Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 192: Outspoken, offending another circle

Sports competitions held in Madrid, Spain, are inevitably related to football.

Especially players like Ferrero and Nadal are Real Madrid fans.

Chen Ran also understands football and can chat with them.

Even though China’s football level is lagging behind, when it comes to talking about China’s football fans, they will definitely not lose to fans from any other country in the world.

In Chen Ran's previous life, the ball games he watched were basically limited to football, tennis and basketball, but in fact he watched football the most.

Whether it's European football, the World Cup, or the Chinese Super League or the AFC Champions League in the Jinyuan era, he enjoys it.

But as he got older and the national football team continued to break through the lower limit, his enthusiasm gradually dissipated.

Sure enough, as soon as he talked about football, Nadal, who was a little introverted and shy just now, started talking non-stop.

"First there was Figo, then there was Ronaldo. All the darlings of Barcelona joined Real Madrid. They must be gnashing their teeth in hatred." When Nadal talked about these topics, he looked at each other and smiled with Ferrero.

If you knew that Beckham would soon join Real Madrid, would you be more excited?
But rival Barcelona will soon welcome two great players Ronaldinho and Messi.

In fact, it is not enough for a league to have only one great team, just like Bayern is to the Bundesliga.

The competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona is what makes La Liga so attractive and has left scenes of classic moments in world football. Of course, the same is true for tennis.

You need a strong opponent to compete with you to push you to constantly push your limits.

Thinking of this, Chen Ran silently glanced at Nadal, who was standing aside and looked very young.

Nadal is a patriot, not only a fan of Real Madrid but also a fan of the Spanish national team.

But whenever Nadal talks about the national team, a sad look appears on his face.

Real Madrid makes him proud, but the Spanish national team will only bring him disappointment.

After all, before 2008, the Spanish national team had the title of "King of Qualifiers".

"Chen, can you understand this pain?" Nadal spread his hands helplessly, "The higher the expectations for them, the greater the disappointment. This is not as good as your country. At least the Chinese men's football team entered the World Cup for the first time in history. It can also bring joy to your country.”

You've gone too far, kid!
Do you know that the Spanish national team will win an unprecedented three consecutive major championships in the future (European Cup 2008, World Cup 2010, and European Cup 2012)?

Do you know that the Chinese men's football team will never have a chance to enter the World Cup again?

This Spanish guy is not kind, let’s wait and see!

After Chen Ran accepted the invitation from the organizing committee and booked a ticket for Real Madrid's final game of the season, he said goodbye to the Spaniards and returned to his hotel.

But when Chen Ran first entered the hotel lobby, he encountered many reporters from China, not only covering tennis, but also many football reporters.

Only then did he suddenly realize.

This is Madrid, home to the most watched football team in the world.

The Chinese, who are also highly passionate about football, will also send many sports reporters stationed in Madrid to follow the latest news of Real Madrid at any time, hoping to deliver the news to domestic fans as soon as possible.

These reporters come from CCTV, major traditional print media, and portal websites.

Of course, it is not just China. Many countries in the world will send full-time reporters to this city to follow and report the news of Real Madrid.

So, the tennis reporter who followed Chen Ran to cover the Madrid Masters chatted with the football reporters who were also from China.

Xu Hong is a full-time reporter sent to Madrid by the football department of "Sports Weekly" to follow up on Real Madrid.

He started chatting with his colleague Zhou Yuan.

"I still envy you. You travel all over the world and can return to your country during the period. I will stay here for basically a year. I can only wait for my seniority to be replaced and let the leader change."

Xu Hong looked envious, "And now our newspapers are focusing more and more on tennis. Your kid must have received a lot of salary increase in the past six months."

"Hehe..." Zhou Yuan smiled, "But you also know that the popularity of tennis is supported by Chen Ran alone, which is different from football. If one day Chen Ran stops playing, the popularity of tennis will definitely decline. But football won’t, it will continue to be popular.”

"Yes, but football fans are too scattered. If you look at there are so many football giants in Europe, it is impossible for Chinese fans to have unified attention." Xu Hong also said sincerely, "This is not like you... Write a A piece of tennis news about Chen Ran can attract the attention of sports fans across the country."

Because Chen Ran is the banner of Chinese professional sports today, every game attracts the attention of many Chinese sports fans.

But there are too many football giants in Europe, and it is impossible to unite Chinese sports fans to support a certain team.

"Unless... it's like Yao Ming's situation!" Zhou Yuan raised his eyebrows, "There is a Chinese player who can play the main role in Real Madrid!"

"It would be great if that was the case..." Xu Hong sighed, "I hope this day will come soon!"

While the two were chatting, Chen Ran happened to walk into the hall.

When he saw Zhou Yuanhao, he said hello very friendly.

"Chen Ran, come on for the Madrid Masters!"

"Go back and win another Masters championship!"

After Zhou Yuan saw Chen Ran coming over, he also cheered him up excitedly.

In fact, from now on, Chen Ran has set a new record.

The first Chinese player to enter the main draw of the Clay Court Masters.

However, for Chinese tennis, which has a blank history, Chen Ran's casual move can create the history of Chinese tennis.

He had already raced away, and there were too many people ahead of him.

"This is..." Chen Ran pointed to the unfamiliar guy next to Zhou Yuan.

"The football reporter of our newspaper is dedicated to reporting on Real Madrid!" Zhou Yuan introduced.

"Hello there!"

Chen Ran shook hands with Xu Hong without any airs.

Even though he has achieved some results in the tennis world and made tennis popular in China, even Chen Ran himself cannot deny that football is still the most watched sport in China.

With nothing to do, he chatted aimlessly with these people.During the period, Chen Ran also mentioned that he got a ticket to watch Real Madrid's final game at the Bernabeu.

This season's La Liga does not yet know which team can ultimately win, and the final round of games will determine the title.

Chen Ran vaguely remembered that the La Liga champion in 2003 should be Real Madrid, and the result was determined in the last round.

So this ticket to the game makes sense.

"Chen Ran, do you know what we just talked about?" Zhou Yuan asked with a smile.

"What did we talk about?" Chen Ran was a little curious.

While these people were chatting, other Chinese reporters gathered around them after seeing them.

Xu Hong said: "We are saying that China now has a tennis masters champion, and it is a very valuable 'sunshine double crown'. This is not easy."

"You must know that last year, the performance of Huaxia men's tennis was not as good as that of men's football."

"Yes, so guys from the men's football team have to work hard." Chen Ran smiled slightly, "Let's work hard for the future of Huaxia Sports together."

In fact, he could guess what a football reporter and a tennis reporter could talk about when they sat together with his eyes closed.

First, let’s talk about the industry, and then make a cross-industry comparison between the two sides.

The simplest example is that on the Internet in the previous life, football reporters and basketball reporters often had fierce battles over who was the number one sport in China, thereby attracting the attention of a large number of netizens.

This topic has become a tacit traffic code for both parties.

But at the beginning, the two parties were comparing which side had better performance, but later it became a comparison of which side had better performance...

Xu Hong continued: "Actually, we football reporters are a little envious of their tennis reporters. After all, they are reporting on our own Chinese stars. So when I was chatting with Lao Zhou just now, I was very much looking forward to a Chinese player playing in Real Madrid. Main position."

“The article we write will definitely attract national attention by then.”

what are you saying?Chinese men's football players play the main role of Real Madrid?

Chen Ran scratched his head and blurted out: "I think I have a better chance of winning the Golden Slam..."

Oops!

As soon as he said the words, he realized that he had been too outspoken and said what he was thinking directly.

At this time, not only the two reporters from Sports Weekly, Zhou Yuan and Xu Hong, but also some Chinese reporters who came to watch were looking at Chen Ran with their mouths wide open.

This... what kind of talk is this?

Although it is very, very difficult for Chinese men's football players to become the main force of Real Madrid, from the superficial analysis, it seems that it is more difficult and less likely for you to win the Golden Slam.

There are at least 80 players from all over the world who are capable of playing the main role in Real Madrid, right?

But so far, the only male tennis player who has been able to win the Golden Slam is Agassi, and there is also a certain amount of luck.

How difficult is it to win the Golden Slam?
This means you have to win four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal.

But Chen Ran doesn’t even have a Grand Slam now.

How much do you look down on the football world to say such a thing?
Some sports reporters from China were extremely excited!
Previously, Chen Ran insinuated that the Taiwanese entertainment industry often gave its own artists titles such as "Asian King" and "Asian Queen" that were not worthy of the title.How long has passed, this guy has made big news again!
They love Chen Ran so much!

"With the start of the Madrid Masters, it seems that I will become the center of public opinion again." Chen Ran rubbed his head helplessly.

But these words have already been spoken, like water being thrown out, it is obvious that it is difficult to recover.

Besides, is what I said wrong?Nothing wrong!
My probability of winning the Golden Slam is indeed higher than that of the men's football team. There are players who can play the main role in Real Madrid.

Even without God's perspective, Chen Ran is still the winner of the "Sunshine Double Crown" with full gold content.

Anyway, I’ve said it all, there’s nothing to be afraid of.

Chen Ran shrugged and returned to the room directly.

……

The next day, it was on the front pages of all major Chinese sports media and even entertainment media!
Confidence or arrogance?

Chen Ran said wildly: I am more likely to become a Golden Slam player than a men's football player to become the main force of Real Madrid.

All of a sudden, major media began to follow up the report, and public opinion on the Internet was also boiling.

In China in May, the temperature has become a bit sultry, and Chen Ran's words have made the popularity of the Chinese Internet soar a lot.

Some support it, some oppose it.

Many people think Chen Ran's words are too crazy.

The glory of the "Sunshine Double Crown" made him a little lost.

Some reporters even reported that the chairman of the Football Association approached the director of the Tennis Management Center to protest.

"What do you mean by the people under you? You look down on our players, right?"

What an honor it is to win the Tennis Golden Slam!This kid actually thinks that this possibility is greater than playing the main role in Real Madrid.

"Is it difficult to play as the main force in Real Madrid?" Today's national football team is at its historical peak, which also gave the Football Association chairman some illusions, "I think it is not impossible."

Some national football players were dissatisfied and made sarcastic remarks.

"What are you pulling at? There's not even a Grand Slam, but a Golden Slam! You're so awesome!"

"Just wait, I believe there will be Chinese players playing the main role in Real Madrid soon!"

"So..." Chen Ran thought silently, "I have to get the Golden Slam to shut up these people, right?"

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(End of this chapter)