Chapter 372: What kind of player is he ?

Chapter 372: What kind of player is he ?

After the 12th round of La Liga, it's time for another international break. For most of the Real Madrid players, this isn't a good day for rest because they must respond to the national team's call-up to participate in the European Championship qualifiers.

Next year's European Championship will be jointly hosted by Austria and Switzerland, making it the most prestigious national-level event in the world of football after the World Cup. All European players want to lift the trophy for their respective countries, reaching another pinnacle in their careers.

As a newcomer selected for the first time by the Portuguese national team, Pepe appeared somewhat nervous. In 2006, he received an invitation from the Brazilian national team, but due to the abundance of talent in the squad at that time, he felt he didn't have much opportunity to shine.

Moreover, since he had been playing in Europe, he applied for Portuguese citizenship to avoid occupying a non-European quota in his club. Head coach Scolari strongly advised him to represent Portugal, and out of love for the country, Pepe ultimately decided to change his nationality and join the Portuguese team.

Now, with the departure of Ruicosta and Figo, the two core players, there is no doubt that the team has become centered around Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo's performance has been outstanding, helping Manchester United rise again and snatch the league title from "new rich" Chelsea's hands. He has always played a crucial role.

However, the young Portuguese player still lacks solid individual honors. Many senior players, such as Simao, Deco, and his relationship with them is not friendly, even involving some conflicts.

The main reason for the conflicts lies in Cristiano Ronaldo's temper. His refusal to accept defeat and his proud demeanor make some older players feel disrespected.

As soon as Pepe reported, he felt the unusual atmosphere within the team. The two main factions maintained a superficial harmony, which gave him a vague sense of unease. It seems that Portugal may find it difficult to go far in this European Championship.

Even though Real Madrid could only put out one-fifth of their strength, Murcia, as the second-to-last team, still couldn't match up. Especially with Wang Feng's sharp attacks, these players who lingered at the bottom of the league witnessed the power of a world superstar.

In the first half, Wang Feng scored three goals with his feet and head, completing a hat-trick. Before being substituted in the second half, he assisted Barboa in scoring the fourth goal. In the end, the Galaxy battleship won 4-0, with the Chinese superstar scoring four goals in 60 minutes.

After the match, a group of Murcia players surrounded Wang Feng, wanting to exchange jerseys with him. However, he only had one jersey on him, so he could only choose to exchange with Goitom, who had a commendable performance.

This 1.95-meter-tall Swedish forward looked somewhat similar to his compatriot Ibrahimovic, but in reality, he was far behind in both technique and physical confrontation. His best record was scoring 14 goals in the Segunda División, and this season, he only scored 2 goals in La Liga.

Back in the dressing room, Wang Feng was somewhat surprised to see Florentino there. Generally, the president of Real Madrid rarely came to the dressing room to meet with everyone. With a smile on his face, he said to the Chinese superstar, "Turning the football field into a celebrity-chasing scene is truly a spectacle. It seems that the newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner is well-deserved."

Wang Feng was a little stunned before he could respond. Without waiting for him to speak, Florentino continued, "Go change into clean clothes. The people from 'France Football' have been waiting for a long time. After the interview, let's have dinner together."

Wang Feng quickly finished showering, changed into clean clothes, and then accepted the interview and photo shoot from "France Football" in the honor room of the Bernabéu.

Puffanastier said apologetically, "Our schedule is quite tight, so we can only take up your rest time after the match. The game was very exciting, and the photographer took many satisfactory photos on the sidelines."

Wang Feng waved his hand to indicate his understanding. They were very familiar with each other, so the process went smoothly, and they completed all the work in no time. Then, the club hosted dinner for everyone. During the banquet, the atmosphere was lively and everyone enjoyed themselves.

In recent years, due to the vigorous development of the Internet, print media has gradually declined, and "France Football" is no exception. The selection of the Ballon d'Or consumes a lot of funds, so they can only try to minimize costs.

Currently, there are voices within the magazine suggesting cooperation with the "lower-tier" but financially strong FIFA Best Men's Player award. However, this idea is still under discussion, after all, the Ballon d'Or is known for its authority, while the FIFA Best Men's Player award focuses more on popularity, with less emphasis on past achievements.