Chapter 39
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 39
Chapter Title: Hong Yeom Thinks Granada's Mountains Are Pretty - 1
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Hong Yeom thinks Granada's mountains are pretty. -1
Jesus Joo Speaks Out on the Controversy: "So, you think you play soccer better than me? If you can't even play as well as I do, why are you opening your mouth?"
Zlatan Ibrahimović Satisfied with Jesus Joo's Response: "Jesus Joo is an outstanding player. And there's nothing more foolish than giving advice to an outstanding player.
People criticize him for lacking fighting spirit,
but Jesus Joo is a soccer player of the same type as Ronaldinho. Players like them fully showcase their skills simply by enjoying soccer."
Jesus Joo Responds to Zlatan Ibrahimović's Interview: "As expected from a legendary soccer expert. If my talent is still in doubt, I'll deliver a hat-trick in the upcoming Granada match. Watch and see if you can still talk after that."
Granada CF Furious over Jesus Joo's Predicted Hat-Trick: "No matter what, we'll stop Jesus Joo's hat-trick."
Will Jesus Joo's Predicted Hat-Trick Come True? Join us Thursday at 11 PM on Sports TV.
Damn... this guy's already stirring up trouble.
What trouble did Jesus bro cause?
La Liga season opener is still 3 days away, and he publicly declares a hat-trick.
LOL??? Why suddenly predict a hat-trick?
Dummy, do a search (article link)
Thx...
LOLOL tsundere af
Real Madrid vs. Granada
Santiago Bernabéu.
Before the match.
Ahead of the Granada match, a massive crowd gathered at Santiago Bernabéu for Pedro Rodríguez's retirement ceremony. They were all wearing his jerseys, chanting his support song.
"Pedro! Pedro! Oooh! Madrid's El Pistolero!"
"Goal! Goal! Goal! Goal! Goal!"
Time passed. Until Pedro Rodríguez stepped onto the prepared stage, his chant continued pouring from the fans' mouths without stop.
Prior to the Real Madrid vs. Granada match,
we'll have the retirement ceremony for Pedro Rodríguez, the romanticist of an era without romance and a living legend who debuted for Real Madrid at 18 and played here for 16 years. Originally scheduled for last season's final home game, it was postponed at Pedro Rodríguez's own request to the club because Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League final.
A huge crowd has gathered to see Pedro Rodríguez's retirement ceremony at the season opener. Even after filling Santiago Bernabéu, fans outside are watching the broadcast on the screens and singing his chant.
Highlights from Pedro Rodríguez's debut season to last year are on the screens. What a player. Dismissed for never winning the Big Ear, he finally added a Champions League title to his career last season when our Jesus Joo joined.
Ugh~ If Pedro's world-class, everyone's world-class.
Our Jesus bro handed him that CL win. What did he even do?
Though pushed out of the starting lineup by Jesus Joo's signing, downplaying Pedro Rodríguez makes no sense. Maintaining his skill for 16 years as a starter at a mega-club like Real Madrid is no easy feat. He's a striker who dominated an era.
Why are there so many Pedro haters?
Probably glory hunters or newbies who started watching La Liga after Jesus Joo joined Real Madrid.
Yeah, I'm a 20-year Madridista~
If you're a Madridista, you can't hate on Pedro Rodríguez ^^
That's an interview with 18-year-old Pedro Rodríguez. I remember it as his M.O.M interview after his debut goal. Time really flies.
You're currently with commentator Jang Hyun-soo, who's gotten on in years.
Standing on the stage, Pedro Rodríguez looked a bit awkward and embarrassed as he grabbed the mic.
"I was supposed to retire alongside my old friend Jorginho, but that poor guy got convinced by the boss to play one more season. The boss is ruthless, holding onto Jorginho who can barely run anymore."
The elderly Madridistas who had been tearing up burst into awkward laughter at Pedro Rodríguez's words.
"Booo! Pedrito! Don't insult Jorginho!"
Responding to the playful boos with exaggerated flair, Pedro dramatically raised both hands. He subtly wiped his reddening eyes with his sleeve.
"The era when I debuted for the team was Real Madrid's glorious time of lifting the Big Ear. Courtois, Benzema, Modrić, Kroos, Casemiro, Vinícius Júnior, Valverde—top-class players filled the squad."
Pedro continued.
"Ah, the Valverde I mentioned isn't our boss. He says he doesn't even know him. Anyway, after that glorious era, tough times came due to various factors. When teammates left one by one for the Premier League or PSG, honestly, I thought about transferring too. I was scared of never lifting the Big Ear."
Even at this shocking confession from the man who said his heart belonged to Madrid, the Madridistas just silently watched him.
"Well, last season, Jesus Joo joined, and I finally lifted it. Using this moment, I'd like to thank Jesus Joo. Thanks to him, I got to lift the Big Ear. And because he's here, I can retire with peace of mind."
Jesus Joo's face appeared on the screen. He awkwardly raised a hand in greeting.
"The story of soccer player Pedro Rodríguez is now over, becoming history. From now on, I'll live as a father to one child and a husband to one woman. Someday, I might return to Santiago Bernabéu as a manager, or just as a Madridista cheering from the stands with you all. Thank you for supporting soccer player Pedro Rodríguez all this time. And I love you. Hala Madrid!"
In the toughest times, he led Madrid to victory as a boy breadwinner. As an adult, he captained and supported Madrid. Another legend leaves the pitch amid fans' applause.
Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, ¡Hala Madrid!
Y nada más, y nada más, ¡Hala Madrid!
What an emotional moment. Someday, Jesus Joo will have a ceremony like this too, right?
Putting on Real Madrid's number 9 jersey felt strangely off. I'd been using 18, flashing it to frustrated keepers for my solo ti bag celebration after conceding. Now I couldn't, which was a bit disappointing.
"Ay, Robi! What're you betting on?"
Luis García spoke to Roberto Fabiański. Oh, by the way, he took my old number 18 from last season.
"Idiot, tell me what you're betting so I know. And why not ask me?"
As I snapped at Luis García, the other idiots around piled on with criticism.
"Jesus, get out! You'll fix the match if you hear!"
In the end, the team kicked me out of the locker room.
So, what bet are they making?
15th minute of the first half
Real Madrid 0 : 0 Granada
"Booooooooo! You rotten black sheep Jesus!! Break through those bastards and score right now!!"
No matter the country's fans, they baby you even through crimes when you're hot, but shower you with every curse when form drops. National rule.
"Boooo!! You gonna hat-trick running like that!!!"
After I didn't score last game, a few Real Madrid fans started bitching.
Roberto Fabiański passed to me, then sprinted into space. Granada's defense momentarily lost focus following him, creating a gap.
I faked a pass to Robi, took another touch, and before the defenders could tackle, curled it in with my left foot a half-beat quicker.
Splash—
The keeper could only stand frozen as the net rippled.
"Vamos!!!"
Robi came running, cheering like he'd scored himself.
I ignored him and stood in front of the fans who'd booed me, staring them down.
Shamelessly, when our eyes met, they repurposed the black sheep chant.
"Jesus! The Angel of Madrid we lost!!!"
"People point fingers calling him a black sheep, but we know!"
"He's bestowing mercy! Aaah—Madrid's merciful Saint!!!"
Soccer fans' shamelessness is something else.
Anyway, since it's at Santiago Bernabéu today, no Hong Yeom from Granada.
Hong Yeom thinks Granada's mountains are pretty.
Shame.