The match between Bayern and Manchester City should have been normal.
How does that sentence go?
It is easier to love the whole world than to love your neighbor.
What is the prefix of mortal enemy? Same city!
No matter how great it is, we are in the same continent, and if we expand it further... well, it means we are in the same country.
A country only has one league championship, so if things go wrong, there will be some grudges and hatreds. But this is separated by a country... Even if there are any grudges, they will be weaker.
Of course, English and German football also have a long history, but that is between national teams and clubs... At least there is nothing dirty between Manchester City and Bayern now.
So originally, this should have been the same as the previous Champions League play-offs, going in normally and coming back normally... Well, now that we have entered the knockout stage, it is a little different from the group stage, and the attention and exposure have to go to a higher level, but originally, this should have been normal.
Yes, it's not easy to get to the knockout stage, but that's just like the World Cup.
Unless it is your own country or your favorite team, ordinary people will only pay attention to it after the quarterfinals.
Of course, Bayern's fans still care about it, but they are just slightly concerned... just like when Bayern plays against ordinary teams in China.
Do they want their team to win? certainly.
Will you support it? certainly.
But if you say that they will definitely go to the away game, definitely bring the whole family, and definitely shout at the top of their lungs... well, then you have to first ask which team it is.
But this time it was different. First, a newspaper used "The Final Battle" as its headline.
When this title comes out, it makes people feel shocked, but when they look at it again, they can't help but laugh and cry.
Last game before the winter break!
…
Shit, what kind of final battle is this!
This happens every year, and the winter break in Germany is only half a month!
If that were all, this newspaper would be sprayed with shit, but there is another gimmick in this newspaper, that is, Wang Yijing will be the first player in this game, and she will bring everyone a completely different feeling!
Now, even if Bayern fans have not watched the previous game, they have heard about it, and their enthusiasm has been aroused.
When other tabloids saw this, they followed suit and came up with headlines like "Bayern aiming for championship". Overnight, Bayern didn't seem to be going to play in the knockout rounds, but more like going to win the championship!
Looking at these reports, Linda was first surprised, then angry, and then she found Jonas: "Manchester City is nothing, we can definitely win?"
She slammed the newspaper onto Jonas's desk, and he stepped back, stunned.
"China Jing will use secret weapons?"
"ah?"
"Finally waited until this moment?"
"W-what?"
“You’re the one who said all this shit?” Linda growled. Jonas shook his head. “No, listen to me…”
"If not, then how did they know that Wang Yijing would be in the starting lineup?"
"Shouldn't we report this to the higher-ups as well?"
"It's just the roster!" Linda gritted her teeth. What was reported in advance was only the roster of 23 people, and there was no list of who would be the starters and who would be the substitutes.
Jonas was speechless, and Linda was even more mad: "Do you know that this will disrupt my steps, provide information to the opponent, and... you will even add pressure to that girl! She hasn't really started once! These media will ruin her!"
"Linda, Linda...listen to me..."
"You liar, you said you don't care about the team, you said you don't care about how I coach the players! You said you wouldn't care about my tactics!"
"I... I didn't care about it..." His voice became smaller and smaller under Linda's fiery gaze.
"Have you ever thought about what would happen if her performance didn't meet expectations after these were published!" Linda kept slamming the table.
When Wang Yijing first came to the Bundesliga, she was not favored, so even though she did not perform well in the early days, most of the media and social media platforms just made fun of her, and there were some criticisms later, but the voices were not loud.
Of course, everyone would have expectations for her after the last game, but if she wasn't too high-profile, even if she made a mistake this time, it wouldn't be too much. But now with all the hype and publicity, it's completely different.
Jonas was about to say something, but then he fell silent.
“Take it back!”
Jonas looked at her.
"Take it back immediately! I know it's difficult, but we have to do it... As long as she grows up, she will definitely grow up, listen to me..."
"…This is business." Jonas said slowly.
Linda glared at him, and he exhaled: "This is not only our business, but also Manchester City's business, your business! It's even...that girl's business."
Linda looked at him, and Jonas nodded affirmatively: "This is business!"
"…What does this have to do with Jing?"
“Only when more people watch it will it be possible for their countries to broadcast it.”
Linda's eyes were about to spit fire, and Jonas comforted her: "Maybe the result will be good, right? Besides, which star player or superstar doesn't face storms? Okay, Linda, even if I take this step a little too aggressively, there will be compensation... Besides, I don't have too much time..."
When he was talking about business, Linda had a lot to say, but when he talked about time, she suddenly didn't know what to say.
Football costs money. Maybe the investment is insignificant compared to the men’s football team, but the bosses also need to see returns.
Their tickets sold very well for a few teams with grudges, but the others were just average. Not to mention jerseys and broadcasts - they didn't even negotiate for the broadcasts!
She pursed her lips and said, "Even so, it may not meet expectations."
“We always have to try everything.”
Linda finally sighed.
Jonas glanced at her and asked, "You seem to be particularly concerned about that Chinese girl?"
Linda frowned: "She is my team member."
Jonas said nothing more, but his expression was full of meaning.
Although she denied Jonas, Linda herself knew that she was a little biased towards Wang Yjing. She didn't know why, but it seemed that she was biased.
Protesting to Jonas had not yielded any results. She had not wanted to say anything to Wang Yijing at first, but when she passed by the staff cafeteria and saw Princess Wang eating the salmon roll, she changed her mind.
Seeing her, Wang Yijing was also a little surprised.
"Come sit in my office."
"Now?" Wang Yajing looked at the salmon she had just rolled. This was a new way of eating it that she had discovered. When rolled together, the taste seemed to become a little different.
"I have some small cakes." She said habitually. After noticing Wang Yijing's strange expression, she laughed, "Okay, come back after you finish your meal."
Wang Yijing ate very quickly, and there wasn't much to eat. It wasn't that she ate less, but the food here was all very simply processed.
The salmon is fried and sprinkled with black pepper; the vegetables are washed and sprinkled with a little seasoning; the bread is a baguette...
There was really no room for taste in these things, so Wang Yijing just ate them to fill her stomach.
Linda originally wanted to get her some cookies, but after thinking it over, she decided not to. She scratched her hair: "I don't know if I should say this to you..."
Wang Yijing looked at her in confusion. Linda gritted her teeth and repeated what she had just said to Jonas. Finally, she sighed, "Jing, I'm very sorry. Originally, you could have... I don't know how to say it. Anyway, maybe we need to make some psychological preparations, but don't feel burdened. I absolutely believe in you!"
"Thanks!"
Linda waved her hand, then said a little worriedly: "Um, do you understand what I said?"
"Should be." Wang Yijing thought for a moment and tried to repeat it again, "This time, there is the media... and our own exaggeration, so if we don't achieve good results, the consequences may be very bad."
“That’s about it.” Although not exactly the same, the meaning was clear. “The focus of this promotion is you, so… you may be the one who is most affected.”
Wang Yijing nodded but didn't speak immediately.
She comes from the future and knows too well how public opinion will develop. Will she also face that?
That shouldn’t be the case, as iPhone 4 seems to be just coming out!
But it seems that tabloids are particularly developed in Europe? Did the famous Princess Diana die because of this?
You're thinking too much. She will never be treated like Princess Diana.
But what if everyone blames her and says she is not good enough?
Will she definitely perform well?
She couldn't help but think of the time when she was criticized at work earlier.
She did it with full confidence, and then did a terrible job. Then everyone blamed her. Some said it directly, and some whispered behind her back. She had no choice but to cry.
Linda looked at her, and when she noticed her expression kept changing, she felt that she still needed to do something.
When holding a press conference, maybe you can divert the pressure a little and use more restrained words? She needs to think carefully about what to say.
Yes, she is partial to this Chinese girl! Of course she is partial! Among all her team members, no one eats here every day!
And she's not even eighteen yet!
"It doesn't matter!" Just when she was about to say something, Wang Yijing suddenly said, she looked at her, and Wang Yijing repeated it again.
"quiet?"
"Thank you! I know what I'm talking about!" Maybe everyone thinks she is still young, she is not even an adult, but she is not! She is an adult who has to go to work! Although even in her heart she thinks she is still young, she has decided not to escape no matter what happens!
"I'm bound to encounter this sooner or later, isn't it?"
Linda was a little hesitant. Will she encounter this sooner or later? Some people may never meet each other in their lifetime, but if Wang Yijing continues like this...
"Yes." She believed that this girl would blossom in the world! Will become a superstar, then, this is indeed what she will encounter sooner or later.
Wang Yijing laughed, and Linda laughed too. Suddenly, she thought of a sentence: "Let the storm come even harder!"
"Maybe nothing!"
Linda was startled.
"Because I will be good!"
When saying this, Wang Yijing smiled like a flower, her eyes bright, and Linda suddenly felt that what she had just thought was not only what she believed, but also... certain!
…
The artificially created hype, Wang Yajing’s earlier performance, and the Christmas holiday... yes, Christmas. The reason why Jonas did this at this time was also related to the time.
In short, due to various reasons, the number of away games that might have been followed by only die-hard fans suddenly increased, and Manchester City was also very happy. With the full cooperation of the club, English media of all sizes also began to report in turn.
Then, the two teams, which originally had no hatred against each other, suddenly... had one!
"The Germans are going to squeeze us out? Bullshit!"
"Although I look down on Manchester, I look down on the Germans even more!"
"And what's up with this Chinese girl? Is she an adult? Is she Bayern's mascot?"
…
Passersby who had little interest in Manchester were filled with passion and wanted to come and support, not to mention Manchester City's original fans.
Not only did they discuss it on the streets, they also directly started a confrontation on the forum, and this confrontation also attracted Chinese fans.
As we all know, there are always few die-hard fans.
Earlier, the women's football team had some achievements, and everyone paid attention to them;
Later, Wang Yijing went to Germany, so let’s pay attention to her again.
And then...it's time to do what you should do.
However, when Jiang Hua arrived in Germany, things changed a little. At that time, print media was still powerful, as could be seen from the widespread suspension of newspapers.
Although Jiang Hua had just arrived and only one report was issued, it brought back memories that had been forgotten long ago, especially that Wang Yijing did a good job!
Not to mention the die-hard fans like Hu Xiaoqing who were hiding their true feelings, even some passers-by in the past had become interested. Now when they heard about the Champions League, everyone became even more interested.
Champions League! This requires attention.
Most people's concern is just to see the suspension report, and at most give a word to the boss. However, there are always people who are willing to search on the Internet, and there are always people who have good English, and they will join in at this time.
In short, the atmosphere was already heated up before Bayern even arrived in England.
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