087. Season End(3)

Soccer is a tactical game.

A game without tactics is like riding a ship without a rudder.

The manager is the captain and the players are the rowers.

And the playmaker is the navigator and helmsman.

When all of this comes together, a good game comes out.

A good game is not a game that you can win, but a game that is enjoyable to the eyes.

The grass-haired man saw it today.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal.

It was a game that reflected the Spanish soccer philosophy of not teaching winning soccer.

"¡Genial! ¡Genial!"

A man who exclaims that he is amazing.

He turned 30 this year in Korean age, and his face was extremely serious.

There was little change in his expression, as if he were a hardened stone.

However, his voice was busy pouring out exclamations over and over again.

"So is he the kid Zidane was talking about at last year's World Cup?"

"exactly."

"You created a pattern."

The man currently playing for Villarreal had a close relationship with Zidane.

That's why I knew Zidane's play well, and I got the same feeling from Woo Ho-young today.

'I never thought I would see a game like this. 'You're lucky.'

There was a somewhat complicated reason why he, who is renowned on the professional stage, came to see this match.

He suffered a decline in performance after the 2006 World Cup as his condition plummeted.

As he, a pillar of the team, could not concentrate on the game, Villarreal sent him on leave during the season.

And a few days ago.

After returning to the team, he was training alone at the training ground, but happened to visit for a break because there was a Juvenil B match.

But I never thought I would see such a good game.

Hoyoung made the man move.

As soon as the game ended, he went inside the stadium and waited in the player aisle.

And soon after, the players who had finished the game entered the passage.

"uh!"

Villarreal's youth, who discovered the man, each showed surprised expressions and reacted passionately.

This is because they thought that the man leading the yellow submarine had come to console them after losing the game.

However, the man was not interested in Villarreal's youth.

He waved his hand roughly and went straight to Woo Ho-young.

Then he extended a handshake.

"Do you know me?"

Of course, it was Hoyoung who could not have known.

Even if it wasn't a list of immediately visible talents, this man was a legend in Argentina.

Still, I couldn't help but notice the talent list.

Because it was so amazing.

[Juan Roman Riquelme]

Talents

– A traitor to modern football (T)

– A traitor's playmaking (U)

– Phenomenal ball keeping (S+2)

– Unrivaled creativity (S+)

– Overwhelming free kicks (S)

– (See more )

(You can covet one talent when you meet the conditions.)

(You can acquire some of the senses when you covet a T grade (Title). However, you can only covet it if you are over 18 years old.)

(Hidden condition for S grade or higher. (Condition 1: Win

the King Juvenil Cup)

(Condition 2: Win by 3 points against Villarreal in the final of the King Juvenil Cup)

(Condition 3: Be selected as the MVP of the King Juvenil Cup Become)

(Condition 4: Win the Juvenil King's Cup top scorer)

(Hidden condition: Open when one or more conditions are met)

Riquelme.

He is given this modifier.

Last number 10 (El Ultimo Diez).

The ultimate classic playmaker.

Along with Zidane, he was a typical classic trequartista that will not be seen in future football.

That's why he was called the Zidane of South America, but he had something a little unusual.

Online, people call him a 'traitor to modern football' and the reason is because of his playing style.

'I'm lazy.'

Just like a sloth.

I don't move much, so my activity level is low.

However, this does not mean that the main focus is slow.

The way the game is run is relaxed and leisurely.

The so-called aesthetics of slowness.

That's because he doesn't need to run.

Riquelme.

He is a manager on the field, just like Zidane.

He is a type that cannot survive in modern soccer, where speedy counterattacks are increasingly becoming the norm, but he has already become a legend.

He said that to Hoyoung.

"I'm excited."

"yes?"

"Come up quickly. Let's stick together."

It was a personal greed.

And I was curious.

I was going crazy wondering if I would be able to perform like I did today even if I became a professional.

Riquelme shook my hand with a naive smile that did not suit his face.

"Someday, you will play on the same field with me. "Don't wait for that day."

Zidane of South America.

Riquelme dared to speak confidently to Hoyoung.

It won't be long before we see Hoyoung in La Liga (first division).

"No one will look at you because you're young."

After saying those words, he coolly disappeared.

Although it was very short and unexpected, it was a very meaningful meeting for Hoyoung.

There was quite a lot to be gained.

'It's Riquelme's playmaking.'

If I had to compare it just in terms of difficulty, it was similar to when I gained Ballack's versatility.

Hoyoung's eyes softly curved.

'I can get it next week.'

While I was coveting Zidane's talent, a smile spread across my face when I saw that the difficulty level was relatively easy.

It feels like receiving a bonus.

Isn't this a pumpkin that literally rolled in on a vine?

In addition to Kaka's playmaking, it was no longer possible to predict how far Riquelme's playmaking could go.

When we returned to the visiting team's locker room, a similarly unexpected situation unfolded.

"That was impressive."

It was President Perez who came with Rucci.

Everyone's attention was focused on the chairman's unannounced visit.

In the midst of it all, Chairman Perez's benevolent laughter flowed.

It was a face that looked like it would hand out pocket money.

two days later.

Giuliano Lucci boarded a domestic flight.

The destination was Barcelona to participate in the 2007F/W Custu designer fashion show.

The only fashion he knew was jeans and suits, and he had no interest in fashion shows, but all of this was done for the benefit of his customers.

So I contacted a famous stylist in Madrid, got dressed up, and attended a fashion show.

It was hard just to sit there, but I pretended to be an expert and watched the runway with interest for 20 minutes.

"It's a great outfit."

Meanwhile, he continued to observe the people who attended the fashion show.

As expected from a prestigious fashion show, numerous celebrities participated.

'They came too.'

Lucci waited for the after-party later.

Not only are prestigious fashion shows held to find out trends in the fashion business, but many people also go there for the after-parties.

This is because you can build a global network with world-class celebrities.

That was the reason why Rucci participated in the fashion show today, spending a lot of money.

"The ladies of the Blancos are here with you. Nice to meet you. "This is Lucci."

The place where Lucci's feet landed was a standing table where two blonde beauties were standing.

He then showed his manners by calling a passing waiter and accepting three glasses of champagne.

The beauties responded one after another.

"Oh, thank you."

"Cava is good. But where did you find it? I think I saw you at the Bernabeu. Yes?"

In order, Daniela Dorothy.

She was Ronaldo's wife and Roberto Carlos' girlfriend.

Among them, Lucci was acquainted with Dorothy, and fortunately, she seemed to remember him.

Lucci smiled slightly and spoke in a deep voice.

"haha. "I once exchanged greetings with Chairman Perez."

The occupation was not immediately disclosed.

If you're not careful, it can feel like a sales pitch from the first impression.

They weren't that interested in Lucci's job anyway.

The only thing that is already ingrained in my mind is that I am an acquaintance of the chairman.

It was after a long conversation about the fashion show that Rucci revealed his occupation.

"So you're in charge of youth. But when it comes to sales, it's a bit difficult. "My husband already has a company."

"Same goes for Ronnie."

Ronnie is Ronaldo's nickname.

In other words, the two women now thought that Lucci had come to do agent sales.

It was a common occurrence for agents to make sales under the guise of coincidence.

But half are right and half are wrong.

Lucci laughed lightly and shook his head.

"I didn't come here to talk about such boring things. "I am just a fashionista who came to see the fashion show."

"Ho Ho. So, what did you think of the fashion show?"

Ronaldo's wife, Daniela, asked in a mischievous tone.

Then Rucci answered softly, as if he had been waiting.

"First of all, the satin material and metallic colored strap sandals were impressive. It was indeed an item worthy of designer Custu, a pioneer of futurism. On the other hand, the purple fringe dress decorated with a corsage was romantic. That will dominate this fall and winter. "I assure you."

"Oh, you know very well."

"Because I love fashion."

Laughing lightly, Haha, he slowly drank a glass of champagne.

My throat burned.

'good. 'You're doing great.'

For this moment, I studied fashion shows to my heart's content.

As the saying goes, if you want to get to know someone, get to know their wife first, so he did whatever he could to build a network with Ronaldo.

Lucci drew a consensus from the women by grandiosely explaining his own fashion outlook, something he had never had in his life, without changing his complexion.

Fortunately, the response was good.

"I thought it was a flashy lie, but Mr. Rucci is really interested in fashion. "Men only know about soccer, right?"

"Football players these days are different from before. Just being good at soccer isn't the end. You should also dress well. So, I learn fashion myself and also match the players' attire."

"Ho Ho. The jokes are really fun too.

"ha ha ha. "Actually, I was planning on working in the fashion industry until I became an agent."

"Oh, I see."

done.

We succeeded in reaching a consensus.

I don't know if this would make much of a difference, but at least it seemed to have eased our guard.

In particular, Ronaldo's wife, Daniela, is a model and fashion designer, so this was a good opportunity to build friendships.

After a couple of drinks, the mood at the table improved noticeably.

"Hehe. "Mr. Lucci seems like a good person."

"The real thing is how to recognize the real thing."

"Ho Ho."

The wives of superstars receive a lot of requests for meetings from agents.

There are quite a few encounters disguised as coincidences.

But to them, Lucci didn't seem like that type of person.

This is because he was not open-lipped about sales or soccer.

Even so, I thought it was clear that he was a good person.

And in reality, Lucci wasn't there to sell agents.

However, I couldn't talk for a long time with my shallow knowledge, so I had to leave before the bottom line was revealed.

"I always talk about soccer, but talking about fashion with fashionistas makes me feel refreshed. "It was a good meeting."

"me too. "I hope to see you often."

Daniela exchanged a cheek kiss with Luci.

Lucci responded.

"It is me. You are always welcome in this position. "This is my business card, so please contact me at your convenience."

It was the moment we said goodbye and were about to leave the table.

"Mr. Lucci."

"yes?"

"We are having a get-together with friends after the season. Would you like to attend? It's not anything grand, it's just a small dinner party with like-minded people. Many designers are attending. "A lot of club staff also come."

"I'm already excited."

"Hehe. "I'll contact you."

With this, Lucci achieved his goal.

A group led by Daniela.

As I found out in advance, many soccer stars will be attending there.

Lucci's real business will begin there.

'I need to carve a good image.'

Lucci is Woo Ho-young's mirror.

If his actions improve Hoyoung's image, the chairman will help him finish the job.

Tutoring.

In fact, Chairman Perez was trying hard, but it was not enough to solve the problem.

Of course, Zidane originally planned to remain at Real Madrid after retirement, but Ronaldo, Beckham, and Carlos were not like that at all.

Beckham has already been confirmed to go to the United States, and Carlos has not yet been decided for this year.

Moreover, since Ronaldo is currently in a bad relationship with the club, there was very little chance that tutoring with Hoyoung would be successful.

First-team manager Capello even tried to release him, but Ronaldo was still in the team thanks to his performance in the Champions League round of 16.

In addition, Chairman Perez's opposition also played a role.

Therefore, what Rucci needs to do from now on is to maintain a good relationship with Ronaldo and arrange a position with Hoyoung.

In fact, soccer players become friends with each other through the efforts of their agents, and players who had a big fight during a soccer game also reconcile through the efforts of their agents.

This is because the agent's job is to make the customer's personal relationship smooth.

And Lucci knew it well.

How much influence does tutoring have on Hoyoung?

That's how much Hoyoung can grow.

After returning to a nearby hotel after the after-party, Lucci finished the day by tapping on his laptop until late at night.

"after."

Lucci took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and then put it back.

Jiyiing.

Ringing cell phone.

The sender was Hoyoung.

-Did you sleep?

"no. Please speak."

-I just heard from my grandfather that there was a house inspection at FIFA today for lunch. I feel like I should let you know.

"haha. It's all over now. Now that we have confirmed your location, FIFA will soon send you an official letter approving the youth transfer. "I've had a lot of trouble so far."

As a result, there will be no problems with Hoyoung's transfer.

In fact, there is a local rule in Spain that allows player registration for foreign players under the age of 13.

However, local rules are dangerous because FIFA can impose sanctions at any time, but Hoyoung did not have to worry because he was now scheduled to receive official permission from FIFA.

Even if Pippa suddenly acted on a whim a few years later, there would be no repercussions at all.

Absolutely perfect situation.

-Mr. Luci, you really had a hard time.

"You're welcome. Then, I'll take a look as soon as I wake up."

As an agent, you have to live a busier life than your customers.

Usually, one agent is in charge of multiple players, but as the timing was right, Lucci put everything aside and focused on Hoyoung.

That was why I left the headquarters in Brazil and followed him to Spain.

In his opinion, Woo Ho-young was a talent destined for great success.

I wanted to walk that path together.

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