I AM the Football Star-Chapter 401 - 116: What’s So Great About a Cripple? San Remo Checks Fly Again

Istanbul night has become a classic in the world of football.

After the Champions League final, this match quickly swept across the globe.

Even though a week has passed since the match and Gutierrez’s mega transfer contract has been exposed, many fans and football media still haven’t fully shifted their focus from the Champions League.

Jelando became a legend with one match, leaping from being a top star in the Premier League to a globally renowned superstar.

Although Izalelt lost the Champions League, it didn’t affect the fans’ love for him or recognition of his strength. Instead, it added a layer of tragic heroism to his persona, making him even more endearing.

Andrés’ impatience allowed fans to perceive the player’s character for the first time; some criticized him while others grew fond of him for it.

But with failure, there must be blame.

With Praxedes’ maneuvering, Andrés was saved, but he himself became sacrificial.

Terms like "ball waste," "can’t run," "old-fashioned," and "old fellow" appeared around his name, and his penalty kick straight down the middle was criticized by many, making him the chief culprit for AC Milan’s reversal.

But this old captain didn’t stand up to defend himself.

Because if the fans don’t blame him, they’d blame Andrés.

He could bear it, but Andrés couldn’t.

Those capable bear more, Praxedes deeply loves AC Milan.

In such a situation, with so many players to analyze, it was unexpected that the country’s most authoritative football media publication, "Football Sports," would devote significant space to introducing a little-known Italian player.

"Football Sports": "When Izalelt watched Jelando raise the Champions League trophy, he shed tears of unwillingness. His memory returned to a week ago."

"One week before the Istanbul miracle, there was a football match in Italy that emptied streets: the Italian Cup final! The competing teams were AC Milan, a football giant, and the Italian Third Division team San Remo."

"During that match, Izalelt scored twice and assisted once in the first half, dominating the field. In the second half, Izalelt and Praxedes sat on the bench, yet they witnessed the miracle of San Remo!"

"A player named Lu Yang scored three and assisted once, with a magnificent hat-trick, unbelievably defeating AC Milan in ninety minutes, leading San Remo to lift the Italian Cup!"

"If the Champions League final this year was the most exciting in history, I have no objection. But the most exciting final this year was not in Istanbul, but at Italy’s San Siro Stadium!"

"Yes! AC Milan’s reversal from 3-0 in the Champions League is not the first time it happened. The last time was just one week ago in the Italian Cup final!"

"Lu Yang! A name that doesn’t fit in Italy, yet it’s he who becomes AC Milan’s biggest bane. The legend Jelando shouted after scoring in the Champions League final was the legend of San Remo setting sail, shouting ’Lu,’ which is Lu Yang’s ’Lu!’ and Lu Yang’s San Remo!"

"Today, we want to share with you this legendary Chinese player, Lu Yang!"

"According to confirmation by San Remo’s official sources, Lu Yang is a Chinese player in Italy and is currently the captain of the San Remo team, not yet eighteen years old! He debuted last season in the Italian D Division, scoring eighteen goals and providing twelve assists midway!"

"This season, San Remo competed in the Italian Third Division, and despite missing the last three matches, Lu Yang scored forty-three goals and provided twenty-three assists, becoming the top scorer and king of assists in the league..."

This column was personally written by Luo Cheng, with detailed information sourced by Tang Yuqin from San Remo’s official data and information.

Tang Yuqin has already preliminarily reached a cooperation intent with San Remo’s official sources. Upon confirming Lu Yang’s Chinese heritage, Luo Cheng and Tang Yuqin decisively decided to make Lu Yang the focus of the first issue of "Super Football."

And Luo Cheng’s article in "Sports Football" was intended to warm up the program and introduce to everyone in advance this Asian star shining in Italian football!

Before the rise of self-media, traditional media held strong influence and credibility.

After this report, domestic fans were immediately drawn by the term "Chinese" and started to focus on Lu Yang.

"Did this Lu Yang just jump out of nowhere? How did he suddenly become so fierce?"

"Is he really Chinese? Not Korean or Japanese, right?"

"In Italy, Korean is impossible."

"Italian D Division, Italian Third Division, what kind of leagues are these? Never heard of them!" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"How can you boast about low-level leagues? Is ’Sports Football’ out of words? Couldn’t afford Premier League star materials, at least get La Liga or Serie A, what’s Italian Third Division?"

"Luo Cheng is out of talent and is promoting such youth players?"

"Come on, what’s wrong with low-level leagues? Foreign low-level leagues may not be higher than Chinese Super League or Chinese Second Division standards, but at least they aren’t bad!"

"Exactly, San Remo defeated AC Milan, do you think they are weak?"

"Bro, Izalelt himself said he looks forward to Lu Yang’s performance next season, do you think Izalelt has poor judgment?"

"Lu Yang is the man Jelando spoke highly of, definitely has potential!"

"Once you see how Lu Yang plays, you’ll know how fierce this kid is!"

Soon, netizens shared Lu Yang’s goal highlights from foreign social media.

Not knowing is one thing, seeing is another shock.