Night Parade · Halloween
After gaining two systems and rebuilding his football career in France, Zhang Kuang signed with Auxerre and announced himself with a hat trick on his professional debut. His performances drew widespread attention as he clashed with the Chinese football establishment and scored twice more against Nice.
Zhang Kuang became a sensation after a string of prolific performances, while media attention focused on his private life and his stand against rumors. The arc ended with Auxerre trailing Grenoble 3-1 before Zhang Kuang used his newly improved dribbling to score a spectacular solo goal.
Zhang Kuang’s goals and assists carried Auxerre through a remarkable league campaign, culminating in a hat-trick against Lyon that secured the title. Afterward, he met Ferguson and questioned whether Manchester United could remain dominant after Ferguson left.
Zhang Kuang left Auxerre after winning Ligue 1 and the France Cup, signed for Manchester United, and made an immediate impact with his World Cup predictions and strong performances. He helped United win the Community Shield and opened the league season with goals and an assist, while his private life continued to attract attention.
Zhang Kuang became a decisive force for Manchester United in the Premier League and Champions League while joining the China Hong Kong Team and recruiting players for its development program. The stretch ended with him scoring twice against West Brom as Manchester United led 2-0 at halftime.
Zhang Kuang powered Manchester United through a dominant run of victories while becoming the focus of media attention, transfer bids, and plans to develop Hong Kong football. After United’s loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers exposed their reliance on him, the story left the team preparing to face Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to the Premier League title, helped Hong Kong earn strong results in international friendlies, and drove United through the Champions League and FA Cup knockout rounds. The stretch ended with United leading Schalke 1-0 at halftime in the Champions League semifinal, after Zhang Kuang set a new single-season scoring record.
Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to the FA Cup and Champions League titles, then renewed his contract and helped the China Hong Kong Team advance through World Cup qualifying. As the China Hong Kong Team was drawn into the same group as China, tensions rose, and the stretch ended with Zhang Kuang bearing down on goal in the Community Shield.
Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to major victories and helped the Hong Kong Team dominate its World Cup qualifiers. After returning from his international scoring run, he joined Manchester United for the opening of their match against Bolton.
Zhang Kuang led the Hong Kong Team through decisive World Cup qualifiers, including victories over Iraq, China, and Jordan that secured qualification for the final ten as group winners. Back at Manchester United, he continued scoring at a record pace as the club advanced to the Club World Cup final against Santos.
Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to the FIFA Club World Cup title, won the Ballon d’Or, and powered the team through dominant victories in Europe and England. As United moved within one point of the league title, debate spread over whether his dominance was diminishing the Premier League’s appeal.
Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to the Premier League title, the FA Cup, and a place in the Champions League final while his future became uncertain if Ferguson retired. The arc ended with United leading Bayern Munich 3-1 at halftime in the final.
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