Chapter 82 The Golden Globe Awards! Su Luo Top 10 In The World?
"Su Luo scored twice just after his comeback!"
"Listen to the Weiss Tefalen Stadium—when was it ever this quiet?"
"Su Luo's shooting is still as incredible as ever!"
"Congratulations to Union Berlin for beating Dortmund 2:1 away!"
"The king of the Iron Alliance has returned!"
The German TV 2 commentator, Sauer, was ecstatic.
"The Bundesliga without Su Luo was missing something. Now, with his comeback and two iconic goals, the excitement is back!"
"Especially the second goal—who in the world dares to lean against the goal outside the penalty area, not even looking, and just turns and shoots? And to do it so perfectly!"
"Weidenfeller tried his best to save it, but he was just a bit short! The ball grazed the lower edge of the crossbar and went into the net! No chance at all!"
"What a finish! Dortmund was about to bounce back, but Su Luo knocked them back down with two punches!"
"Union Berlin has secured third place in the Bundesliga with these valuable 3 away points. Borussia Dortmund and Leverkusen, who hoped to overtake, now need to reassess their positions. Even Bayern and Wolfsburg at the top are trembling!"
"The invincible Union Berlin has regained their king! The entire team's combat effectiveness has soared!"
Klopp was also quite helpless after the game.
"Su's recovery is truly remarkable. Who would have thought that such a serious injury could heal completely in just over a month?"
"I hope Union Berlin won't push him too hard and risk ruining such a talented player."
Klopp's implication was clear—he believed Union Berlin might be overworking their young star.
Then Neuhaus handed the microphone to Su Luo.
Su Luo addressed the media:
"The coach wanted to hold me back, but I insisted on playing. The hospital can confirm that my injury is completely healed without any aftereffects."
"Now it's our turn!"
Su Luo's return was a massive morale boost for Union Berlin. In the third round of the German Cup, they dominated their opponents. Even before Su Luo played, the team was already leading by 2 goals, thanks to the young star Quining, who scored twice.
In the second half, Su Luo continued to warm up on the bench and then came in to score a long shot from outside the penalty area, sealing a 3:0 victory against Leipzig Red Bull. The Leipzig fans were left stunned.
Looking at the unfamiliar lineup, Su Luo couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for them. Historically, Leipzig was supposed to rise strongly, with players like Naby Keita, Forsberg, and Sabitzer leading the way. But now, they had all been poached by Union Berlin and became its backbone.
Sure enough, it felt good to be on top.
After knocking out Leipzig in the German Cup, Union Berlin's next opponent in the top 8 was revealed: mid-table Freiburg. With Su Luo back, the team was confident about reaching the semi-finals. The strong battle was scheduled for March, giving them time to focus on the league before and after the winter break.
To compete for the championship, they needed to capitalize on Su Luo's return and the team's current strength, going all out for points.
In the 15th round of the Bundesliga, Union Berlin traveled to play Werder Bremen. Before the game, Josephine called Su Luo to tell him something.
"What? Your dad is also watching the game?"
"Yeah, our whole family are Werder Bremen fans," Josephine chuckled mischievously. "How, is there any pressure?"
Su Luo laughed too. "Perfect, I'll give him a special greeting on the away field."
At Werder Bremen's Weser Stadium, Wagner van derden sat in the stands with his arms folded. He had heard that his daughter's boyfriend was in the starting lineup for the visiting team and wanted to see what this kid was capable of. Wagner had always told his daughter that dating was fine, but to stay away from football players. Yet, she had fallen for one, and he was a player who frequented nightclubs!
Wagner first heard the news from a report showing a tall, handsome oriental boy hugging his girl, causing him great distress. Now, it was time to confront him on his home turf.
"Green and White Legion, teach him a lesson!"
As the game started, Wagner was particularly excited. Werder Bremen launched fierce attacks on Union Berlin, hoping to win and vent his anger. But less than half an hour in...
"Su! It's Su Luo again! Union Berlin's quick counterattack, Su Luo dribbles the ball forward at high speed! He passed two players, broke into the penalty area, and shot! The ball hits the net!"
"Away team Union Berlin takes the lead, 1-0!"
The commentator, Simon, was thrilled. He had once bet against Su Luo and lost 300 pizzas. Since then, he had become a die-hard fan, knowing Su Luo never disappoints!
After scoring, Su Luo approached the home team's stands and revealed a message on his undershirt: "A welcome gift to Mr. Wagner!"
The Bremen fans were confused, asking, "Who is Wagner? Who provoked this star?"
Wagner himself bowed his head and remained silent. "This brat!"
Far away in London, Josephine watched the scene on her tablet and was overjoyed. "Dad must be furious now, right? Hmph, serves him right for being prejudiced against Su Luo."
The game continued with Union Berlin maintaining defensive counterattacks. Werder Bremen, desperate to equalize, pressed forward. But Berlin's defense held strong, repeatedly thwarting Bremen's attacks. Before the first half ended, Berlin scored again.
"Su Luo!! This time he delivers a 30-meter through pass, perfectly finding Grealish on the left! Grealish scores! Union Berlin leads by 2 goals!"
Su Luo's passing ability, combined with his scoring, left Bremen demoralized. In the second half, Su Luo scored again from a corner, cementing the victory. Considering his physical condition, Neuhaus subbed him out early.
Union Berlin triumphed 3-0 away, continuing their dominance in the Bundesliga. No longer seen as a dark horse, they were now considered a powerhouse, beating any opponent in their path.
Su Luo had already scored 25 goals, far ahead of Frankfurt's Meyer with 10 goals. The gap was astounding! Su Luo was on track to secure the Bundesliga Golden Boot. Last season, Lewandowski won it with 20 goals. Su Luo had already surpassed that in less than half a season, despite missing 5 games due to injury! His scoring efficiency of 2.5 goals per game was unheard of.
The entire Bundesliga was once again shocked by Su Luo's prowess. The next opponent, Mainz, was trembling at the prospect of facing him.
In the 16th round, Union Berlin hosted Mainz. Almost the entire Mainz team focused on defending Su Luo, setting up a defensive "bus."
"Su Luo! After being saved by the goalkeeper three times, his fourth shot finds the net! The ball deflects off a defender's leg—no one could save it!"
"Union Berlin scores the first goal!"
Su Luo's shooting was so precise and powerful that defenders were powerless to stop him. The Mainz bus held for only 39 minutes before conceding.
In the second half, Su Luo suddenly moved to the side and delivered a high-quality cross!
Forsberg struck the ball!
It's a goal!
"2-0! Su Luo surprises everyone from the wing!"
"His cross was flat and fast, completely piercing the Mainz defense!"
With one goal and one assist from Su Luo, Union Berlin leads Mainz 2-0.
Since Su Luo's return, Union Berlin has achieved four consecutive victories in all competitions!
It had to be Su Luo.
The team does rely heavily on Su Luo, but everyone loves it!
After the game, the media interviewed Union Berlin fans, including Bud, who said:
"Su Luo dependency? I think that's a false premise."
"Who wouldn't rely on such a transcendent superstar?"
"Didn't Barcelona depend on Messi?"
"Didn't Real Madrid depend on Ronaldo?"
"So why can't we depend on Su Luo? As long as he keeps scoring goals, it's all good!"
This reflects the sentiment of all Union Berlin fans. They believe that the 17-year-old Su Luo is as good as any world superstar!
However, he doesn't have any major honors yet. Despite outshining Ronaldo and Messi at the same age, Su Luo's current status in football isn't as high as theirs.
This year, Su Luo didn't make it to the top three of the Ballon d'Or, barely making it to the top ten. Ronaldo ranked first and won the Ballon d'Or as the Champions League champion. Messi and Neuer were 2nd and 3rd respectively. Robben, Muller, Lahm, Iniesta, Ronaldo, and Kroos followed closely behind. Su Luo was 10th.
Su Luo didn't attend the awards ceremony. Instead, he lay on Erica's lap watching the live broadcast, watching Ronaldo kiss the Ballon d'Or trophy.
"...winning the Ballon d'Or for the third time is an unbelievable achievement," Ronaldo's self-satisfied voice came from the TV screen.
Su Luo remained expressionless, while Erica was a little aggrieved.
"Real Madrid's midfielders don't know how much they've fed him. If he were on your team, he probably wouldn't score 20 goals a year."
Josephine was busy abroad every day, so Erica came to Berlin for a track and field competition and couldn't help contacting Su Luo. Su Luo wanted to refuse initially, but his body disagreed. After all, life is about living to the fullest without regrets.
So Su Luo invited Erica to his mansion again. When they met, they embraced and kissed without saying a word.
A few hours later, they snuggled on the couch, watching the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Su Luo was amused by Erica's fight for his honor.
"You're more excited than I am."
"Of course, in my heart, you're the best player in the world!"
Erica's voice was sincere, not just to comfort Su Luo. He was touched. Even Josephine had never expressed it so firmly and clearly. Josephine was more gentle, while Erica was straightforward, passionate, and unrestrained like a typical Aries.
"Then you haven't missed it. I am indeed the best player."
"By the way, will you spend Christmas with me? Or...do you want to spend it with her?"
Erica asked, offering a challenging choice.
After playing Stuttgart in the next round, the first half of the Bundesliga would be over, and the winter break, lasting more than a month, was coming. Josephine had invited him to her house for Christmas. Mr. Wagner wanted to entertain Su Luo "well" and discuss his victory over Werder Bremen.
But there was an opportunity to spend Christmas Eve with Erica.
"I'll spend Christmas Eve with you."
"Very good!"
Erica knew Su Luo had an official supermodel girlfriend who was as beautiful as she was. Despite knowing it wasn't right, Erica found it increasingly impossible to refuse this mysterious oriental boy.
After watching the awards ceremony, they kissed again. Under the moonlight in Berlin, the night was not peaceful.
Early the next morning, at the Union Berlin training base, Su Luo was about to start training with his teammates when his phone rang.
"Shall we spend Christmas Eve together?"
It was Taylor Swift!
"Are you in Berlin?"
"Yeah, work is a bit annoying, so I slipped out to see you."
Every time Taylor saw Su Luo, it seemed like she had to sneak out. It turned out that life wasn't easy for the pop star either. Su Luo hesitated. He had already made plans with Erica, and it was a bit awkward to double-book.
Before he could reply, Taylor added, "Let's not talk about it now, I'm heading to the recording studio. See you then."
Taylor was a bit forceful, assuming everything was already decided. Su Luo sent another message but got no response. Oh well, he'd figure it out as it happened. Not being a master of time management, he wasn't too concerned.
"Sue, are you texting your girlfriend?" Grealish asked with a smirk.
Su Luo shook his head lightly. "No, it's Taylor Swift."
"Huh?" Grealish was stunned. "Then my girlfriend is Beyoncé!"
It's normal for professional players to date celebrities, but most of their contacts were with models or third-tier stars. Someone like Taylor Swift seemed out of reach. Grealish thought Su Luo was joking, but Su Luo didn't bother to explain.
"Let's go train. We have one last tough match, and the winter championship depends on it!"
Union Berlin had overtaken Wolfsburg in the standings after four consecutive victories and were only two points behind Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich was under a lot of pressure with their last match of the first half being against the strong Wolfsburg, and it was an away game.
Union Berlin's opponent was Stuttgart, who were in poor form this season. If Bayern lost points and Union Berlin got 3 points, the top spot would change hands before the winter break. This was not a good sign for Bayern's championship hopes!
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola said:
"We will firmly win the winter championship and defend the league title!"
However, that night, Wolfsburg handed Bayern a severe defeat.
"4-1! Wolfsburg dominates Bayern at home!"
"Guardiola records his worst league defeat since coaching Bayern!"
This meant that if Union Berlin beat Stuttgart, they would be halfway champions! The probability of winning the Bundesliga half-time championship is 68%!
Before Christmas, all of Germany was watching this game! Could Union Berlin really break Bayern's dominance?
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