Brazil Ahead, Dumb Italy Behind

"Hello, viewers. I'm your friend, Luo Cheng, China's most knowledgeable football expert. You're watching the second group-stage match of the Brazil World Cup: Italy versus the United States." Luo Cheng was extremely excited in front of the television. "Beside me is China Central Television commentator Miao Jikun, who also knows a fair bit about football. Now, let's have Miao Jikun introduce today's United States starting lineup."

Miao Jikun: "..."

The United States?

What the hell was there to introduce?

Out of the eleven American players, twelve out of ten viewers probably didn't know any of them.

And even after hearing the introduction, the names didn't sound right.

Number one goalkeeper Jordan, number two fullback Kobe, number three center-back Iverson, number six defensive midfielder James, number seven left winger O'Neal, number nine target man Curry?

Luo Cheng watched as Miao Jikun failed to say anything coherent, then took the microphone. "All right, it seems Miao Jikun is still caught up in the excitement of the World Cup. Next, let me introduce Italy's starting lineup."

???

Miao Jikun's head was full of question marks.

When it came to him, it was Italy?

Fuck!

I could do that too!

I knew every Italy player like the back of my hand, all right?

Forget those famous stars—even Chiesa, the most insignificant young player on this Italy National Team, Miao Jikun could recite his entire résumé and statistics.

Unfortunately, he didn't get the chance!

Miao Jikun clenched his fists.

If this weren't a nationwide live broadcast, he would have kicked Luo Cheng and taught that opportunist a lesson!

"Because starting center forward Perotta and starting center-back Chiechi were injured in the previous match against the South Korea National Team, Italy have fielded two substitutes today. But at their clubs, both are unquestioned starters, even core