In his haste, Lin Hao lost his ability to use feints. When he was anxious, his feints became too fake and couldn't fool Alfonso at all. He failed to fool him with his feints.
Alfonso immediately used his body to take possession of the ball.
PSG already struggled to maintain possession, and Lin Hao twice demanded the ball only to be stopped by Alfonso. But that wasn't the main issue. The main problem was Lin Hao's demeanor; he clearly seemed anxious.
His teammates stopped passing the ball to Lin Hao and started looking for other ways to pass the ball, such as Mbappe and Neymar.
In the 70th minute of the match, the head coach called for a substitution. When Lin Hao saw the number held up by the assistant referee in the distance, his heart clenched; he knew he was going to be substituted.
Why? Because he couldn't get past Alfonso? Because of his stamina? Because he could no longer contribute to the team?
Because Di Maria is a final-game killer, let him give it a try and fight for the last chance?
Lin Hao didn't know why. Actually, he realized he had been a little anxious, but he didn't dare to think that he was replaced because he had made a mistake.
He can be substituted because of poor performance, or because the substitute player is also good and has better stamina, but he must never be substituted because of his own mistakes.
But he himself could sense that this was probably the reason.
Sure enough, after high-fiving Di Maria and walking towards the head coach, the coach smiled and said, "Don't rush, sit down!"
Lin Hao sat on the bench while his teammates fought hard on the field. At this crucial moment, he was substituted because of his own mistake.
Two years have passed, and he still hasn't learned even the most basic things?
Lin Hao clenched his fist and punched his leg.
How annoying! How hateful!
Lin Hao turned around and was startled. "Liu Chang? What are you doing here?"
"I came all this way just to see you! What I was singing just now was traditional opera, expressing remorse!"
"Lin Hao, PSG's fate is sealed. You must remember that it was because you were immature and got anxious after conceding a goal that you wasted two chances. Those two chances could have been goals!"
"If you hadn't been substituted, you might have single-handedly saved PSG and won the Champions League!"
"If PSG loses, it's all because of you!"
"Only in this way will you remember it. Although this course is indeed quite costly, the impression will be deep!"
Lin Hao lowered his head.
Little did they know, the real pain was yet to come.
The PSG players really gave it their all, but Bayern Munich were well-rounded in both attack and defense, and PSG couldn't even manage their usual high-ball tactics in the final stages of a match.
Bayern can control the ball and pass it up the pitch, wasting time and even launching effective attacks.
Neymar was frequently thrown to the ground, and Bayern players committed foul after foul, even at the cost of yellow cards.
In the 93rd minute of the match, the referee blew the final whistle three times.
Lin Hao sat in the chair, leaning forward, watching intently without blinking. The whistle seemed to freeze him in that state.
Paris Saint-Germain ultimately fell to the mighty Bundesliga giants. Bayern Munich's players rushed forward like madmen, celebrating wildly, as the commentator delivered his closing remarks after the match.
A PSG player fell to the ground.
The camera focused on Neymar for a long time; Neymar's eyes were red. This year was the closest he had ever come to winning the Ballon d'Or, but of course, even if he won, it might not make much difference to the Ballon d'Or.
Lin Hao remained frozen for a long time before bending down, clenching his fists tightly. He didn't cry, but his teeth were practically grinding to powder.
At that moment, he remembered Liu Chang's words.
The final whistle blew, marking the end of Lin Hao's time with Paris Saint-Germain.
Finally, when it was time to go on stage to receive the award, Neymar was so heartbroken that he even refused to accept it.
Lin Hao accepted the medal, but didn't take it off. Instead, he wanted to remember that failure is the only way to succeed.
On the podium, Lin Hao glanced down at the crowd, paused for a moment, then smiled wryly. Seeing Alfonso, he remembered the bet.
Lin Hao stopped abruptly on the podium, raised his hand, and slapped someone—"Smack!"
Everyone was stunned; even the award presenters stopped and stared at Lin Hao.
The winning team is lined up below the losing team, leaving the Bayern players bewildered.
"Smack!"
A crisp sound.
"Smack!"
After three slaps, bright red handprints were left on Lin Hao's face.
Everyone knows that Lin Hao often duels with others, using slaps as stakes, but this is the first time everyone has seen Lin Hao lose.
To be precise, Lin Hao's score isn't really counted. If there's a dispute, it's considered a draw. It was all agreed upon beforehand, and Lin Hao posted the rules on social media.
However, because of the loss in this final, Lin Hao was indeed restricted, and in terms of the amount of time he was on the field, Alfonso beat him more than he beat Alfonso.
Therefore, if you lose, you must be able to afford to lose!
Lin Hao is telling everyone that he can take the risk, and if he loses, he loses gracefully.
The effeminate man not only stood in the most conspicuous position, but he didn't stop either; he went up and slapped three times.
People who call others effeminate will smear their faces three times in a coy manner.
How ridiculous!
Alfonso gave a thumbs up, nothing more to say.
However, when they see the news tomorrow, those who lost to Lin Hao will be gritting their teeth, which will make them seem petty.
Anyone who wants to challenge Lin Hao should think twice, lest they lose both the game and their reputation.
This is called involution!
Lin Hao and Liu Chang returned to London together. Lin Hao didn't stay long, and there was no celebration banquet. What was the point of staying here? After returning the rented house, he went back.
On the plane, Liu Chang talked to Lin Hao about all sorts of random things, such as, "Don't think that just because you're a dutiful kid, you should save your money. Some money is necessary to spend."
For example, you need to hire agents and legal teams. Although famous ones are expensive, you can find an affordable one first. Lin Hao knows about these issues, and he has also heard of players being blackmailed.
"Hey, did you hear me? I'm recommending myself to you! I'm also working very hard to learn how to be a manager, okay?" Liu Chang said.
Lin Hao rolled his eyes. "Right now, I don't need to hire a novice agent who isn't even qualified yet, do I?"
"First, I have all the necessary paperwork. Second, since you didn't want to hire an agent anyway, why don't you just help your sister out!"
"Alright, alright!" Lin Hao knew that this guy was quite persistent, and he wouldn't be able to have any peace and quiet for a while if he didn't agree!
Next, I need to talk to Arsenal about a new contract.
Arsenal has appointed Arteta as their new manager, but to be honest, Lin Hao still doesn't know if Arsenal is the right place for him, or whether Arsenal can even compete for the title.
But Lin Hao had to admit that he was a bit conflicted. When Arsenal brought him to the professional arena, he wanted to give it a try, regardless of whether he could succeed or not, so that he could have a clear conscience.
If there is truly no hope of winning the championship, and the team has no desire to win it, then he will seek another way out!