Manchester United's heir apparent, but can't play football.

Chapter 124 (Friendly Match, Recommended to Skip) Europa League Final!
The party is over.

The Wolfsburg team arrived at their hotel.

Black Gold encouraged his disciples to relax and not to keep their nerves on edge for too long.

Bendtner sneaked out to experience the local customs and culture.

Arnold, clutching his game console, stood in the hallway looking around, and asked in confusion, "Where's Lee?"

Maranda recalled carefully, then said seriously, "Li told me that he wanted to study quietly by himself and that we were not allowed to disturb him!"

The evening breeze, carrying the faint fragrance of linden trees, swept through the garden, and the shadows of the branches swayed casually on the rain-soaked stone path.

As Li Luo approached, he heard a cheerful greeting, without any hesitation.

"plum!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, a Polish girl stood under the cast iron lamp, her figure graceful, her long, wavy blonde hair blowing wildly in the wind, seemingly oblivious, holding two neatly folded green and white jerseys in her hands. They were Wolfsburg's home and away jerseys, with a marker on top of them.

Seeing Li Luo approach, Bei Ya handed the jersey to herself, revealing a charming smile: "Li, I thought you were going to reject me."

Li Luo smiled too.

I glanced at her casually: she was still... big, fair-skinned, curvaceous, with stunning figures, beautiful legs, blonde hair in long waves, sexy, and with delicate features.
Unlike when he met other girls, she didn't evoke any fancy descriptions like stars or the moon in his mind.

Tonight, Beya was dressed exceptionally neatly in a gray plaid uniform with the collar fastened tightly. She wore thin-rimmed glasses, which made her originally alluring features appear more demure.

The shirt inside seemed a bit small, stretched high by the two breasts. Fortunately, there was a lot of fabric, which made the outline of the shoulders and neck particularly clear. Luckily, the thick, finely textured fabric weighed it down, so it didn't look too ostentatious.

It's out of print.

"Yes, it will be out of print soon."

Li Luo took the pen, quickly signed his name on the back of the Wolfsburg jersey, and stuffed the marker into her shirt pocket. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that her ears were red and her cheeks were flushed.

The question that had been bothering me resurfaced: Wasn't the Polish girl very forward on social media? Why was she so reserved and shy every time we met in person?

Beya's cheeks flushed, and she unconsciously clenched her jersey. Long ago, she had become a fan of Li, who was making his Bundesliga debut, and she frequently shared video highlights of the Chinese prodigy on her social media accounts, much like a fan following a celebrity.

Unexpectedly, fate is so wonderful that his temporary work partner, Lauren, actually knew Li Luo!
That's how you get their contact information.

Looking back at the entire Bundesliga season, Li Luo left behind so many classic moments on the pitch, making him increasingly beloved, with supporters unable to resist watching each scene repeatedly.

Thinking about it.

Suddenly, Beya raised his hand, his index finger drawing a smooth arc in the air, much like the trajectory he traced on the field.

"So beautiful."

Her eyes crinkled into a smile, and when she laughed, her tone was earnest: "It seems even the wind is helping you."

Li Luo smiled.

I strongly feel once again that the real-life Beya is completely different from the one in social chat.

There was no unbridled exuberance; even her speech carried a cautious gentleness. The faint scent of cedar perfume on her body was different from those deliberately sweet and cloying fragrances.

She stood quietly under the streetlight, her smile consisting of only a slight upturn of the corners of her mouth, without any extra movements. Yet, she seemed more demure than those unrestrained chat logs online.

A huge contrast.

An indescribable attraction.

“Li, I also have a gift for you.” The Polish girl took a half step forward, the night breeze still clinging to the ends of her golden hair, her eyes filled with tears.

"No need, we can talk about it later."

Li Luo took two steps back and gently shook his head.

He has his own principles. He came out tonight simply to sign a friend's jersey; it was a purely friendly exchange.

In his private life, he never thought about winning any friendly match triple crown.

"I won't tell anyone, and I won't cause you any trouble." She tossed her long, wavy blonde hair, a serious expression appearing on her delicate face. "A disciplined boy like you, you haven't even tasted your first kiss yet, have you?"

After a while.

Li Luo returned to her hotel room.

His relationship with Beya is pure, and this time it is truly pure.

The two did nothing in the hotel garden. To put it simply, Li Luo signed autographs for a fan and then came back.

There's nothing that can be done.

What's the point of talking about love and romance all day long?

I'm not the kind of person who's overly lustful; it's just that as my body develops, high-intensity competitions and training stimulate various bodily elements, resulting in particularly strong physiological needs.

It's not my problem, it's a physical problem.

But it's impossible to sleep with every girl you meet.

Love yourself.

A philosopher once said: The moment of being tempted
Ding ding ding, the cell phone rings.

[Bea: Li, I like you even more now that we've met again tonight, what should I do? [Wolverhampton jersey partially covering Yukiko's milky white skin.jpg]]

[Li Luo: My room number is ****]

After a while.

The door was pushed open gently.

Beya walked in cautiously.

Wearing a gray plaid uniform, the fabric fit her figure perfectly, outlining her soft curves; her thin-rimmed glasses slid down to the tip of her nose, and when she gently pushed them up with her fingertips, the lenses reflected a warm light, adding a touch of languid charm.

Followed by.

The door was locked tightly from the inside.

"Li, don't be nervous, although I'm nervous too."

Bea's voice was soft but still serious, full of concern: "Have you never been alone with someone of the opposite sex like this before? Me neither."

Li Luo: "."

He thought for a moment and said seriously, "I've only ever been alone with one Polish girl like this."

Beiya suddenly felt a little guilty: How could she keep posting those kinds of photos, distracting the self-disciplined Chinese genius?
Tonight, the two of you must act like in a romance novel: chat, kiss, and then sleep together in each other's arms—the kind where you sleep fully clothed. If you're not comfortable with that, you can take the initiative! Okay.
The air was still for half a second, with only the sound of breathing remaining.

Sudden.

"Wait a minute, Li! How did you manage to untie my clothes so skillfully? Ah~"

News reports are being released one after another.

The Europa League final is about to kick off: Wolfsburg vs. Sevilla!

Can Li Luo break Wolfsburg's club record and help the club lift its first European trophy?

Volkswagen Group executive Hans: The performance-based compensation package we offered Li included a substantial bonus for winning a European competition.

Kicker: Sevilla manager Unai Emery may very well be able to crack Blackg's counter-attacking philosophy!

The Sun: Lee Luo had a late-night rendezvous with a Polish model; there was no physical contact, he simply signed her jersey.

Comment area.
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[The Sun chose a good story this time; while other toilet paper newspapers followed suit with their fabricated stories, they went against the grain and reaped the benefits!]
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What? The Sun actually has photos this time? And videos too?!
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[Luo's private life is so clean, which further proves that the previous rumors were fabricated. Such a beautiful foreign girl with such a great figure wanted to kiss him, but he dodged it?]
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[The video and audio have been leaked! So Loki had his first kiss? So disciplined and admirable! I feel like I'm seeing Nedved back in the day.]
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[He truly is a positive role model! No wonder my daughter likes Li Luo so much.]
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[I must say, this Beya is really beautiful. The fact that Li Luo could resist such an offer shows just how strong his will is!]
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[The Sun was right at the beginning; Li Luo likes Asian girls.]

National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland.

The place was packed with people, and every seat was taken.

"Zhuangdianertai! Zhuangdianertai! Good evening, viewers!"

"We are now broadcasting live the 2014/15 UEFA Europa League final."

"Wolfsburg vs. Sevilla."

"The Bundesliga double champions face off against the Europa League defending champions!"

"One side is aiming for the triple crown."

"On the other hand, they are determined to defend their championship title."

"Europa League, a clash of titans."

Coach Zhang is feeling uneasy tonight.

I'm worried Wolfsburg won't be able to beat Sevilla.

There are concerns that the anti-countermeasure philosophy of black gold may not work, ultimately leaving Li Luo with regrets.

The final ceremony segment.

Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da!
The LED light strips along the sidelines lit up first, with pale blue light flowing along the outline of the stands, as if adorning the 5.8-seat building with a ring of starlight.

The silence was first broken by the footsteps of the UEFA honor guard. A group of honor guards in dark blue uniforms carried flags with the Europa League emblem on their shoulders and walked out symmetrically from both sides of the players' tunnel. Their steps were so synchronized that individual footsteps were almost inaudible.

The flag unfurled in the gentle breeze.

Sparse applause then rose from both sides of the stands, gradually coalescing into a wave of applause.

Followed by.

Dozens of dancers entered the stage, dressed in gradient-colored costumes. They transitioned from red and white in Seville to green and white in Wolfsburg, holding transparent acrylic panels and moving their steps to the background music of piano and violin.

As the ritual music fades.

The Europa League trophy is placed at the exit of the players' tunnel.

Pre-match press conference.

His black and gold skin screamed invincibility.

"Sevilla is very strong."

"As we all know, the mid-to-upper-tier teams in La Liga also have very good records in European competitions."

Wolfsburg is fully prepared.

The other side.

Sevilla's manager, Unai Emery, sports a meticulously combed slicked-back hairstyle, exudes a gentle and refined demeanor, and speaks slowly and deliberately.

"Li was just as charming as I was when I was young."

"But tonight, Sevilla will not watch him lift the trophy!"

"I have thoroughly studied Mr. Black Gold's tactics."

Isn't it just a defensive counter-attack?

The ultimate showdown in cup competitions is all about defense and patience.

The referee team led both teams out of the passage.

A deafening roar of cheers erupted from the Warsaw International Stadium.

"Li Luo glanced at the trophy as he passed by."

"So close, yet so far."

"Today might be the last time Li Luo plays in a Europa League final in his life! After returning to Manchester United, he will be like those superstars, competing in the Champions League every season!"

"Manchester United's heir apparent is unlikely to have another chance to play in the Europa League."

Beep!
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The 2014/15 UEFA Europa League final has officially begun.

Wolfsburg has possession of the ball.

Bendtner kicked off and passed the ball back to his own half.

"Li Luo's position tonight was slightly delayed, clearly indicating that he was taking on more organizational responsibilities."

"For Sevilla, Emery has deployed his familiar 5-4-1 formation, with Banega anchoring the midfield and Bacca as the lone striker, ready to attack at any moment."

The live stream chat instantly erupted. After all, this was the final battle to decide the Europa League winner, and the chat was refreshing at a speed comparable to the players sprinting:
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In recent years, the performance of the top-tier teams in La Liga in international competitions has indeed been quite impressive, defeating almost everyone they face.
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[I've been waiting for this parlay for days, it's the one I'm missing! Emery's counter-attacking style is ruthless, can Li Luo withstand Sevilla's midfield strangulation?]
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[Haha, I'm going all in on Sevilla. Many commentators say: the Europa League is all about luck, it has nothing to do with who's stronger.]
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[Black Gold has been relentlessly beating up renowned coaches; he'll definitely crush Emery tonight too!]
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[A Sevilla fan of 30 years: Our defense is more capable than it's famous! Will Lorenzo break through? Not so easy.]

The match started off highly competitive.

Sevilla's pressing was more targeted than any other Bundesliga team. Emery had clearly done his homework; Banega was like a plaster, always sticking around Li Luo, trying to cut him off from his teammates.

Banega is no nobody.

In 2008, several of his videos went viral online: he was completely naked and engaged in extremely lewd behavior, either with only himself as the main character or with several South American female celebrities.

He is well-rounded and technically excellent, yet he also diligently participates in defense during important matches.

Of course, he was also very proactive in trash-talking.

"Li, don't even think about dominating possession. I've played against Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets, and I've also played against Modric and Kroos when they finally figured it out!"

"Unless you have the ability to control the situation."

Banega was about to grab the arm of the Chinese genius.

Snapped.

The rolling football was lightly touched by the outside of Li Luo's right foot, instantly changing its trajectory: the exquisite line and force easily cut through Sevilla's strangulation barrier.

Banega was completely bewildered: 'What the hell? Can you just casually upload this kind of quality video without considering the rhythm?'

I wasn't distracted.

He quickly followed Li Luo as they moved.

Another step too slow.

Snapped!
This time, the ball was chipped past Sevilla's defense.

"Pretty!"

"A beautiful lob pass!"

"Like exquisite lines drawn with a paintbrush!" "Schürer!!!"

"Wow, Sevilla's defender made a timely block!"

The football was bounced out of the penalty area.

De Bruyne controlled the ball in time.

Sevilla quickly set up an impenetrable defensive wall.

The stands erupted in applause: even the neutral fans couldn't help but praise Li Luo's passing and vision. A young midfield maestro!
"Send it back to Li Luo."

"The game has entered the positional warfare phase!"

"Li Luo was surrounded and pressed by three Sevilla players! He remained remarkably composed despite this intense pressure!"

"A terrifying cadence."

"A graceful escape!"

"With a swift and agile movement, he pulled himself out from between the crowd!"

The commentator couldn't help but exclaim, "Here it comes! He's taking control of the tempo! Li Luo seems to be controlling the movement of both teams' players, precisely avoiding Sevilla's tackle routes with every touch of the ball. The vision of a top midfielder from one of the top five leagues!"

Fans watching on TV quickly noticed that Wolfsburg's passing and possession system was becoming increasingly sophisticated on the final stage: the passing, sometimes fast and sometimes slow, was like weaving a net, and the formation, sometimes clustered and sometimes dispersed, kept Sevilla's defenders running around in circles.

All the players in green and white jerseys revolved around Li Luo. His movements seemed random, but he always appeared at the most crucial connection points, and Banega could never predict the direction of his passes.

92 passing rating, balanced with both feet, God's-eye view.

Unleashing tremendous power!

The football was passed quickly among the green and white jerseys, as if weaving a suffocating net on the green field, and Li Luo was the weaver of this net.

Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap!
Mobile Halo!

Midfield commander!
The net weaver.

Even the skill level of his teammates seemed to have been elevated to a whole new level!
Banega was completely bewildered: Is this Wolfsburg? Is this the midfield maestro who has reached Europa League level in recent years?
In the Wolfsburg stands, bursts of enthusiastic applause erupted as tens of thousands of spectators fixed their gazes on the Chinese prodigy. Every run and every pass he made seemed to control the rhythm of the entire team's breathing.

[Shock level +1!]

[Shock level +1!]

[Shock level +1!]

Li Luo completely ignored the prompts in his mind, keeping his God's-eye view fixed on the gaps in Seville's defense, like a hunter waiting for his prey to expose its weakness.

all around the world.

Many Manchester United fans were deeply moved by this scene.

cornerstone.

The cornerstone of revival.

The midfield maestro is absolutely awesome!

With his own system, how much will Manchester United's heir apparent elevate the team next season? What kind of dominant performance will he bring to the team?
Little Britain.

Van Gaal and the Manchester United management team sat solemnly in the conference room.

"What a beautiful scene! The ultimate expression of attacking football! Li is the midfield core, the midfield brain, and the midfield soul!"

"The summer transfer window should be filled with players who fit Li's rhythm, possess refined footwork, and have a strong sense of teamwork."

"There's nothing we can do. We can't find suitable replacements. Van Gaal has a terrible reputation. He's kept Di Maria and Falcao firmly in the reserves. Who would dare come to Manchester United?"

"Old Fan is here, don't talk nonsense."

"Li has made great progress. I'm talking about his strategic thinking at the macro level; the combination of passing and vision. His decision-making and thinking speed are not picky about his teammates. No matter what the configuration is, as long as the components are top-notch, Li can get them running on the right track!"

Van Gaal remained silent throughout, his expression remarkably calm.

He stared intently at the screen, his attitude like that of a primary school student attentively listening to a lesson.

I am seriously learning from Hei Jin.

Learn from the "freedom" that Black Gold gave to Li Luo.

Courtside.

Black Gold rubbed his eyes, his face full of disbelief: "The team's passing consistency? How come it's so much better than in the semi-finals? It feels like our passing is several levels better than Leverkusen's now, so all the adjustments we made before the match are useless!"

So happy.

After so many years of coaching, I've never won a championship; this season has been packed with...
"The team members are getting better and better at working together."

"Or is it because of the climate and the grass? Haha, I was just kidding!"

The teaching assistant excitedly crushed a water bottle: "Boss, Li has developed so well! His talent was on full display in the Europa League final!"

Tom, who plays multiple roles as a member of the technical team for both Manchester United and Wolfsburg, kept his eyes glued to the Chinese prodigy on the pitch: "Li, he's been adapting and working with his teammates all along."

"Let's not talk about other aspects."

"His organizational, coordination, and decision-making abilities have made great progress in the Bundesliga."

"Right now, he's not adapting to the game, he's dominating it, he's in control of everything!"

The other side.

Sevilla manager Unai Emery, with a furrowed brow, paced back and forth in the command area.

It now seems that nothing can hold back the Chinese geniuses at Wolfsburg.

"Tell Banega to stay focused and stick close to Lee!"

"Bastard."

"We're feeling a bit overwhelmed."

"How is that possible? This kid is increasingly showing the characteristics of peak Xavi and a newly enlightened Modric?"

I'm not intentionally comparing Xavi and Modric, it's just that Sevilla faces Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga every season.

The Sevilla coach shouted at the sidelines, his voice filled with anxiety.

He remembered it clearly.

Wolfsburg's tactics against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga were clearly based on counter-attacking football.
It turns out that Black Gold had a hidden trump card.

Waiting for my Seville!
In the 30th minute, Sevilla completely tightened their defense, changing their 5-4-1 formation to an "8-1-1", clearly aiming to strengthen their defense, reduce pressure, and drag the game into the second half.

"Emery has increased the defensive depth."

"But Wolfsburg's passing and control continued. Li Luo began to adjust the rhythm."

On the green football field.

Li Luo slowed down, and Banega immediately moved closer, quietly placing one hand on Li Luo's waist and the other on his shoulder, trying to restrict his turning.

next second.

Li Luo suddenly moved, pretending to receive Gustavo's pass, but his body slightly shifted to the side. The ball seemed to come alive, slipping past his feet and rolling right to the feet of the onrushing Maranda!

"It's been missed! A beautiful off-the-ball play!"

"Banega was completely fooled; he was still trying to stick with Li Luo and let the ball slip through!"

Maranda was clearly used to Li Luo's rhythm. After receiving the ball, the little black egg turned his head and immediately looked towards the right flank: that was the gap in Sevilla's defense!
De Bruyne shot in like an arrow.

Sevilla's players were alert and decisively shifted their defensive focus to that side.

but.

Maranda, in a moment of idiocy, passed the ball back to Li Luo.
"Ball blindness filter!"

"That's a brilliant story!"

"Maranda and Li Luo's teamwork!"

The entire stadium held its breath. Li Luo suddenly accelerated, leaving Banega behind, and with a combination of stops and starts, displayed a terrifying cadence: left foot, left foot, left foot, right foot!
No one could see how he slipped between three Sevilla defenders.

"Wow!"

"Destroy the middle lane head-on!"

"This is Li Luo!"

Bah!
The football flew into the corner of the goal like a cannonball!

The Sevilla goalkeeper remained in a diving position and fell heavily to the ground!

1:0! ! !

Li Luo turned around to receive hugs from his teammates, who rushed over one after another, almost knocking him into an advertising board.

The cheers from the stands poured down like a tidal wave.

Maranda said earnestly, "Lee, I knew you could score!"

De Bruyne smiled and said, "I thought you were going to pass the ball to me. I thought you saw a gap in Sevilla's defense. Well done! Your passing strategy is top-notch. You capitalized on the shift in Sevilla's defensive focus!"

Little Black Egg said firmly, "Pass the ball to Li, and Li will create an even bigger gap in the defense!"

"Pretty!"

"The ball is in!"

"Li Luo has completely shattered Sevilla's defense!"

"Maranda's brilliant assist perfectly helped Li Luo break through the opponent's weak side!"

"A combination of instigator and terminator!"

"A goal in the Europa League final!"

"Mr. Big Scene!"

"This is Li Luo!"

The commentator was excited, and Coach Zhang was all smiles. Li Luo standing on the final stage was not only making history for Wolfsburg, but also for Chinese players!

The live stream chat exploded, with slow-motion replays of the goal going on repeatedly:
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[Lo is awesome! That off-the-ball movement was incredible! Banega was completely outmaneuvered! Maranda's follow-up pass was brilliant too, not attacking the weak side, but giving Lo a super assist! The strong side became the weak side.]
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[A devastating attack down the middle, a precious goal in the final!]
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【Awesome! 】
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[Great news! Manchester United are saved for next season!]
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Is it a sure thing? Li Luo is going to become a triple crown winner? Is this considered a mini triple crown?
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[Brothers! In a typical possession-based game, the ball disappears behind the defense. But I don't believe it; there's always some kind of magic in these finals! Some unseen force! All in on the 3!]

Wolfsburg fans are celebrating wildly!

It is highly likely that tonight they will witness a historic moment for the club, a great instant.

Black Gold and the teaching assistants embraced each other excitedly.

The executives in the VIP box were delighted, but they also felt that the new contract they had drafted for Li Luo was not high enough for a hero in the Europa League final, so they had to add more money.

Time passed by minute by minute.

The competition became increasingly intense in the following matches.

Emery hesitated for a long time before finally making an adjustment, replacing a defender with an attacking player, Reyes, clearly aiming to strengthen the counter-attack.

Sevilla's momentum surged instantly.

Banega also gradually started telling Li Luo "unhealthy" jokes incessantly, trying to distract the Wolfsburg midfield maestro.

This was a trick he learned from a TV show with Henry, which had amused many opponents to the point of being slow to react.

It has countless variations, is highly operable, and can even be used to deliberately reach the climax of a scene and then remain silent.

"Sevilla has started to fight back! The defending champions' resilience has shown!"

"Li Luo is surrounded again, this time by Banega and Vitolo! And Krechovia is on her way!"

Li Luo remained composed as he broke free.

Near the center circle, he received a pass from his teammate and was facing Banega's pressure. Suddenly, he took a big step and lowered his shoulder, pretending to break through to the right, but he gently pulled the ball back and quickly took a step, then suddenly took a step and completed a reverse breakthrough in an instant!
The distance between the football and the player's body seemed to have been meticulously measured with a ruler.

86 points in ball control, 92 points in passing, balanced with both feet, ultimate ball control, and a god-like perspective!
The five elements are perfectly combined.

Europa League Emperor!

Vitolo didn't have time to react and tried to grab the hem of his clothes but couldn't.

Krechovia could only watch as Li Luo dribbled the ball forward.

"Stop the ball, get past the defender! So smooth!"

"Changes in rhythm".

"accelerate!"

"During this segment, Li Luo's individual rhythm mirrors the overall rhythm of Wolfsburg!"

"He didn't let Wolfsburg's passing and control system break down at all, and Sevilla's physical strength was being worn down little by little, including their patience."

Emery's hair was disheveled and his clothes were rumpled.

Suddenly I realized that I had gone astray.

Studying Black Gold's tactics is useless; Li Luo is the midfield core who determines macro strategy and local decisions!

finally.

The referee blew the final whistle.

Wolfsburg 2:0 Sevilla.

"Wolves won the 2014/15 UEFA Europa League!"

"Triple Crown Winner!"

"A legendary moment that will forever be etched in Wolfsburg's history!"

"The fans started storming the stadium."

"The great midfield maestro - Li Luo, was lifted high by the crowd."

(End of this chapter)