"Fuck, this is the first time in all my years of watching soccer that I’ve seen a player refuse to leave the field."
"So that’s why Huang Kaiwen is Real Madrid’s bully, no wonder newspapers always say some players revealed Huang Kaiwen has special privileges."
"Zhang said it himself, according to FIFA’s regulations, players can refuse to be substituted."
"Sure, they can refuse, but almost no one does, isn’t it because they’re afraid to piss off the coach? Huang Kaiwen really isn’t afraid Capello will freeze him out."
"Freeze out Huang Kaiwen? You’re funnier than Zhao Benshan! Capello almost treats Huang Kaiwen like his own dad. The Sun newspaper even broke the news that Capello specifically had someone buy twenty Imabari towels for Huang Kaiwen from Liben, each costing nearly a thousand bucks!"
"Shit! Everything I’m wearing isn’t even worth two hundred bucks, and Huang Kaiwen spends a thousand on a fucking towel, and buys 20 at once?"
"And it was Capello himself who spent the money to buy them for Huang Kaiwen. I bet Capello doesn’t even treat his own dad that well!"
"Damn, I’m so jealous of players with privileges."
Cassano said, curling his lip.
He couldn’t be bothered to explain to Cassano.
Even Ramos, so young, knows that the coach values Kevin because of his abilities, not because he’s handsome.
If you want special treatment, then score more goals in every game.
Manchester United kicked off from the back.
The recently substituted Saha made a huge mistake with his long pass, handing the ball straight to De Jong in front of the center circle.
De Jong quickly made a direct pass to Raul on the left flank, who received the ball and immediately turned, switching play to the right.
Huang Kaiwen lifted his left foot to control the ball.
Both Saha and Ferdinand charged towards Huang Kaiwen.
While running, Huang Kaiwen used his right foot to knock the ball to the left, and his left foot pushed it forward.
A fried meatball burst into Manchester United’s penalty area.
Vidic, lowering his center of gravity, kept adjusting the defensive line following Huang Kaiwen’s movements. As Huang Kaiwen lifted his foot, Vidic threw himself to the ground and cleared the ball with a sliding tackle, sending the off-balance Huang Kaiwen crashing down in the box.
Beep— Vander’s whistle sounded.
He showed Vidic a yellow card.
Manchester United’s players, emotionally charged, stood next to Vander protesting.
"I got the ball, it definitely wasn’t a penalty, sir referee you might not have seen it."
Vidic pleaded with his hands together, beseeching Vander.
"Right, this definitely wasn’t a penalty!"
Kevin got up and approached, saying, "He got the ball first, that’s not a foul."
"See, he’s saying it too!"
Giggs shouted, agitated.
Perspiration started to bead on Vander’s forehead.
To have a misjudgment in such an important game as the UEFA Champions League final!
Comparing the testimonies, he already understood the situation at hand.
A voice inside told him he should cancel the penalty.
But as his body moved, Vander’s right hand firmly pointed to the spot.
He decided to maintain the authority of the head referee.
"What the hell? He’s saying it isn’t a penalty!"
Vander showed another yellow card.
The Athens Olympic Stadium erupted in a chorus of boos.
"Damn it, are you a Real Madrid player? Bastard, that definitely wasn’t a penalty. Are you some kind of villain involved in dirty dealings? If not, why won’t you listen even when a Real Madrid player helps explain? Are today’s referees deaf-mutes?"
Ferguson kept cursing on the sidelines.
The fourth official and the assistant referees dare not draw the Manchester United Godfather’s attention by speaking out.
A successful coach like Ferguson commands high respect in the world of soccer. Even if he’s foul-mouthed, the head referee usually doesn’t dare to send him off the field.
Not only does Ferguson have clout on the bench, but he’s also a force to be reckoned with in press conferences.
Cross him, and you can await being thrashed in the newspapers after the game!
"From the slow-motion replay, Vidic’s tackle was still precise, he definitely didn’t foul,"
"Yes, head referee Vander had a bad angle, probably didn’t see it. But even with Huang Kaiwen coming forward to help explain, he had no intention of canceling the penalty, heh heh."
"This controversial decision will surely cause quite a stir after the game. Cassano wanted to take the penalty but was refused by Huang Kaiwen. I suddenly have a theory, not sure if it’s right."
Van der Sar tensely prepared to make the save.
After the whistle blew, Huang Kaiwen stepped up and struck the ball with his right foot from behind.
The ball shot quickly out of play from the right post.
He intentionally missed the penalty!!!
Van der Sar applauded Huang Kaiwen.
Manchester United fans near the penalty area clapped for Huang Kaiwen.
On the bench, Ferguson and the Manchester United coaching staff were all clapping for Huang Kaiwen!
The entire Athens Olympic Stadium joined in the applause.
The loudest cheers of the day filled the arena.
Crudeli shouted excitedly, "Kevin!!!"
"Often, supremely talented players disappoint with poor character, but Kevin’s fans never have that problem. Besides being one of the best in the universe, he also has the noblest soul. Those self-proclaimed gentlemen from the United Kingdom would gladly stand and applaud Kevin."
"Three goals and an assist, deliberately missing a penalty, Kevin dominated the game and also earned the respect of the opponents. Lineker? That’s a fake grass gentleman, would he ever dare to intentionally miss a penalty in the UEFA Champions League final that could determine the trophy? Even if the penalty was a mistake. Sometimes, not making a mistake is just because the temptation isn’t great enough, the situation not critical enough! Kevin has proven with actions that even in the UEFA Champions League final, he doesn’t need an undeserved penalty."
"If those damned bureaucrats at FIFA don’t give the Fair Play award to Kevin, then I’ll go to Switzerland and settle the score with them!!!"
If that goal had been scored, the championship would have been decisively Real Madrid’s.
Unfortunately, Huang Kaiwen deliberately missed the penalty.
Capello shook his head, smiling bitterly.
If you resort to unscrupulous means for victory, then you’re not Kevin!