season and various news praising the team and Gaio.

But outside of Bastia.

French fans are waiting for the results of the last round of Ligue 1 matches.

The championship battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Montpellier continued until the final round.

Gaio was not present.

Watching the full broadcast at home, Ancenotti was once again the runner-up.

Montpellier came back from behind to defeat relegated Auxerre 2-1 away from home, while Paris Saint-Germain also took the lead in the second half with Pastore and Motta.

But it could only rank second with a difference of 3 points.

Montpellier made history.

For a time, the whole of France was discussing the possibility that French football might really be on the rise.

The two most important championships in France - the Ligue 1 championship and the French Cup championship.

The final winners of this season are not traditional powerhouses.

Montpellier and Bastia are just small teams.

But he turned out to be the dark horse and became the champion!

Simultaneously.

Other European leagues have also decided their final champions.

And it also created many miracles.

In the Premier League, Manchester City won the Premier League title for the first time in history, creating a 9320 miracle;

In La Liga, Real Madrid had 32 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses, winning the league 100% and the 32nd championship in team history;
In Serie A, Juventus won the championship after seven years with an unbeaten record of 23 wins and 15 draws and 84 points;
In the Bundesliga, Dortmund won the Bundesliga championship again after 16 years, breaking the Bundesliga single-season record with 81 points.
In the Champions League, Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich on penalties to win the title;

In the Europa League, Atletico Madrid defeated Bilbao in the La Liga civil war and successfully won the championship, breaking out of the team's more than ten years of championship drought in history.

Gaio follows European football.

Full of expectations, France plays an important role in the European continent, but its football influence is declining.

He will eventually have to prove himself in the European arena.

But before next season arrives.

The current European football world is waiting for the biggest European event next month——

European Cup!
Thanks to Jiraiya for the reward~!

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(End of this chapter)