Raheem Sterling was a slight, African-descended player.
Like most players of African descent, he had incredible speed, astonishing explosive power, and excellent footwork. Unfortunately, his African heritage had not given him the explosive muscles and exceptional physicality traditionally associated with that image. So when he stood by the sideline and watched Drogba and Essien of Chelsea, he could only drool.
What if Drogba's physical strength and Essien's stamina could both be transferred into his body, then combined with his current speed, explosive power, and footwork? How perfect would that be?
But the moment he had that thought, he immediately turned his head toward Su Dong on Chelsea's half of the field.
Yes, just like Su Dong!
In everyone's eyes, Su Dong was practically synonymous with the perfect center forward. The British newspaper The Sun had even commented that Su Dong was currently the ideal lover in the hearts of women throughout the United Kingdom. "They take pride in being conquered by Su Dong, just as he conquers the pitch!"
Su Dong was unquestionably a winner in life. He never responded to such rumors, much less got involved in them.
He had a refined and extraordinary fiancée, making him the object of envy for countless men around the world.
It was one thing for him to play football brilliantly, but his life off the pitch was just as outstanding. How could anyone not envy and resent him?
Sterling was merely one of the many young people who admired, and even idolized, Su Dong.
He did not hide the fact that he had chosen Man City because of Su Dong. Otherwise, he would have gone to Liverpool.
After joining Man City, however, he was still in the Youth Team because of his age, though he often got opportunities to train with the