"In the far north of the Iberian Peninsula, there is a beautiful seaport city, Gijón! The northernmost pearl of Spain! There's a professional team here, and its name is Sporting Gihon! "
"In the 1980s and 1990s, this team, nicknamed the Red and White Army, was an important part of the La Liga power puzzle. This team, called the 'King of the North' by the media, galloped through the Spanish football world! Their home ground, El Molinón, was a place that even Real Madrid and Barcelona could not conquer! "
"In the blink of an eye, the world has changed! The former 'King of the North' has fallen. This team has been in the Segunda División for many years! The glory of the past gradually faded, mottled, and dilapidated! The pride of the West is only left with memories! "
Following the director's voice, the TV screen began to show the Segunda División standings. Sporting de Gijón, which was marked with a red line, was ranked 18th in the league. They had the same points as 19th, but were temporarily ranked 18th because of goal difference.
"According to the rules of the Segunda División, among the 22 teams, the last four teams in the league will be relegated. This means that Sporting de Gijón is now in the relegation zone. At this time, Sporting de Gijón has not won in the league for two months. This former La Liga powerhouse is falling into the abyss. The Spanish media has asserted that Sporting de Gijón will only be able to go to the Serie C next season …"
"At this time, the team quietly underwent a change. On this day, the club announced that the team's manager, Lacidera, was dismissed, and the manager of Team B took over the team!"
"This team, which had long been out of the mainstream of the Spanish football world, immediately became the focus of the Spanish football world because of this decision to change the manager!"
"All of this is because their new manager is only 28 years old! All of this is because their manager is Chinese! "
"This Chinese's name is Li Ang!"
A huge picture appeared on the TV screen. It was the picture of Li Ang holding his arms high in celebration after winning the game!
He had a handsome nose, a cold face, and a proud head. His eyes were so confident!
An image that left an incomparably deep impression!
After this opening speech and some scenes, the camera changed and the host began to appear in the audience's line of sight.
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"Hello everyone, welcome to the special episode of 'Soccer Night', 'Xi Xing Manji'! I'm Liu Jianhong. "
"Hello everyone, I'm Duan Xuan. I'm very happy to be hosting this episode of Xi Xing Manji's Super Football Night with Jian Hong!"
"Just like what was shown at the beginning of the program, I think everyone already knows what the content of this episode is." Liu Jianhong said, "For this episode, we will temporarily shift our focus from the domestic league to the distant Iberian Peninsula, to the Spanish football world!"
"Just as we said in the opening, in the northernmost part of Spain, in this port city called Gijón, their professional football club, Sporting de Gijón, has a connection with China football because of one person."
"Two months ago, Sporting de Gijón announced that the 28-year-old China manager, Li Ang, would be the team's first team manager. This news immediately shocked the Spanish football world! He is the first China manager in the history of Spanish football, and also the first China manager in the history of Europe. He is also the youngest manager to advance in the Spanish Second Division and the Spanish First Division! "
"Li Ang! This young manager, our compatriot, is the focus of our program! "
Subsequently, the program used a quick and concise way to review the story of Li Ang's two months of coaching Sporting de Gijón.
From the beginning, he was questioned and had a war of words with the media.
His first game after only three days of coaching the team was the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Facing Alavés, who had just slaughtered them 6-0 in the league, Li Ang commanded the team to stage a great comeback. A miraculous super reversal, eliminating Alavés, and advancing to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey!
Subsequently, in the league, Sporting de Gijón also seemed to have been reborn and remained undefeated.
Subsequently, the big screen displayed the current Segunda División standings.
"Sporting de Gijón is currently ranked 18th in the league! Although their ranking only needs to drop by one place, they will still be relegated! However, Sporting de Gijón's current situation is much better than it was two months ago, "Liu Jianhong said.
"That's right, Sporting de Gijón has five points more than Leganés, who is ranked behind them! This gives them a temporary respite! "Duan Xuan said.
"The Spanish media is shocked by Sporting de Gijón's reborn performance. This team has remained undefeated since Li Ang took over. We introduced the game where Sporting de Gijón defeated the league leader, Levante, 1-0 on Monday's World Football! After that game, the Spanish Football Federation's official website commented on Sporting de Gijón's manager, Li Ang — "Following Liu Jianhong's voice, a screenshot of the website appeared on the TV screen.
"This young Chinese manager has once again shown us his magic. He has made Sporting de Gijón have an incredible change! This team, which was previously thought to be relegated, has now exploded with great energy! All of this is an affirmation of the work of this amazing Chinese man! "Duan Xuan 'translated'.
"I'm very proud that our compatriot has made such achievements in a foreign country! He has his own place on the stage of Spain's rule! "Liu Jianhong said emotionally.
*****
In the dormitory of the Huaxia University of Political Science and Law.
Wang Dapeng and his dormitory classmates crowded together to watch Football Night.
There were bursts of cheers in the dormitory.
They were all overjoyed.
As Li Ang's earliest 'fans' in China, they liked Li Ang just because of one game. However, how good was Li Ang? How did he perform in Spain? What did Li Ang look like in the eyes of the Spaniards? They knew nothing about it.
In fact, although Li Ang recently had a battle with Huiwen Bao and Daily Sports World through Huiwen Bao, and attacked Daily Sports World for spreading rumors to hurt him, this matter had caused a stir. Monday's edition of World Football also had news of Li Ang for the first time, and it was extremely positive news.
However, the fans did not know more about Li Ang's situation in Spain.
Now, this special episode of Football Night's' Xi Xing Manji 'reviewed Sporting de Gijón's past glory, introduced Sporting de Gijón's terrible situation before Li Ang took over, and reviewed the results after Li Ang took over the team with hot-blooded images and footage. This was the most detailed report, the most comprehensive and direct report.
In an instant, Li Ang's image was vividly displayed in front of the fans all over the country!
It turned out that this compatriot was so amazing!
This person was like a hero of the world, holding the reins of Sporting de Gijón. When the former giant ship was about to hit the rocks, this new captain turned the tide!
Although it could not be said that he had completely saved the giant ship, it was obvious that this captain was a hero!
He had let the people of Gijón see hope!
That's right, the theme of this episode of Football Night's' Xi Xing Manji 'was to' create 'the image of Li Ang as a hero!
He was Sporting de Gijón's hero!
He was the city's hero!
Moreover, their creation was very successful!
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This was because it was all true!
Li Ang had led the team with victory and results through match after match!
Before he took over the team, the team was in a terrible state, bullied by everyone. What was the image now? This' brand new 'Sporting de Gijón had yet to taste defeat!
This was the most powerful comparison!
Of course, the highlight of this episode of Football Night's special episode was the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final match between Sporting de Gijón and Real Zaragoza.
After that, the program focused on this match.
The scene changed. The program crew got off the plane at Gijón Airport and met the enthusiastic Gijón fans at the airport. When they found out that this group of people was from China, the enthusiasm of the Gijón people infected the program crew. At this time, it also infected the viewers and fans in front of the television through the television!
"From the first second we arrived at the port city of Gijón, we began to feel the enthusiasm and goodwill of this city!"
"This enthusiasm and goodwill began when the locals found out that we were from China!"
"At first, we were a little puzzled, but we soon found out the reason for all this …" Following Duan Xuan's words, a local newspaper of Gijón appeared on the screen. On the front page of the newspaper was the picture of Li Ang directing the match in the technical area.
"This is the local newspaper of Gijón, 'The Voice of Gijón.' Their title is —" Liu Jianhong paused for a moment, then raised her voice to read, "'The great China Li leads us forward!'"
"To be honest, when we heard the translator, Xiao Shen, translate this title, we were all shocked! We couldn't imagine that a China man, a China manager, would receive such respect and recognition in this city of Spain! Friends who travel to Europe often should know how difficult it is for a China man to receive such respect and recognition in the European world. However, Li Ang did it! At this moment, we also understand the reason for the welcome and goodwill we received in this city. It is because we are Li Ang's compatriots, we are China men! "Duan Xuan said excitedly.
Clatter clatter clatter!
In front of the television, Wang Dapeng and the others stood up at once. They applauded enthusiastically and roared excitedly.
At this moment, millions of spectators and fans were also doing the same.
Their passion was ignited. Duan Xuan's proud words resonated with them!
Everyone knew how terrible China's football was now. The fans were heartbroken. When some of the domestic media described the foreign football world's views on China's football, they always had bad words. This made the Chinese fans feel helpless and aggrieved!
At this moment, Li Ang was like a lone hero who had made a name for himself in the Spanish football world. He had won the recognition and respect of the Spaniards!
This was a great comfort and pride for the China fans!
*****
After that, the scene of the program team interviewing outside Sporting de Gijón's home stadium, El Molinón, began to appear on the screen.
When Duan Xuan was interviewing a fat and strong Spanish female fan, the female fan rushed up and kissed Duan Xuan's face, shouting something in Spanish.
When the spectators in front of the television saw this scene, they were stunned.
Then they heard Liu Jianhong explain, "The Spanish female fan shouted 'I love you, Li Ang!'"
Hearing this, the fans and spectators in front of the television were stunned at first. Then, they were overjoyed.
Hahaha!
"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter." Wang Pengfei and the others laughed so hard that their stomachs began to hurt.
"I've been trying to persuade the director to cut this part. Unfortunately, he insisted on keeping it!" Duan Xuan pretended to be helpless and said, "In fact, I was replacing Li Ang. In the eyes of the female fan, I was Li Ang! Well, she couldn't kiss Li Ang, so she used me, a fellow countryman of Li Ang, as a substitute. "
The fans and spectators were amused by Duan Xuan's words again. Looking at him shaking his head helplessly as he said these words, they were overjoyed.
"This little episode also reflects the love that the Sporting Gihon fans have for Li Ang," Liu Jianhong said.
"Before the game started, we were outside the stadium and were shocked by the scene that we saw later," Duan Xuan said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the following scene appeared on the television screen:
About a few hundred Sporting Gihon fans were lined up in neat rows. They were majestic, holding flags and banners, waving their arms, and singing as they came!
These people were majestic, and it was a spectacular sight.
When the camera zoomed in, it could be seen that these fans were holding up a portrait of Li Ang.
*****
Then, the live recording of the scene played on the television screen:
[Some of these people were wearing Sporting de Gijón jerseys, while some were shirtless, with only Sporting de Gijón scarves around their necks. They were majestic, shouting slogans as they came.
They were holding up banners and portraits, and they came majestically.
"Look, it's Li Ang's portrait!" Duan Xuan said.
The portrait that the fans were holding up was Li Ang's portrait.
"Shen, what's written on the banners?" Chen Wenqiang asked the translator.
Following Chen Wenqiang's words, the two cameras were aimed at the majestic group of fans.
"Li is the best!"
"Advance, King of the North!"
"The most outstanding coach, Li!"
"Li leads the Red and White Army forward!"
Shen pointed at the banners and translated.
Then, Shen translated the song that the fans were chanting: We have the omnipotent Li. This China man came to Sporting Gihon, he came to Sporting Gihon! The waves hit the cliff, we are fearless! We have Li, he guides us forward! He leads us forward! Oh, oh, oh! We have the best coach! Forward! Forward! King of the North! Forward, Red and White Army! "
"When Shen translated the song that the fans were chanting, everyone in the program team was shocked, deeply shocked. It was only now that we truly understood Li Ang's prestige and status among Sporting de Gijón's fans!" Duan Xuan said in a slightly excited tone.
"Yes, in European football, it's very common for fans to hold up portraits of their favorite stars and compose songs for them. It's rare for a coach to receive such treatment, and it's very obvious that Li Ang received such treatment. According to our understanding, this fan group is Sporting de Gijón's most hardcore fan group! Li Ang was able to win the support and support of this most hardcore fan group. It shocked us and made us proud! "Liu Jianhong said.
"After that, the translator, Shen, chatted with a local fan." Duan Xuan said, "That fan proudly told us that —"
"In this city, Li Ang is the biggest star!"
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