The God of Football starts with passive skills

Chapter 63 Hat Trick! Cruyff Turns! The Future Fourth Star! As the Team Anthem Sounds, Mainz Wins the Championship!
Is this what a superstar is like?
Wang Shuo sat in the locker room with a thick bath towel over his head.

The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, and everyone was soaked to the bone.

Back in the locker room, the first thing to do is to quickly dry off and change into dry clothes to keep warm.

After all, there's still a second half.

But Wang Shuo was still immersed in Ribery's individual performance before the end of the first half.

Wang Shuo had seen similar videos online.

There are even many edits.

Not only Ribery, but also Messi, Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Kaká, and so on.

But none of them were as shocking as seeing it in person.

This is what a superstar is like!
Back in the locker room, Bongett apologized.

He really didn't intend to foul.

But Ribery's movement was too fast. By the time he made the move, Ribery had already changed position and ended up kicking him.

Wang Shuotai could understand Bongett's experience.

Because he often does the same thing as Ribery.

A person traveling at 1.2x speed versus a person traveling at 1x speed is truly a case of dimensional reduction.

Demichelis probably feels similar frustration.

Of course, such people are often shorter and at a disadvantage in physical confrontations.

For example, Ribery and Messi.

Wang Shuo also exhibits a similar frequency of movements.

What Ribery can do, I can do too!

……

"Our game strategy has been completely figured out by our opponents."

"Bayern is more difficult to deal with than we imagined, and more so than any of the teams we've faced in the past."

"So we need to adjust our strategy in the second half."

Klopp also took responsibility.

He believed that the team's tactics in the first half were not successful.

Although they were leading by two goals, they also conceded a goal.

Moreover, his opening tactics haven't even been implemented yet.

He speculated that Bayern would start to exert their strength in the second half and would not give Mainz much time.

Bayern's attacking system is very comprehensive.

Luca Toni is extremely dominant in the penalty area; he is tall, strong, and skilled at heading.

Although Klose is not a tall striker, he is equally good at heading the ball and has a strong ability to score with his feet.

With Ribery on the left and Altintop on the right, Bayern excels in both wing play and cutting inside.

There's also a rear insertion.

Even set pieces can present a formidable threat like Lucio.

It's fair to say that Bayern Munich has a very strong squad.

Of course, it's not without its shortcomings.

Bayern Munich exposed problems more than once in the first half using their 4-4-2 formation.

Both Klose and Luca Toni are getting old and their range of activities is limited.

The pressure on Mainz's deep-lying midfield area was not well controlled.

“The division of labor between Van Bommel and Schweinsteiger in this area is still not clear enough, and mistakes often occur, or even situations where no one comes forward to guard them.”

"Miroslav, you can make good use of this to draw out their two defensive midfielders!"

Mainz's second goal was actually created when Calhanoglu received the ball in open space.

Once one of the two defensive midfielders is pulled out, the next step is to figure out how to make the best use of that space.

Give me the ball!

Wang Shuo reached out, pulled off the towel from his head, looked up, and stared directly at head coach Klopp.

The locker room fell silent immediately.

Everyone looked at Wang Shuo with great surprise.

In their memory, this should be the first time Wang Shuo has so directly expressed his ambition.

"Give me the ball, and I'll put it in Bayern's goal like Ribery did!"

Everyone in the locker room was even more surprised.

Klopp, Buvac, and Kramny exchanged glances, all looking bewildered and surprised.

But they were also very happy and gratified.

From the moment Wang Shuo arrived in Germany and came to Mainz, he has always maintained a low profile.

Every step was taken with perfect composure, every choice was impeccable, and she always followed the rules, afraid of making a mistake.

In fact, Klopp knows Wang Shuo very well.

Because they are the same kind of people at heart.

But Klopp knew even better that this version of Wang Shuo was not enough.

To become a better player, you must have a competitive spirit.

On the football field, well-behaved kids don't go very far.

Wang Shuo has also been growing.

Since he joined Mainz's first team, since he began to take on more and more responsibility, and since he gradually dared to express his thoughts and show his ambition, he has been constantly changing himself.

This was the first time he had taken the initiative to stand up and express his thoughts.

He'll be like Ribery!

This is a very good start.

Next time, he'll want to do even better than Ribery!

"OK, let's do it this way!"

Klopp made a decisive decision without much hesitation.

After hearing this, Wang Shuo looked up and gave the head coach a grateful look.

Klopp smiled and nodded at him.

Neither of them said a word, but they both knew what the other wanted to say.

This is a tacit understanding.

It's also a matter of trust!
……

When the players from both teams returned to the field, they found that the rain had intensified.

The drainage system at the Berlin Olympic Stadium is good, and there is not much standing water on the ground, but the field is still very slippery.

The second half of the game has begun.

As Klopp predicted, Bayern Munich changed their first-half strategy and began to take the initiative.

After Mainz kicked off, Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose immediately rushed into Mainz's half to press the ball.

Both the midfield and the defense pushed forward simultaneously.

Finally, Mainz was forced into their own half, and Hoglund had no choice but to launch a long ball forward.

Needless to say the results.

Wang Shuo held his position in midfield and went to challenge Lucio for the header...

Yes, you read that right.

Wang Shuo went to challenge Lucio for the header!
The final result was predictable: Lucio outmaneuvered Wang Shuo and headed the ball back.

Wang Shuo finally experienced firsthand the close-quarters combat of going head-to-head with a world-class center-back.

He couldn't even jump.

After securing the position, Lucio jumped from behind him. He was as big as a mountain of flesh, and when he landed, it was like a landslide. It was really intimidating.

When Wang Shuo turned around and looked at the Brazilian center-back with his fierce face, he was very puzzled.

Why is Bayern Munich unwilling to renew the contract of such an excellent center-back and instead wants to let him go?
Surprisingly, being pressed down actually earned me some passive points.

Wang Shuo grinned at Lucio, smiled slightly, and then turned and ran back.

At this very moment, Bayern Munich is launching an attack.

But Wang Shuo decided that he would settle accounts with Hoglund after the match.

Damn it, you passed me a high ball and made me go and fight Lucio for the header?
How dare you!
Klopp also made new arrangements based on the situation in the first half and the adjustments made in the second half.

For example, at the start of the second half, Mainz adopted a strategy of stabilizing their defense first.

Unlike the first half, after the start of the second half, Bayern's attacks were more focused on starting from the left flank.

Ribery became the most active player on the field.

Hoglund alone cannot stop Ribery.

Heller retreated actively, and Calhan also provided support and protection on this side.

Almost every time Ribery gets the ball and Lahm makes a forward run, Mainz's right flank is under constant threat.

However, during this period, Klopp and the coaching staff have been training the team's defense.

Especially in defensive organization under high pressure from the opponent.

It was thanks to the preparations made during this period that Mainz was able to withstand Bayern's attacking pressure time and time again.

In the 58th minute, Bayern launched another attack from the side of Ribery and Lahm.

But when Ribery cut inside, Calhanoglu and Hoglund intercepted the ball on the right side of the penalty area.

Hoglund intercepted the ball and passed it to Calhan, who then passed it to Heller.

Heile made a straight pass to Wang Shuo on the right side of the midfield.

Wang Shuo received the ball with his back to the goal.

But almost the instant he received the ball, Demichelis closed in from behind, giving him no chance to turn around.

This gave Wang Shuo a feeling.

If Heller had given a high ball, Demichelis would probably have wanted to gain an advantage over Wang Shuo, just like Lucio did.

Fortunately, it was a ground ball.

Wang Shuo seized the best position and brought the ball to a steady stop, leaving no chance for him to turn around.

If it were a center forward like Drogba, who excels in physical strength and duels, he could completely dominate Demichelis and calmly dribble and turn.

But Wang Shuo is clearly not that kind of muscle-bound guy.

How to do?
Wang Shuo had also made preparations in advance.

He chose to bring it back.

One step, two steps...

Demichelis followed closely behind.

But this time, before the Argentine center-back could close in, Wang Shuo tilted his left shoulder toward the right sideline and quickly stepped out with his left foot.

All the movements looked like Wang Shuo was dribbling the ball back, seizing an opening to dribble to the outside and turn.

How could Demichelis possibly give Wang Shuo such an opportunity?

So they took a step to the side.

But at that moment, Wang Shuo suddenly flicked the ball from behind with his right foot, passing it behind him and Demichelis, and quickly turned around.

Oops!

Cruyff turns around!

Demichelis reacted quickly, and once he regained his footing on his left foot, he immediately tried to give chase.

Wang Shuo's scheme was deliberate yet unintentional, and his movements were even faster.

After turning around, he pushed off with both legs and darted forward, catching up with the ball he had just flicked out, and sprinting ahead.

At that moment, beneath the rain curtain, gasps of surprise erupted from the stands of the Olympic Stadium.

Everyone initially thought Demichelis had held on.

Unexpectedly, Wang Shuo suddenly broke through.

They hadn't even figured out what was going on yet.

Wang Shuo dribbled forward, cutting diagonally from the right flank into the penalty area.

Bayern Munich were just launching an attack, and their defense is currently vulnerable.

Van Bommel, who was lagging behind, wanted to catch up, but he was a step behind and could not catch up with Wang Shuo, who was charging at full speed.

On the contrary, Lucio, who was lagging behind, chased back while closing in on Wang Shuo's path.

Just as both sides rushed into Bayern's 30-meter zone and were about to reach the edge of the penalty area, Lucio finally marked Wang Shuo.

But at that very moment, Wang Shuo suddenly slowed down and took a series of small, quick steps to move the ball to the left.

This surprised Lucio, who quickly slowed down and adjusted his center of gravity, trying to get close to Wang Shuo again.

As long as he can get close and engage in direct combat, Lucio is absolutely confident that he can suppress Wang Shuo.

But at that moment, Wang Shuo suddenly spun the ball back with his left foot, quickly adjusted himself, and pushed the ball forward with his right foot, rushing straight past Lucio's right side.

Lucio is hailed as having one of the world's top center-back physiques.

But he is indeed getting old, and his agility is not what it used to be.

After Wang Shuo's series of changes of direction, by the time Lucio recovered and caught up, he was already a body length behind.

"We've broken through again!"

"After getting rid of Demichelis, Wang Shuo used feints and speed to force his way past Lucio."

"What a fantastic solo performance!"

"Look at this time, Wang Shuo dribbled into the penalty area and got a one-on-one opportunity!"

Is there any chance?

"Butter, attack!"

"Wang Shuo kicks the ball!!"

Goal!!!!

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLL!!!"

"58st minute, 58st minute, Mainz scores again!"

"Young player Wang Shuo single-handedly broke through the defense, dribbling the ball into Bayern's penalty area and scoring another goal for Mainz!"

"3 to 1!"

"Wang Shuo pulled off a hat trick!"

"It is worth noting that this is the second time Wang Shuo has scored a hat-trick against Bayern Munich."

“In last year’s German U19 league, Wang Shuo played for Mainz U19 against Bayern U19 and scored a hat-trick.”

"That's where he first came to prominence."

"Now, facing Bayern Munich's first team, Wang Shuo has once again relied on his individual ability to break through Bayern's goal three times!"

When Wang Shuo turned and ran towards the sidelines, across the track, and to the front of the stands to celebrate, his Mainz teammates followed one after another.

In front of the home team's coaching bench, Klopp was so excited that he jumped up and down on the spot, throwing his farmer's three punches repeatedly.

Then, Uncle Beard turned around, ran to the coaching bench, and hugged Kramny and Buvac tightly.

"He did it!"

"This guy actually did it!"

"My God, he actually did it!"

Outsiders simply cannot comprehend Klopp's excitement and shock at this moment.

In the locker room, Wang Shuo said he would put the ball into Bayern's goal, just like Ribery.

Strictly speaking, this goal was very much like Wang Shuo's, and not at all like Ribery's.

Because the two have different styles.

But that doesn't detract from the brilliance, or even the greatness, of this goal!

For Mainz, it was absolutely a great goal!

Only Buvac and Kramny knew why Klopp was so agitated, even losing his composure.

Because he was so eager to beat Bayern!
Especially Klinsmann's Bayern!

Last year, it was Hoeness who personally called Klopp and told him that Bayern Munich was making two choices.

If I had to choose a domestic coach, it would be Klopp; if I had to choose an international coach, it would definitely be a world-class manager.

At that time, Klopp was full of expectations for coaching Bayern Munich.

Everyone felt that this was his chance to rewrite his life!
Unexpectedly, it was Hoeneß who told him personally that Bayern had chosen the other Jürgen over the other two.

Later, some media outlets revealed that the reason Klopp was not chosen was because he didn't like wearing suits and always had a sloppy beard, which didn't fit Bayern's image.

Since then, Klopp has been holding back a lot of energy.

Now, he can finally stand proudly in front of Bayern Munich, Hoeneß, Rummenigge, Klinsmann, and others, and proudly say: "I just don't like wearing suits, I just like having a beard."

"Most importantly, the team can still beat Bayern Munich!"

After hugging his assistant, Klopp turned and rushed into the command area, braving the heavy rain, waving his fist and shouting in the rain.

His silhouette resembled a standing poster of The Shawshank Redemption.

"Wang, that was a brilliant move!"

……

This scene of Klopp in front of the home team's bench was naturally seen by the live broadcast cameras and people in the presidential stands.

Especially Beckenbauer and others.

Let's take a look at Klinsmann on the away team's bench.

Perhaps Klinsmann, dressed in a suit, was gentle and refined, appearing very elegant.

But he lacks Klopp's passion.

Klopp is like a fierce horse that has been tempered by wind and sand since childhood, rugged but powerful.

Klinsmann is exceptionally talented and has had a smooth and successful career. His coaching career started at a high level, but he is like a flower in a greenhouse. Even a little bit of intense sunlight would make him wither.

Even withering.

And Wang Shuo too!

No wonder they're players trained by Klopp!
Ribery scored a goal through individual skill before the end of the first half, and he responded in the second half with the same individual skill!

Moreover, he even pulled off a hat trick!
This kid has a bright future ahead of him!
"Now, do you still think we should keep him outside to continue training?" Beckenbauer asked casually.

In fact, he has basically stopped interfering in Bayern's day-to-day affairs.

He primarily served as a member of the supervisory board, playing a supervisory role.

It also serves as a bridge for communication between management and the supervisory board.

Hoeneß remained silent.

After watching Wang Shuo's performance tonight, anyone with eyes can see that this kid's talent is impossible to hide.

Before long, he will definitely shock the entire European football world!
After hesitating for a moment, Rummenigge finally gritted his teeth.

“We…have already reached an agreement with Mario Gomez.”

Beckenbauer gave Rummenigge a deep look, and then said nothing more.

For Bayern Munich, signing Gomez is the most politically correct decision.

When Rummenigge said those words, he had already made a decision.

"I will contact Thomas Essien. In two years, three years at most, his future is definitely at Bayern!" Hoeness quickly added.

Beckenbauer smiled faintly.

"In the next few years, there will only be three superstars in world football: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, Kaká of AC Milan, and Messi of Barcelona."

The three superstars are universally recognized.

Both his appearance and his ball skills are genuine.

"Ribéry is ultimately inferior in terms of appearance and personality, and he also has a lot of injuries."

"But if Wang Shuo can stay healthy and maintain his current momentum, then I believe he has a very good chance of becoming the fourth!"

Hoeneß and Rummenigge looked up at Beckenbauer in disbelief.

Whether as a player or a coach, Beckenbauer was a world champion, achieving countless accomplishments and honors that others could only dream of. Therefore, he is the Emperor of Football!
They have always admired Beckenbauer's vision.

If it's true, how valuable would Wang Shuo be?
can not imagine!

Because Wang Shuo comes from China, and has the support of the entire Asian region!

……

After Wang Shuo scored a hat trick, Klinsmann made two substitutions in quick succession.

Podolski replaced Altintop.

Van Buyten replaced Oddo.

After the substitution, Ram appeared on the right wing.

Bayern Munich changed their formation to a 3-4-3, with three defenders.

This is a signal that we are about to launch a full-scale attack!

Mainz then began to retreat and organize their defense.

All of Germany knows that Klopp's team can only maintain high-intensity running for a maximum of 60 minutes.

After 60 minutes, their running ability is greatly reduced.

Therefore, it's quite normal for Mainz to withdraw now.

As a result, the situation became completely one-sided.

However, Mainz's retreat was not simply pushing into their own penalty area; instead, they set up a tight defensive formation in their own half, repeatedly blocking Bayern's attacks outside the penalty area.

In the 73rd minute, Mainz made their first substitution.

Gunkel replaced Feulner.

At this point, Mainz changed their formation to something similar to a 5-3-1-1.

Löw and Heller defend the flanks, while Hoglund plays as the right center-back.

The Mainz team displayed unprecedented resilience.

Everyone worked together to defend.

Hajnal also actively retreated to midfield, even going very deep into the defensive zone.

Wang Shuo pressed Bayern's three center-backs in the attacking third, trying his best to disrupt and hinder Bayern's play from the back.

Everyone is working incredibly hard.

The rain keeps falling.

On the pitch, the Mainz players, dressed in red jerseys, never stopped.

They kept running.

The rain washed away the sweat, but it couldn't extinguish the flames in everyone's hearts.

That's hope!

They were all relatively unknown players.

Feulner came from Bayern Munich's youth academy, but was considered a product of their youth development program.

Hainaul and Löw are from the small country of Hungary.

Karlhan is from Slovenia.

Nowitzki is from Macedonia.

Pekovic is from Montenegro.

Gunkel has German citizenship but is an immigrant from Côte d'Ivoire.

And then there's Wang Shuo, from China. A country that has never appeared in the World Cup finals.

Before coming to Mainz, he had been rejected by 18 teams.

They were all ordinary people from small countries, from deep mountains, from dense forests, and from unknown places.

Perhaps tonight will be the most glorious moment of their entire lives.

Defeating Bayern Munich is the greatest achievement of their lives!

This is their World Cup final!
This is their Champions League final!

Therefore, each of them is working desperately, giving it their all!
In the stands at Mainz, Marco Rose sat with the Mainz players who were not included in the squad.

There's also Subotic and his girlfriend, and former captain Friedrich.

Mainz was so poor that it couldn't even find many legendary players.

The biggest names are Subotic and Friedrich.

At this moment, as they looked at their "teammates" who were fighting desperately on the field, their eyes were all red.

This wasn't just a final for Mainz players on the pitch, on the bench, and in the stands!

It was also the final between Subotic and Friedrich!
"When you pass through the storm..."

"Raise your head high..."

"Don't be afraid of the dark..."

"At the end of the storm..."

"There is a golden sky..."

"And the lark's sweet singing voice."

The chants of Mainz fans began to rise from the stands of the Berlin Olympic Stadium.

It grew louder and louder.

Before long, Marko Rose, Subotic, Friedrich, and others all joined in the singing.

In the stands, Mainz chairman Struz and general manager Heidel, among others, sang along.

Finally, all the Mainz fans in the stadium joined in a sing-along.

"Passing through the wind..."

"Through the rain..."

Your dream may be shattered...

"Keep moving forward, keep moving forward..."

"Carry the hope in your heart..."

You will never walk alone!

You will never walk alone!

The chants of Mainz fans pierced the night, passed through the rain, and drifted through every corner of the Berlin Olympic Stadium.

They made sure that everyone here, and all the fans around the world watching the live broadcast, heard their songs.

The Mainz players on the pitch are giving it their all.

They fell down on the slippery, muddy grass time and time again, and got up again and again.

When they heard the team anthem from the stands, smiles bloomed on their faces, which were covered in grass clippings and dirt.

The next moment, they charged towards Bayern without hesitation.

The fans in the stands sang it over and over again.

"What a touching scene!"

"This is Mainz from the Bundesliga!"

"They may not have big-name stars, and they may not have beautiful football, but they are definitely the most touching group tonight!"

"Their football is full of tenacity and resilience; their football is full of passion and fighting spirit!"

"This is Mainz's team song, You'll Never Walk Alone!"

"I believe that countless fans around the world remember this song because of Liverpool in the Premier League."

"Yes, the legendary Liverpool made this song known throughout the world of football."

"But Liverpool wasn't the only team in European football to choose this song."

"In Germany, Mainz and Dortmund also use this inspirational song as their team anthem."

“We often hear this kind of singing at Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion.”

"Now, we're hearing it from the Mainz fans again."

……

In the 75th minute, Klinsmann made his final substitution of the match.

Veteran Ze Roberto replaced Luca Toni.

After the substitution, Ze Roberto appeared on the left flank, and Ribery appeared in the middle.

Ahead of them are Podolski and Klose.

It was clear that Klinsmann was not satisfied with Luca Toni's performance in this match.

After Bayern Munich signed Mario Gomez, the Italians clearly knew their fate was sealed.

Klinsmann's substitution was clearly aimed at further strengthening the attack.

But Klopp made no adjustments.

Because his strongest and most trusted players are already on the field.

Moreover, he needs to reserve his two substitution slots for final preparations.

Time is slipping away, bit by bit.

Everyone in Mainz was playing a tenacious defense.

Bayern launched attack after attack, but were unable to break through Mainz's defense.

They created threats, but just couldn't break through Timo Wach's goal.

Inspired by his teammates and listening to the songs from the fans in the stands, the veteran goalkeeper also displayed great courage.

In the 83rd minute, Hajnal suddenly collapsed on the field.

He lay straight in the mud.

Referee Fleischer blew his whistle and stopped the game.

Hainaur has a cramp.

Klopp immediately signaled for Schürrle to prepare to come on.

One minute later, Schürrle replaced the limping Hainaul.

Three minutes later, Hoglund on the right wing also cramped up.

Klopp made his final substitution.

Kirschhof replaced Hoglund.

Heller appeared at right-back, Calhanoglu moved to the right wing, and Kirschhof replaced Calhanoglu as a defensive midfielder.

At this point, Mainz had no more substitutions available.

But at this moment, both sides on the field were exhausted.

The 3-1 scoreline was a heavy blow to the Bayern players' morale.

It was repeatedly telling the Bayern players that no matter how much they resisted or tried, it was impossible for them to score two goals in a row.

They see no hope!
In the final minutes of the match, Bayern's offensive pressure noticeably slowed down.

Just like the many accusations and criticisms leveled against Bayern Munich by German media this season.

This team has lost the fighting spirit it had under Effenberg and Ballack!

They no longer have the courage and determination to fight to the bitter end in desperate situations!
When the match entered the 94th minute, the referee Fleischer finally blew the final whistle.

In that instant, all the Mainz players who were already standing on the sidelines rushed onto the field.

Klopp was the first to rush over, braving the rain, and scooped Wang Shuo up in his arms.

"awesome!"

"Your Majesty, you did it!"

"We are the champions! The champions!!"

"We won this damn championship!"

The Mainz players on the field were clearly exhausted, but the moment the whistle blew, they seemed to be injected with boundless energy and cheered excitedly.

"competition is over!"

"Let's congratulate Mainz!"

"This team from a small city, a team that has never won a national championship before and is making its first appearance in the national finals, has finally won the first German Cup in the club's more than 100-year history!"

"This is also Mainz's first national championship in history!"

"It was truly an incredibly memorable final!"

"Mainz withstood the pressure, and they deserve this championship."

"At the same time, we would also like to congratulate Wang Shuo."

"This 18-year-old young player from China is the biggest discovery in the Bundesliga this season!"

"He scored a hat trick to help Mainz win the German Cup!"

"And for Mainz, this will be the most magical season in the club's history."

"They not only became the second team after Kaiserslautern to win the Bundesliga mid-season title as a newly promoted team, but also won the German Cup at the end of the season."

"This is really not easy for a small team like Mainz."

After releasing Wang Shuo, Klopp was still very excited and held Wang Shuo's face tightly, as if he wanted to kiss him.

Fortunately, Kramny, Buvac, and others rushed onto the field and hugged them.

……

While the Mainz players were celebrating wildly, everyone at Bayern Munich stepped aside.

From the moment the match ended, the Berlin Olympic Stadium became Mainz's stage for celebration.

Even the mighty Bayern Munich had to yield at this moment.

Meanwhile, the staff began setting up the podium inside the stadium.

Wang Shuo was constantly being pulled around by his teammates to celebrate.

On the running track next to the stadium, many media reporters were chasing after Wang Shuo, asking him to look over so they could take pictures.

Wang Shuo was in a good mood and fulfilled all their requests.

Once the podium was assembled, German Football Association President Theo Zwanziger had already moved from the presidential stand to the podium.

Mainz is already itching to get started.

But the judges were the first to go on stage to receive their awards, followed by the runners-up, Bayern Munich.

Klinsmann was the first to go on stage, and he was hugged and chatted with by Zwanzig for a few minutes.

Although Bayern lost the final, they still received enthusiastic applause from the stands when they went on stage to receive the award.

Most of them are Bayern Munich fans.

After Bayern's last player finished receiving his award, Mainz began to take the stage.

Leading the way was the young Schürrle.

Wang Shuo was in the middle of the group.

Surprisingly, when Wang Shuo arrived in front of the German Football Association president, Zwanziger, the bespectacled man in his sixties not only presented Wang Shuo with the championship medal but also spoke to him briefly.

After the German Cup final, the German national team will embark on an Asian tour.

They will go to China to play a match.

Zwanziger will also travel with the team, and he hopes to further deepen cooperation with Chinese football.

"We hope that more and more outstanding Chinese players like you will join our Bundesliga!"

Tswanzig smiled and congratulated Wang Shuo again.

Wang Shuo was unaware that the German national team was going to China.

No one and there is no need to notify him.

He is still not a player on the national team.

Bringing up the rear of the procession was captain Nowitzki.

On behalf of the entire team, he received the championship trophy from Zwanziger and held it high above his head.

At this moment, the entire stadium is filled with the cheers of Mainz fans.

Then came a series of routine programs.

For example, the whole team taking a group photo with the trophy.

Another one is tossing the head coach into the air.

These are all part of the celebrations for winning the championship.

But in Germany, there's one very different element compared to other places: beer.

Wang Shuo genuinely had never heard of this matter.

Suddenly, someone poured a large glass of beer over my head from above.

He was already soaked by the rain, and now he was completely drenched.

When he turned his head again, he saw Klopp holding a huge wine glass in both hands, laughing heartily at him.

"Are you surprised? Are you surprised?"

Wang Shuo reached out and wiped his face, feeling very uncomfortable with the smell of German beer.

But before he could even walk away, another full glass suddenly appeared behind him.

"Holy crap, who is it?"

Wang Shuo turned his head and saw Kramny.

Before Kramny could explain, Wang Shuo was splashed with another cup of water.

"Which bastard?"

Turning my head, I saw Nowitzki running away.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Shuo clearly sensed the ill intentions of his teammates.

These guys are absolutely unreliable!
Especially Hainaur.

You're not even 1.7 meters tall, and you want to pour water on my head?
But in the end, Wang Shuo still decided to run away.

He went straight to the stands where the Mainz fans and his Chinese compatriots were.

Even though there were protective barriers between them, he was still able to interact with them.

"Thank you for coming to see me, thank you!"

Wang Shuo bowed deeply to them!
"Well done, Wang Shuo!"

"You did a fantastic job!"

"Keep up the good work! We'll come to Germany to watch your match again next time!"

Wang Shuo was quickly called away by his teammates.

Mainz also wants to thank the fans for their support.

From beginning to end, he didn't notice the girl in the red jersey waving at him and calling his name in the crowd.

……

Back at the team's hotel from the Berlin Olympic Stadium, everyone was still celebrating excitedly.

Initially, even club president Struts and general manager Heidel were involved.

They left first, followed by Klopp and the coaching staff.

Once only the players were left, everyone went even crazier.

Even Subotic and Friedrich made a special trip to participate in the club's celebratory celebration.

The only one who's probably unhappy is Amri.

This guy rarely comes to Berlin, and after winning the championship, all he wants to do is go out and have some fun.

But who is Klopp?
He knew Amri very well, so he had Captain Nowitzki keep an eye on him.

Especially since the old captain Friedrich was also there.

This made the naturally unruly Amri feel like he was in prison, and he even had to try to breathe as quietly as possible.

beer?

Sorry, I won't be drinking tonight.

Red-light district?
Believe me, it's been a long time since I've been there.

Everyone who saw him like that almost burst out laughing.

After attending the team's victory celebration banquet, Wang Shuo did not stay overnight but returned to his hotel room early.

After Subotic left, he now shares a room with Schürrle.

But Schürrle stayed to celebrate.

After returning to his room, Wang Shuo accessed the scouting system.

"Congratulations! You have helped Mainz win their first national championship trophy in the club's 100-year history. Reward: One National-Level Passive Skill Card or 150 Passive Values. Please select..."

Wang Shuo exclaimed "Holy crap!"

This reward is much more generous than that for the Bundesliga's top scorer.

However, when they won the Bundesliga mid-season championship, they were rewarded with a regional passive skill card.

If it were given a national-level designation now, that would be about right.

Moreover, the German Cup is a national championship, so rewarding it with a national-level passive skill card slot is in line with its positioning.

In addition, Wang Shuo also gained 10 passive points in this match.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Shuo chose 150 passive points.

Therefore, he has now accumulated a total of 174 passive points.

Just as Wang Shuo was reaping the rewards of his efforts in the Ball God System, Subotic called him on his cell phone.

This guy was standing outside the room.

Wang Shuo quickly stepped back and ran over to open the door for him.

After seeing Wang Shuo run away, this guy hurriedly ran after him.

"It's so late, why aren't you going back to your girlfriend? What are you doing in my room?" Wang Shuo said with a laugh.

Subotic didn't seem to care about Wang Shuo's teasing.

The two met when they were both struggling and fought side by side for so long. They share similar interests and have a really good relationship.

However, this time Subotic brought Wang Shuo some explosive news.

"This is a closely guarded secret in our Dortmund locker room."

Seeing Subotic acting mysterious and keeping everyone in suspense, Wang Shuo laughed and said, "Then let's not talk about it, lest you reveal the secrets of the locker room and make it impossible for you to stay at Dortmund in the future."

"So, are you going to listen or not?"

"Do not listen."

But Subotic still spoke up.

"Didn't Christopher Daum go to Türkiye to coach Fenerbahce?"

Wang Shuo nodded.

This was officially announced after the Bundesliga season ended.

It is said that Daum's salary as Fenerbahce coach is much higher than his salary at Borussia Dortmund.

Turks are actually quite generous with money.

On the contrary, Bundesliga teams are now very stingy.

"There's a rumor going around in our locker room that they're planning to invite Klopp to coach the team."

Wang Shuo was taken aback at first, then nodded. "That's normal. I almost coached Borussia Dortmund last year."

Subotic agreed.

If Mainz hadn't ultimately secured promotion to the top division and Klopp hadn't chosen to stay and avoid relegation, he probably would have gone to Borussia Dortmund long ago.

At the time, everyone was saying that Klopp would take Subotic away.

However, after Klopp led the team to promotion to the top division, he chose to stay in Mainz in accordance with his contract, which is why Borussia Dortmund chose Daum.

"However, in retrospect, we really should thank you."

"How to say?"

"Didn't we finish 6th in the league?"

"Ah."

"Both teams in the German Cup final, you and Bayern Munich, finished in the top three and qualified for the Champions League. Therefore, the Europa League spot for the German Cup winner will be awarded to the league."

In other words, the 4th, 5th, and 6th ranked teams in the league next season will all participate in the Europa League.

As for traditional powerhouses like Hamburg, Bayer Leverkusen, Werder Bremen, and Schalke 04, their rankings are even lower than Hoffenheim's.

This is also what makes this Bundesliga season so unpredictable.

Interestingly, Borussia Mönchengladbach ultimately managed to avoid relegation.

This team edged out Cottbus by one point to finish 15th in the Bundesliga.

According to the latest promotion and relegation rules, the 16th-placed team in the Bundesliga will play a home-and-away relegation playoff against the third-placed team in the 2. Bundesliga.

So, amazingly, all three newly promoted teams in the Bundesliga this season have managed to avoid relegation.

"Many people say that many years from now, when people talk about the 08/09 season, they will definitely think that it was a watershed moment for German football and the Bundesliga!" Subotic said with a smile.

Wang Shuo also heard the same thing.

He is also very proud of his achievements this season.

This will certainly be a significant chapter in his career.

But his career will certainly not end there.

He must keep moving forward!

One day, he will step onto the Champions League stage, leave the Bundesliga, and head to a more competitive league, to a top team, to compete against the best players and teams in the world!
After experiencing the Bundesliga this season, Wang Shuo is full of confidence in himself!

"By the way, have you decided which team you want to join yet?" Subotic asked with concern.

Wang Shuo shook his head. "Many teams have been in contact with the management, but so far no team has made an offer."

After a pause, Wang Shuo thought for a moment, "Apart from Bayern, the top-ranked teams should all be fine."

Going to a big team will offer greater potential and a broader platform!
"Is it because Bayern Munich signed Mario Gomez?"

“Yeah, and they also have Thomas Müller, plus Luca Toni, Klose, and Podolski. Tell me, if I went there, what position would I get?”

Previously, when Bayern Munich made contact, they mentioned the possibility of loaning him out to gain experience.

But Wang Shuo was thinking, since I'm going to be loaned to another team, why don't I just go directly?

They value me even more.

Oh, just because you're Bayern?
Wang Shuo has always disapproved of Bayern Munich's arrogant attitude.

Besides, Bayern Munich is unwilling to pay more money.

And yet you eagerly and willingly go for it, aren't you pathetic?

"The Bundesliga is pretty chaotic right now, you should be careful," Subotic advised.

Wang Shuo nodded.

"Also, your English isn't good enough, and you don't speak Spanish or Italian at all. At this stage, it's best not to risk going to other leagues."

It's also interesting to say.

When Wang Shuo was at Huai Ren Football School, he wanted to come to Germany because Coach Gao had connections there, so he naturally studied German.

Their English proficiency is only at the level of nine years of compulsory education.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a high score on the high school entrance exam, but a barely passing grade.

(End of this chapter)