"The match is over."
"With two goals and an assist, Li Luo has treated the Chinese fans to a thoroughly exhilarating match."
"An ultimate display of individual ability."
"A through ball from his god's-eye view, an unstoppable Heavy Cannon, and that physics-defying Leaf Slash at the very end!"
"The players on both sides also gave us plenty of brilliant moments!"
"Thank you, Manchester United. Thank you, Juventus."
The Bird's Nest.
Tens of thousands of people chanted Li Luo's name, their voices swelling into a mighty roar.
The players, coaches, staff, and executives of Manchester United and Juventus did not leave immediately. Instead, they lined up and courteously thanked the Chinese fans in all four stands.
Even the referee team and fourth official bowed toward the stands in thanks.
The stadium DJ's voice rang out at just the right moment. "All commercial proceeds from this match, including advertising and sponsorship revenue, will be donated to education in China."
"The match-worn shirts of every player on both sides will also be donated to support education in China."
A thunderous roar of applause erupted.
Applause rolled through all four stands like thunder, unbroken and seemingly endless.
There was precedent for this.
Before Li Luo had burst onto the scene, stars and clubs such as Maradona, Beckham, Chelsea, and AC Milan had already donated all the commercial proceeds from their visits to China.
Much later.
The staff of both clubs continued studying the players' form, how the new signings fitted their systems, changes in attacking and defensive tempo, and problems in their tactical details.
The players from both sides hugged and chatted warmly.
Pogba looked somewhat lost.
He could not understand it. Why was the gap between him and Li Luo growing wider when he had become stronger and smarter?
"Paul?"
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