Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

"As for Drogba, forgive me for saying Imbula is the most talented. As an apology, when you win the African Footballer of the Year award, please invite me to the ceremony, okay?"

"I'd love to present you with this award; I want to witness the pinnacle of your career!"

Drogba smiled. He didn't think he would ever have that day; he was just an average player. But he was grateful to Duncan.

It was Kai who helped him find his way forward.

"Vidic, Barzagli, and Terry, who has become Chelsea's hope, you are the best center-backs I have ever played with. I can't imagine what it would be like to face your strikers."

"If possible, when you meet me years from now, please be careful where you step."

"At least you can't always leave me unable to even touch the ball, okay?"

Hahaha!

Everyone laughed again.

"Pepe, I didn't put you in the center-back category because I think you have other potential to be explored. Just being a defender or defensive midfielder doesn't seem to be enough to fully unleash your abilities."

"I think you are the next Matthäus in my mind! You will be the cornerstone of the defense for the Brazilian national team or the Portuguese national team and stay there for many years!"

"Maicon, Evra, Veloso, Reina, Fonte... and Matthäus, Deschamps, Schmeichel, Guardiola..."

Deng Kai kept mentioning his teammates and apologized for comparing Fonte to everyone else.

The expressions of the elderly people had changed from relaxed and cheerful at the beginning to serious and worried.

This is... the rhythm of parting.

The pain of parting.

Has it come to this moment again?

The veterans understood why Deng Kai wanted to announce the disbandment at this moment.

Because if the team loses and gets eliminated from the Champions League, or if there are any other setbacks in the league or the Portuguese Cup.

Then I won't be in the mood for all this.

When the time comes, everyone will leave or go their separate ways, and there won't be a proper farewell party.

It's inevitable that it started strong but ended weakly.

This ending is unfair to this relationship, and also to this experience and the honor it brought.

After all, they are five-time champions!

"Wu Xudong, I have to single you out." Deng Kai began to call out the last player on the team, "You absolutely have the ability to make a name for yourself in European football."

I wish you a wonderful journey.

"But I must also warn you that when you return to your homeland, you must always keep yourself pure and always stay away from anything that undermines or affects the fairness of football."

"There are some things I can't say too bluntly. I will work hard to eliminate the darkness, but I also hope you can cherish the light that will come!"

Wu Xudong nodded.

He made a solemn promise.

"Alright, alright, I've said too much." Deng Kai then looked at the fans again, "Some people might think what I said is nonsensical, but that's not important."

"Because what I'm about to say is truly relevant to all of us."

"Please invite all teammates and coaching staff to come up on stage."

Deng Kai suddenly brought up his teammates.

The teammates cooperated and quickly took to the field.

The entire Sporting Lisbon squad is present.

"Moutinho, Hao Junmin, Yu Shihao, and the youth team players, come up here too." Deng Kai saw the Sporting Lisbon youth team players, who were also there to support the club in this crucial match.

Yu Shih-hao and the others were flattered and excited but also timid as they stepped onto the big stage.

Is it really true that he's standing alongside players like Duncan, Matthäus, Schmeichel, Guardiola, Deschamps, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho?

So dreamy!

But it would be even better if I could play on the field with them!

Deng Kai stood at the front and told his teammates that he would repeat what he had said later, if they wanted to.

Then, Deng Kai clenched his right fist, held the microphone, and said, "I swear!"

His teammates followed suit, raising their right fists and shouting, "I swear!"

Deng Kai: "I will dedicate 100% of my focus and effort."

Teammate: "I will give it my all with 100% focus and effort."

Deng Kai: "To win every single victory the team can!"

Teammate: "Win every game we can for the team!"

Deng Kai: "To win every championship within the team's reach!"

Teammate: "To win every championship we can for the team?"

Many people were stunned.

what is this?

Deng Kai: "To help the team win the league championship again!"

Teammate: "Let's win the league title again!"

Splash!

The fans in the stadium applauded.

Deng Kai: "To help the team win the Portuguese Cup for the second consecutive time!"

Teammate: "We've won the Portuguese Cup for the second consecutive time!"

Wow!

The fans began to cheer.

Deng Kai: "To win the Champions League title for the team!"

teammate……

Fans...

No one spoke.

Because this sudden goal seems to be out of touch with reality...

Did Kai say he was excited?

You can't just say things like that carelessly.

Champions League!

That's the Champions League!

Deng Kai remained unmoved, repeating in an even louder voice: "Win the Champions League title for the team!"

After a silence of about a second, Ronaldo excitedly chimed in: "Win the Champions League for the team!"

Suddenly, many fans felt their hair stand on end.

They were listening to a ghost story.

Deng Kai's voice was even louder, almost shouting: "Win the Champions League title for the team!"

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The whole team chanted together: "Win the Champions League title for the team!"

"Louder!" Deng Kai repeated, veins bulging on his forehead, "Win the Champions League for the team!"

The whole team shouted: "Win the Champions League title for the team!"

"champion!"

"champion!"

The sound echoed continuously.

Some of the older fans in the audience could no longer hold back their emotions.

Tears streamed down my face.

On the stage, Trigra trembled, Maksa's face was flushed, and the players were all bursting with excitement.

Yes, we've only just made it to the Champions League semi-finals.

But why does everyone, including ourselves, think this is our farewell match in the Champions League?

Can't we... can't we be a little bolder?

"The whole stadium!" Deng Kai pointed to the 80,000 fans in the stadium, "Win the Champions League title for the team!"

The microphone is extended forward.

Eighty thousand fans roared in unison: "Win the Champions League for the team!"

"champion!"

"champion!"

Outside the Alvalade Stadium, the word "champion" resounded throughout the entire city.

Fans of Benfica, another powerhouse in Lisbon, looked toward Alvalade with unprecedented envy in their eyes.

Some Benfica fans even dug out their old Sporting Lisbon jerseys that they had kept hidden away.

It seems it's time to reclaim my status as a 20-year veteran Sporting Lisbon fan.

They all put on their green and white jerseys, ready to head to Alvalade Stadium to see what was going on there.

The media personnel at the scene were stunned and speechless for a long time.

This is……

Is this an oath?

No, this is hardly an oath...

This is blatant declaring war!

Declare war on the whole world!

"The one who takes the oath, Deng Kai!" Deng Kai raised his right fist to the sky.

"The one who takes the oath, Cristiano..."

"Oath taker, Trigra!"

"The one who takes the oath, Maxa!"

"The oath taker is Wu Xudong!"

"The person taking the oath..."

More than 80,000 names flew everywhere.

Sporting Lisbon is united in its efforts.

They launched their first-ever attempt to win the Champions League!

This declaration is destined to shake all of Europe!

This is known as the Oath of Alvalad!

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.