"Ding! You won a match and received an SS rating!"
"You have acquired the blue player-level skill Pass Mastery."
Pass Mastery: Slightly enhances your passing ability. Your passes now have a chance to be directly converted into shots.
The toe-poke pass is a special type of kick.
Basically, the player stands still and suddenly swings his leg forward to pass the ball.
It looks somewhat similar to a chipped pass.
But the key difference is that the ball is struck with the toe, creating a sudden and deceptive trajectory.
In a normal pass, the player usually draws the leg back and swings forward.
But with this technique, the player can raise the leg instantly and strike the ball without a backswing, making it far more sudden and difficult to defend.
In terms of surprise and speed, the toe-poke has a clear advantage.
Players like Ronaldinho, Bruno Fernandes, and Luka Modrić often use similar techniques to create danger in tight spaces.
As for the upgraded effect of this skill, the power and unpredictability of the pass increase even further.
When the ball flies high, gravity will cause it to drop sharply.
Even if it doesn't lead directly to a goal, once it does, it's usually the kind of spectacular strike that ends up in the Top Ten Goals of the Week.
However, this skill wasn't Kai's biggest reward.
While checking the system interface, he suddenly realized something.
He had forgotten to claim the reward from the Youth Champions League Final.
Back then, Hathaway's crying had interrupted him while he was checking the system.
Only now did this forgotten reward finally reappear.
A Star Drop.
Gabi's Red Card!
Gabi's Red Card:
Although he has never been selected for the Spanish national team, Gabi Fernández is undoubtedly a world-class iron-blooded midfielder.
Steal +2
Interception +2
Block +2
Clearance +2
Defensive Positioning +2
Strength +2
Special effects:
• Within three minutes after you say the phrase "I'm very angry now!", your defensive ability, physical confrontation, and defensive skill effects will increase significantly. However, your chance of receiving cards will also increase greatly.
(Can be activated once per match.)
• After receiving a yellow card, your personal ability increases by 10%.
• If a fierce conflict occurs between you and an opponent, your first tackle will definitely knock down the opponent and successfully steal the ball—but you will also definitely receive a red card.
Kai stared at the description.
…As expected of Gabi.
A true double-edged sword.
This drop would greatly improve Kai's defensive stats and performance.
The "I'm very angry" effect could practically turn him into N'Golo Kanté for three minutes.
Absolute defensive dominance.
The yellow card bonus was even more interesting.
Normally, yellow cards made players nervous.
But for Kai, that bright yellow card could actually become a power amplifier.
After all, as an attacking player, a yellow card usually didn't affect his role too much.
But gaining 10% overall ability?
That was an enormous advantage.
The real test of Kai's judgment, however, was the final effect.
A tackle that would guarantee a successful steal while knocking the opponent down.
Incredibly domineering.
But the cost was unavoidable—
A guaranteed red card.
Unless it was the very last moment of a decisive match, Kai would never activate that effect.
The problem was that conflicts between players were unpredictable.
If someone started a fight early in the match, Kai would be in trouble.
Because he wouldn't dare make that tackle…
Gabi… Gabi…
Your red card skill really is pure Atlético Madrid style.
June 20th — Early Morning
The match between Spain U16 and Czech Republic U16 began.
The Czech team had relied heavily on long passes from their goalkeeper, Petr Čech, to fight their way into the semi-finals of the European Youth Championship.
Reaching this stage had already been extremely difficult for them.
But this was their limit.
Spain defeated Czech Republic U16 2–0 with ease and advanced to the final.
Now all eyes turned toward the other semi-final:
Germany vs Portugal.
The media immediately exploded with predictions.
"Portugal is missing key players! Their chance of winning is less than 20%!"
"Most of Germany U16 comes from **FC Bayern Munich's youth system. Their chemistry is incredible. Revenge will be easy!"
"The Avengers will win! Germany will avenge the Netherlands!"
"After surgery, Hugo Viana cheered for his teammates from his hospital bed!"
"Hugo Almeida will remain in the Czech Republic to support the team."
"Hélder Postiga is recovering well. If Portugal reaches the final, he might return!"
"Spain: We are already studying the German team. They will be our final opponent."
Then a shocking statement appeared.
Pep Guardiola:
"Portugal lacks a true midfield core. Other than Ricardo Quaresma, the rest of the team is useless."
"Kai is the most overrated player. He's just benefiting from Viana and Quaresma!"
The football media immediately went crazy.
Hadn't Guardiola always been urging FC Barcelona to sign Kai?
Why did he suddenly turn against him?
Was this the classic situation where national loyalty came before personal preference?
Or had Guardiola finally seen through Kai's true ability?
This season, Guardiola had returned from injury and helped Barcelona defend their La Liga title.
His words carried significant influence.
Kai soon responded through the Portuguese newspaper Record.
"Guardiola is an outstanding midfield maestro," Kai said.
"But injuries are his biggest problem."
"Louis van Gaal cannot build a team around a player who is constantly injured."
"He needs stricter self-discipline in training and a more scientific diet."
"Even if it's a bit late."
Guardiola called Kai that very day.
He sounded furious.
"I was clearly helping you hide your threat so the Germans wouldn't be prepared," Guardiola shouted.
"And this is how you talk about me in the media?"
"You little brat! Don't ever think about getting another autographed football from me!"
Kai wasn't intimidated at all.
"Isn't helping me the same as helping Spain?" he replied.
"The more trouble Portugal creates for Germany, the happier Spain will be when they reap the rewards."
"And Pep… aren't I helping you too?"
"Did my words make you angry?"
"If so, think carefully about what kind of words make people angry."
"The truth."
"Facts."
"Straight to the point."
Kai continued calmly.
"If you can't keep your body healthy, then you should probably start preparing for your coaching license."
"I know you're arrogant."
"So if you can't become the world's best midfielder, then become the world's best coach instead."
Guardiola froze.
How the hell did this kid know that he planned to become a coach after retirement?
Guardiola still believed he had nearly ten years of playing career left.
But deep down, he had always planned to move into coaching afterward.
"You haven't even started your professional career yet," Guardiola snapped.
"What qualifications do you have to talk about my future?"
"World number one? Retirement? Coaching?"
"First beat Germany!"
Kai laughed on the other end of the phone.
"No, Pep."
"You actually think Germany is a level Portugal needs to overcome?"
"If you really believe that…"
"You'd better start teaching your Spanish kids how to get used to losing finals."
"Because if their opponents are always us…"
"They'll keep losing."
"Again and again."
Kai's tone suddenly changed.
"And about your health…"
"You're nowhere near as healthy as you think."
"I can tell just from the autographs on the footballs you sent me this year."
"Your handwriting is crooked."
"You're losing control."
"Your hands are starting to shake."
Kai paused before delivering the final blow.
"Sometimes when I look at your signature, Pep…"
"I even wonder if you've started pissing on your own shoes."
"Your aim is gone, right?"
"My poor Mr. Guardiola."
"I truly feel sorry for your miserable situation."
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