Soccer: From the 2005 U-20 World Cup
Chapter 660

Guardiola: Mourinho, you did that on purpose, didn't you?

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Seeing Lin Feng steal all the spotlight, Messi naturally refused to let the other side take it all away on his home ground.

In the 14th minute, Iniesta played a through ball to Messi. Under the Double Team and pressure of several Real Madrid players, Messi used his lightning-fast footwork and repeated changes of direction to unbelievably burst out of the crowd.

If Casillas had not rushed out in time to block Messi's shooting angle, he really might have scored!

Though the ball did not go in, Messi's performance greatly boosted the morale of Barcelona's entire team and their fans.

Camp Nou erupted in thunderous cheers. The fans in the stands shouted Messi's name, worshipping him like a god.

But in the blink of an eye, Lin Feng repeated his old trick, drawing another foul in the frontcourt and winning Real Madrid another free kick in the frontcourt.

This free kick was closer than the last one and posed an even greater threat to goal.

Valdes had to exert every ounce of strength he had to barely tip the ball away.

Yet after making that desperate save, there was not the slightest hint of joy on Valdes's face. Instead, it was filled with deep apprehension and worry.

They had gotten lucky this time and somehow kept it out, but what about next time?

The opponent's shots were both sharply angled and fast—a fatal threat to any goalkeeper.

Valdes had no confidence that he could keep saving shots like that!

"Lin Feng's style of play is very clever. Since the opposition has stepped up their pressing, he actively seeks out Physical Confrontation, draws the Double Team, then creates space and opportunities for his teammates!"

"Yes, and most importantly, the ball is still incredibly difficult to take from his feet. Busquets has

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