Union Berlin celebrated three consecutive victories!
In the second round of the German Cup, they eliminated Osnabrück with a 4:1 victory away, advancing to the third round. Next, they’ll face Bundesliga team Kaiserslautern in early December.
If Union Berlin can pass this challenge, they’ll have the chance to meet a Bundesliga team in the quarter-finals or even the semi-finals! At that stage, TV broadcast dividends and home ticket sales could bring significant income to the ...
2024-06-06 14:26:05 +0000 UTC
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In football, the field often plays a crucial role in the game.
Most teams perform better at home, where their combat power can increase by 150%, often leading to the underdog defeating the stronger team. Away games, however, come with more abuse and booing from the opposing fans, and unfamiliarity with the venue can impact performance.
Facing a Bundesliga team, Union Berlin, a Bundesliga 2 team, was expected to struggle.
Once the game began, Su Luo felt the pressure from ...
2024-06-06 14:23:14 +0000 UTC
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Sending Su Luo to training that morning, Josephine was still a little dazed.
Su Luo's sudden kiss had left her heart fluttering, and she couldn’t stop thinking about it.
After finishing her photo shoots every day, she would spend the rest of her time holding her phone, opening the chat with Su Luo countless times, but never getting a message from him.
As a reserved girl, Josephine was hesitant to send the first message.
What if he didn't reply, or worse, what if ...
2024-06-06 14:20:57 +0000 UTC
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If you choose the happiest fanbase in the Bundesliga recently, there's no doubt that it must be the fans of Union Berlin.
They endured the disappointment of winning only 3 out of the first 10 games of the season, nearly giving up hope of reaching the Bundesliga.
Who would have thought that a 16-year-old boy from the Orient would step up and score 5 goals in 2 games just when they were short on attackers?
He almost single-handedly helped Union Berlin secure 6 valuable poin...
2024-06-06 14:15:31 +0000 UTC
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Su Luo can clearly sense emotions emanating from the depths of his consciousness, as if saying:
"Can't you show off some basic football skills? How about dribbling past a couple of defenders, entering the penalty area, and then scoring again?"
Sorry, Ronaldo.
As long as the ball finds the back of the net, why bother with fancy footwork?
"Goooooooooal!!!"
"No. 39 Su Luo! Scores from long range!"
"Union Berlin leads Aue 1-0!"
"Let's once again ap...
2024-06-05 11:35:21 +0000 UTC
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The Bundesliga is already in full swing, with the gap between teams widening at all levels.
Familiar names like Cologne, Carl Sruhe, and Kaiserslautern dominate the top tier, while teams like Munich 1860, Dusseldorf, and Fürth reside in the middle and upper reaches.
Union Berlin, along with Sandhausen, Aue, Bochum, and Cottbus, find themselves near the relegation zone, forming the "underdogs" group.
Due to the strength disparity, it's tough for them to snatch points from...
2024-06-05 11:30:40 +0000 UTC
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"It hurts..."
Su Luo groggily rose, his throat parched like it had been scorched by Roberto Carlos's free kick, nearly knocking him out.
As he opened his eyes and surveyed the room, he realized he wasn't in his bachelor pad; it was an unfamiliar bedroom, decked out in pink decorations, resembling a girl's boudoir.
Glancing down, he spotted a sleeping beauty nestled under the covers.
It seemed they'd been drinking together last night. He couldn't recall much of thei...
2024-06-05 11:26:45 +0000 UTC
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"After pulling off that hat-trick comeback, he goes and says the Bundesliga is nothing?"
"The 16-year-old Chinese kid stole the show, setting the record for the youngest appearance in German football!"
"Three goals in 10 minutes! The rising star from the World Youth Championship single-handedly defeated Sandhausen!"
"Union Berlin's hero of the match, partying it up at the nightclub after the game."
Su Luo's hat-trick comeback victory in his debut caught the attenti...
2024-06-05 11:22:26 +0000 UTC
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Sandhausen coach Schwarzer was in complete panic mode.
A 2-goal lead by the 80th minute seemed like a secure win.
But since the appearance of the unknown Asian boy, No. 39, he had scored two goals in quick succession, completely catching them off guard.
They had never encountered such an unpredictable player!
The saying "newborn calves aren't afraid of tigers" usually meant being a bit flashy at most.
But this oriental kid was like a newborn calf taking down...
2024-06-05 11:20:13 +0000 UTC
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"Is... is he really Asian? Could he be South American?"
In the stands, Bud, a diehard Union Berlin fan, was utterly astonished.
Su Luo, the 16-year-old who just played, resembled a Brazilian superstar,
utilizing incredible footwork to bypass three opponents, then ruthlessly slamming the ball into the near corner!
Could this really be the same "bad boy" who frequented nightclubs?
Uncle Hans was jubilant, shooting Bud a knowing wink.
"Bud, do you believ...
2024-06-05 11:17:03 +0000 UTC
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Look! It's that Asian!"
"Can you believe Neuhaus is fielding him at just 16?"
"Well, he's a forward after all!"
"At this point, let's hope for a miracle."
"Agreed!"
The portly fan leader, Uncle Hans, interjected, halting the chatter.
"Since he's on the first team, he deserves our full support!"
"We're the team's strongest backers! Let's make our voices heard!"
"Alright, let's get ready to sing, everyone!"
Boom boom boom!
Th...
2024-06-05 11:15:08 +0000 UTC
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A week before the match, when Coach Neuhaus brought Su Luo to the first team, the players weren't overly surprised. Su Luo's reputation had preceded him, and everyone knew of his exploits.
Even during training with the first team players, Su Luo was often the subject of banter. Having studied German with his family for two months, he was now proficient in spoken English, able to engage in conversations with ease.
However, professional football is pragmatic. Familiarity breeds co...
2024-06-05 11:12:43 +0000 UTC
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Sandhausen, hailing from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a club that has often fluctuated between Germany B and C leagues. They share the woes of Union Berlin, being no stranger to financial constraints. In the 2015-2016 season, they resorted to unconventional sponsorship from a venue called "Hive," justifying it as an eco-friendly initiative.
Sandhausen's manager attempted to justify: "Hive is the epitome of eco-consciousness, far superior to tobacco and alcohol sponsors."
Now,...
2024-06-05 11:06:00 +0000 UTC
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As the day's training concluded, the Union Berlin U18 youth team players gathered around Su Luo, their eagerness palpable.
"Su, are you playing today?"
"That girl Bundi saw last week was stunning. I forgot to add her as a friend."
"You're incorrigible. Take a leaf out of Jia Su's book and charm them left and right."
"Su's popularity might soon lead to his downfall."
"Let's be serious," Su Luo interjected sternly. "This is team building, fostering camaraderie...
2024-06-05 11:03:05 +0000 UTC
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Following a straightforward signing ceremony, Su Luo officially joined the Union Berlin U18 youth team. Head coach Uwe Neuhaus remained absent, leading the first team's training elsewhere. Instead, it was director of football Nick Shaffer and director of youth training Andreev who oversaw Su Luo's signing.
After the signing, Shaffer offered a polite smile before hastily departing, leaving only the lanky Germain Andreev, who appeared genuinely pleased.
Daniel had previously menti...
2024-06-05 11:01:38 +0000 UTC
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With Daniel occupied elsewhere, immersing himself in the activities of the training base, he hastily departed, leaving Su Luo to his own devices.
During their earlier return home, Su Luo's parents had emphasized the importance of balancing football with academics, insisting that the club arrange cultural lessons for him. At the very least, he needed to obtain a high school diploma, if not pursue university education.
After consulting the club manager, Daniel had agreed to these ...
2024-06-05 10:58:48 +0000 UTC
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The system Su Luo anticipated never materialized; instead, he found himself with a peculiar form of assistance that bordered on cheating. Through Su Luo's exploration, he discerned three functions of this "cheat."
Firstly, the training ground he had encountered before. It generated a mirrored version of Ronaldo, allowing him to learn various techniques like passing, dribbling, and shooting. Additionally, it could replicate his teammates from past teams, facilitating practice matches in...
2024-06-05 10:54:32 +0000 UTC
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The influence of the World Youth Championship quickly dissipated within a week. Whether it was France, the champions, or the underdog National Youth Team, neither had a lasting impact on society. Most people weren't even aware of the Turchi World Youth Championship. Only a few dedicated fans had witnessed Su Luo's miraculous performance through live broadcasts or TV coverage.
He had scored five crucial goals, leading the National Youth Team to a stunning victory over the Nanhan team, b...
2024-06-05 10:47:47 +0000 UTC
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Outside the gate of the National Youth Training Base, Xu Xin, Wu Xinghan, Fang Jingqi, and other players watched the boy in front of them with complicated expressions. His thin figure cast a long shadow in the setting sun, but Su Luo had a smile on his face, showing no trace of loneliness. In fact, it was his teammates who seemed lonelier than him.
"Go back quickly. What are you doing here? Be careful, the team leader will punish you again," one of them urged.
"Su Luo, how about...
2024-06-05 10:38:36 +0000 UTC
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Sun Xingmin knelt on the ground, gasping for breath, like his fellow Nanhan players, he assumed that with one player sent off, victory was assured.
Even the TV commentators, miles away from the stadium, began speculating about the finals opponent.
"I wonder if we'll face France in the final?"
"It's likely, Smecta."
"Indeed, players like Pogba, Kanté, Coman, and Dembélé are formidable. They're the golden generation."
"Our Chinese football isn't bad either,...
2024-06-04 19:27:47 +0000 UTC
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"F**k!"
Faced with the National Youth League's only chance in the first half, Su Luo opted for a direct shot from 30 meters out. Head coach Jankovic leapt from his seat so abruptly that he hit his head on the awning, but he ignored the pain, his eyes fixed on the ball’s trajectory.
The South Korean players surrounding Su Luo also ignored the ball. They planned to take advantage of his seemingly unstable control to form a double team, assuming the national youth players would l...
2024-06-04 19:25:18 +0000 UTC
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Since discovering his "nightclub empowerment" ability, Su Luo transformed from a shy teenager into the "little prince of nightclubs," leading his teammates in nightlife adventures.
His relationships within the National Youth Team improved dramatically. Not only did he take his teammates out for fun, but he also became the team's star player, scoring 90% of their goals in the tournament. In the most critical moments, he was the one to step up, earning the respect of even the older playe...
2024-06-04 19:21:33 +0000 UTC
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When he woke up, Su Luo found himself transported back ten years, to 2013. At 16 years old, his youth was perfectly timed for a second chance.
He vividly remembered how, in his previous life, he had been expelled from the Guangdong Hengtai U18 youth team for not bribing the coach and team leader. Frustrated, he had given up on football, focused on his studies, and became a white-collar worker. He watched helplessly as the national football team sank deeper into mediocrity.
But n...
2024-06-04 19:18:21 +0000 UTC
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"Zhong CCTV! Zhong CCTV!"
"We're live at the 19th FIFA U20 World Cup knockout stage, bringing you the semi-final between the National Youth Team and the South Korean U20 team!"
"This year's World Youth Championship in Turkey has seen our country's U20 team emerge as the biggest dark horse of the tournament!"
CCTV commentator Shen Fangjian sat in the live commentary seat at Trabzonspor's stadium in Turkey, his excitement palpable.
Just a month ago, the senior nation...
2024-06-04 19:10:22 +0000 UTC
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