Chapter 46
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 46
Chapter Title: Chapter 46
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 46
Chapter Title: Provocation and Punishment
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This player's nationality is South Korea.
Compared to Korea, which was in utter chaos after the football association's corruption scandal exploded, Spain felt incredibly peaceful.
"Boooooooooooooooooo!"
"Puta!!! You pig bastards! Pay for my ticket!!"
La Liga Round 4.
In our away match against Osasuna, we scored three goals in just the first 30 minutes of the first half. Osasuna's home fans erupted in fury at their players' listless performance.
"Block it-!!!"
And now, the 35th minute of the first half.
Beep-!
The net rippled.
As I slotted in another goal, a scream bordering on a shriek echoed from the stands.
"Jesus! You fucking bastard! Stop scoring alreadyyyyyy!!!"
Who knew humans could sound like a roe deer in distress.
Out of sheer curiosity, I wandered closer to the fan and cupped my hand to my ear. The guy watching me must've spiked his blood pressure on the spot—he clutched his neck and collapsed.
"Jesus, that motherfucker—!!!"
The sudden collapse halted the game briefly. Osasuna's bench sent their team doctor sprinting out. Thankfully, the fan got back up unscathed, but the stadium's atmosphere turned vicious in an instant.
"Kill the Real Madrid bastards!!!"
The stadium seethed with hostility.
I spotted the referee approaching with a card pulled from his pocket. Right then, I mentally clocked out.
"Jesus! Red card!"
Ha. Damn it.
The last thing I wanted was a fine.
"Boooo-! You'll never be a better player than Ronaldo!"
Osasuna fans hurled mockery as I took the red from the ref and headed off. I trudged out of the stadium under the murderous glares of their players.
The displaced rage of Osasuna's squad zeroed in on Luis García—the most approachable-looking guy among the players known to be my buddies.
Tweet-
Felled by an Osasuna foul, Luis García lay on the pitch, stewing in anger.
"Hostia. I'm definitely enrolling in Jesus's class on 101 Ways to Fuck Over Opponents."
Luka Savić overheard Luis García's furious mutter and deployed one of the 101 shitty phrases he'd learned from Jesus's advanced lessons—for the first time in a real match.
"Should've signed up sooner. They say stupidity makes the body suffer, after all."
In the 37th minute of the first half, Jesus Joo receives a red card from the referee. Seems the ref deemed his provocation of the crowd excessive. Jesus strides out confidently. The Osasuna players glaring at him look absolutely murderous.
Jesus notched goals in the 6th, 20th, and 33rd minutes for a hat-trick. He even assisted Roberto Fabianski's goal. Incredible talent, but provoking the crowd after the hat-trick was wrong.
Fortunately, no issues, but a fan collapsed watching Jesus's celebration.
Yes, that fan has recovered and is receiving care at a hospital. With Jesus sent off and off the pitch, the game restarts with Osasuna's kickoff.
[Jesus Joo receives 5-match ban from Spanish Royal Football Federation.]
News has broken that Jesus Joo has been handed a heavy punishment by the Spanish Royal Football Federation over the fan provocation incident in the recent Osasuna match.
The player faces a 5-match suspension plus a fine of 3,845 euros (about 5.3 million KRW). Real Madrid, his club, was also fined 2,000 euros.
Real Madrid manager Valverde voiced dissatisfaction with the RFEF decision, saying, "Jesus's actions were wrong, but a 5-match ban is too much."
If the 5-match ban stands, Joo won't return until Round 10 against Barcelona.
Ends up getting punished after all.
Pretty patient for Jesus bro.
Ah fuck. Jesus Joo you bastard! Makes sense you can't buy chicken for the soccer community cuz of the fine?
lololol no chicken and boom from Jesus bro to Jesus Joo bastard.
Community average personality. What's your beef?
High combat power too..
Community average combat power.
So Jesus bro on vacation again?
Nah, doing childcare at home. Apologized to the fan on SNS too.
Normal guy outside, turns psycho once on the pitch..
Unlike the God's Hand incident, the Spanish FA didn't take my side. So I had to post an apology on SNS to the collapsed fan.
But sadly, despite the apology and all my efforts, the sensational headline about a fan collapsing from my provocation celebration tanked public opinion. The Spanish Royal Football Federation stuck to the original punishment: a 5-match ban.
Not that I planned it, but thanks to the ban...
I got to skip UD Las Palmas away, Bernabéu home, CD Tenerife away, Bernabéu home, and Mallorca away. Note that an international break falls right before the last one, making it extra hellish.
Away to Mallorca after internationals? Oh. Puta.
"Heh-."
Dang. Shouldn't laugh. But I can't stop grinning.
As I desperately held back my laughter...
The Madrid squad heading out for the away game came over to greet me. I waved them off.
Have a blast.
[Real Madrid's Roberto Fabianski proves he's king without Jesus Joo.]
Dude Messiless King to No-Jesus Fabianski King.
Wow. Fabianski is killing it.
[Football Association fires national team coach and appoints foreign coach Uli Utilike.]
Name sounds ominous.
Ah, of all names.
German nationality, played defensive mid too.
We're screwed!
[New national team coach Uli Utilike heads to Spain immediately after appointment to meet Jesus Joo.]
Eh? Might not suck at his job?
What? Jesus bro coming?!
Waiting for Jesus bro! Hurry up!
[Jesus Joo speaks on Uli Utilike: 'Talked a lot with the national team coach. Understood his football philosophy. He's fun and a good guy.']
Wait, so he's joining?
Why skip the meat and just tease!
[Uli Utilike on meeting Jesus: 'Talked with Jesus. We reached a compromise. His joining starts from Asian final qualifiers. Contrary to media portrayals, he's a very polite and humble footballer.']
??? Humble and polite???
Wrong coach hire.
Fr eyes bad or dementia?
[Utilike effect: Clean 4-1 win over Lebanon at home. Eye-catching improved play secures victory for Utilike.]
Utilike he's a god! Utilike he's a god!
What?! How one coach change does this!!
Utilike's eyes got scouts in them or what? All his prospects exploding!!
[Utilike on prospects: 'Great players have great eyes. Called up prospects Jesus watched closely for this A-match, and they all delivered.']
Bro busy playing soccer but still scouting K-League?
Legend... Bro said we can go high in WC without him, wasn't lying!
Our bro had it all planned!
What? Utilike no hype then?
From frustrating counter one-tool to build-up soccer!
Benverji's legacy reviving
Miss Benverji Hope you're happy there..
Why talk like he's dead when Benverji's alive and well.
Benverji retired but still visits Ilsan sometimes. That's legendary.
Playing soccer for 200 years, I've tried just about every position.
Fullback, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger, striker.
Summing up my take on each:
The one that gave me splitting headaches: defensive midfielder.
The one that left me gasping for air: fullback.
The one that frustrated me to death: attacking midfielder.
The absolute sweetest: striker.
For reference, this is my personal experience.
Why was striker the best? Striker—you barely run, just score, and no one bitches.
Anyway, why dredge up old stories now?
"Puta! Midfield's the hardest to run! Know how tough escaping defensive pressure is?"
The Madrid lads back from October internationals were bickering: my position's tough, no yours is.
Jesus Joo here, with 200+ years of soccer, will give you the answer.
"Instead of arguing, work on those passes."
Luis García's eyes turned fierce at my words.
[2039 Ballon d'Or winner: Germany's Youssoufa Moukoko, who led World Cup triumph. 'CL win, WC win, Ballon d'Or. All glory as a footballer. Just one thought: I'm happy.']
[Ballon d'Or controversy: Jesus Joo takes 2nd behind Youssoufa Moukoko.]
[Jesus Joo on Ballon d'Or controversy: 'Don't compare World Cup win to CL win. Unreachable even after 200+ years.']
This player's nationality is South Korea
Ah.... fuck. Sorry South Korea!!!
Tears flowing.
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