Chapter 39
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 39
Chapter Title The Day Dios Cried
For the first time in my life, I saw the almighty Dios shedding tears.
In my previous life, Dios probably never cried over soccer, but in this life, I was the one who brought him defeat and tears.
Hows that feel, you punk?
Not so great getting a taste of your own medicine, huh?
Next time, I wont lose.
He left those predictable words behind as he walked away, and then one person approached me.
Nice to meet you. They call you Sunny, right?
It was Real Madrids coach.
Yeah. Thats what they call me, sure.
Unlike my indifferent response, he beamed with delight.
Your Spanish is incredibly fluent! I watched you chatting with Dios from afar earlier and had a hunch.
Ive got a bit of a talent for languages.
An amazing talent. Its exactly what a soccer player needs.
So I learned it.
Since youve gone to the trouble, how about joining our team?
No thanks.
Too bad.
I stared at the back of the uncles head as he sauntered off, hands in his pockets.
Now I remember.
That guys going to become Real Madrids coach later.
Not Juvenil AReal Madrid proper.
His style was like Carlo Ancelotti, and his tactical approach resembled Alex Ferguson.
What was his name again?
What did Coach Rozar say?
Right, Rozar. Rozar Alberto.
He asked if you wanted to come to Real Madrid?
Figures youd hear something like that.
I just shrugged.
It might be someones dream club, but not mine.
Yoon, that was a fantastic game.
...Whats up with this guy?
Uh, um... yeah. Thanks.
The coach, who usually ignored me with a sour face after games even when I shone, was approaching me with a rare bright smile.
Something felt off.
Whys he acting like this?
They say people die if they do things they never did before.
It was a masterful display of penetration and defense. So, Yoon, how about switching to midfielder...?
No.
I cut him off firmly before he could finish.
Hey, at least hear me out...
I like scoring goals more.
But your talents too valuable to waste!
Soccer speaks through goals.
Id gained a wart trying to make Dios cry once, and now this.
Looked like our DiGual coachs recorder was getting an entry for midfielder conversion.
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South Koreas youth national team director Lee Junghoo held out his phone to his coach.
Whats that?
The coach replied with a deadpan face.
Whoa, whys your face look so wrecked?
From U15 to AllStars, managing everythinghow could it not be wrecked?
Whats so hard about it? Just prep for the Youth World Cup.
Were doing U17 and U20 too. Dont we need more coaches?
I want to, but they wont let me. Anyway, you seen this?
Oh, Taeyang? Yeah.
Lee Junghoo shot the coach a cold glare.
You slacker, skipping work to browse forums?
...Trap card activated, but sorry Ive been observing Yoon Taeyang as you ordered, Director.
Oh yeah? Told you to watch Taeyang?
The coach nodded.
No dispatch budget, so Ive been steadily checking YouTube vids. Newcastle uploads youth games occasionally.
Good on you, actually doing your job.
Sigh...
Ignoring the coachs sigh, Lee Junghoo watched the video again with a pleased grin.
As someone more dedicated to youth than anyone, Director Lee Junghoo knew Dios well.
Look at him toying with the mighty Dios.
A guy whos never played defense blocks Dioss signature rhythm that even top defenders cant stop, and shreds last seasons Europa Youth League winning backline with ease.
Just one game, but he showed talent beyond Dios without a doubt.
This kids the real deal.
Korea producing talent like this.
Even compared to seniors, hes Koreas alltime top prospect, incomparable.
For next years World Cup, we gotta start him this time, right?
The KoreaGermany exchange?
Yeah.
The over20year KoreaGermany exchange, prepping for next years Youth World Cup, pits them against four Bundesliga youth teams.
This year, the invited teams were toptier historically.
Bayern Munich, Dortmund, Leverkusen, Frankfurt.
Dortmund, Leverkusen, Frankfurt were easy pulls holding Lee Sungho, Kim Hyojun, Bae Sanghyun respectively, but Bayern Munich accepting after years of refusals was unprecedented.
The Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich had an image of poaching from other clubs, but undeniably the leagues best with skyhigh youth level.
Definitely... he needs to join. Matching up against highlevel teams is key.
Yeah, the kids need to adapt to Taeyang.
Not Taeyang adapting to the national team?
You watch his games and still not get it? He doesnt need to adapt.
The coach nodded vigorously.
Fair... he could probably hold his own in U20, hell, even Amatch right now.
Nice, Amatch level already. Pray he grows injuryfree.
Leaving the excited Lee Junghoo behind, the coach called the office.
Yes, Agent! Prep and send a cooperation letter to Newcastle United! Yes! For Yoon Taeyangs callup. Yes, yes! Thanks!
Heh heh heh, lets go. First Youth World Cup win.
...Pray Newcastle approves the callup first.
Oh right. No way... theyd refuse, right?
The coach eyed the director, whose face froze like hed spat out kimchi soup and shattered the bowl.
Taeyang might say no.
NNo way...! Impossible!!
Watching the director despair as if Taeyang had already refused, the coach sighed.
Felt like serving a kid, not coaching.
Youth leagues seem chill, but schedules are brutal.
Still, youth squads have leeway.
Four days after Real Madrid, the League Cup used all reserves.
Amid that, welcome news arrived.
National team callup request.
I figured theyd call at a time like this, but getting the contact felt good.
Leagues in full swingjoining for friendlies seems off. Hope you dont go.
The coach ruined my mood.
Youth director Karlsen shut him down.
National team dutys vital for growth. If Taeyang accepts, well cooperatetell them that.
No matter how the coach protested, all youth decisions were the directors.
But the UEFA Youth League...
A team that cant pass groups without one player? Time to question the coachs ability.
......
Even I shivered hearing that.
Uncharacteristically, the rambling coach shut up and backed off.
Karlsen shook his head, placed a hand on my shoulder, and said,
Go gain some good experience, Taeyang.
Thanks.
Glad it wrapped up smoothly.
Time to head home.
Hm?
KakaoTalk ping at this hour.
Who? Oh, national team group chat.
Kim Hyojun Everyone joining around October for national team?
Naiel Yup
Ryu Junseo Obviously lol
Kim Hyojun Lmao flexing when domestics like Jeonbuk scrubs are begging to join. Obviously my ass lol
Ryu Junseo Jeonbuk guys calling Jeonbuk scrubs, unbelievable
Kim Hyojun Huh? Nah? Im Leverkusen to the bone? No Jeonbuk blood left?
Naiel Lol savage, mustve been Japanese lapdog in past life
Bae Sanghyun Lol honestly weirder Hyojun got called up lol stacked competition lol but need backups
Kim Hyojun Bro...
Ryu Junseo Lmaoooo
Naiel Lmaoooo
Lee Sungho Everyone,,,,,long time,,,,,see you soon,,,,,excited
Our Sungho used decent spelling in Korea... mustve forgotten Hangul in that short time.
Kim Hyojun But Yoon Taeyang always ghosts these? Dead?
Me Alive
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Me Dont talk to scrubs, no contact
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Me Not Leverkusen, hating on you Kim Hyojun youre my backup right? ?
Naiel ? Yup agree
Ryu Junseo Acknowledge and salute
Kim Hyojun Dude not like old days
Me Hattrick vs Real Madrid? Nah? Stay crushed
Kim Hyojun Fml
Bae Sanghyun See ya soon Taeyang
Sanghyun doing good?
Ryu Junseo Wow European mindset, casually calling seniors by name
Bae Sanghyun Let it go given up.
Me Good players are hyungs naturally, call me hyung from now on
Me Why so quiet?
Me Lmaoooo see ya soon bros
Finished the chat and felt myself grinning.
Having lived so long, Id treated them like kids, but somehow Id adapted to this lifes age.
Chatting with them was fun, after all.
Cant wait.
Thinking of the exchange, then Youth World Cup, my heart raced.
In my past life, desperate runs topped at World Cup 16s, but this time itd be different.
Step by step from Youth World Cup to World Cup win.
Dream too big?
Dreams should be big.
Who knows, maybe my influence levels up the whole team to World Cup glory?
...Too greedy?
But like I said, dreams gotta be big.
Key is unbreakable will.
Wins go to those.