Chapter 122 – The New King (3)

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Press conference after the game.
Since it was the first game of the season held at Munich’s home ground, Allianz Arena, a huge number of reporters were present.

Reporters from all over the world flocked to the club, befitting a megaclub that is popular all over the world. Of course, they predicted Munich’s victory, but they showed various reactions to the rebellion of the promoted team.

The most common reactions are surprise and delight.
Reporters who are not fans of Munich must be excited because they are covering events that are rarely seen.

Meanwhile, the pro-Munich journalists were venting quiet anger.

“I started off the first game with a loss. How do you feel?”
“There has been no loss in the opening game at home, especially against a promoted team, in the last 10 years.”
“Is it a tragedy caused by carelessness?”

Sharp vicious remarks under the guise of an interview.
Even the tens of thousands of home fans who started booing right before the game ended remained booing until now while the press conference was in progress.

“It’s not strange no matter what happens in football. Everyone who watched the game today knows that we dominated the game. We went out and fought bravely, we overpowered our opponents. Possession, decisive chances, number of shots. , Passing record, initiative, if you look at any stats and indicators, this is clear. We made only two mistakes and it turned out to be fatal.”

The coach of Munich, who had vented his anger with a red-hot face right after scoring the goal, was calmly accepting the sharp-edged interview now that the game was over.

“But this is football. Sometimes results happen that are incomprehensible, difficult to understand, but we have to accept the results.”

While revealing that there is no problem with performance, or rather overwhelming, he admits the result of defeat.
A seasoned interview skill worthy of a coach in Munich.

“What do you think of Hong Min-jun, who scored two goals today?”
“Hong Min-jun has undoubtedly reached the highest level. Today he is strong, fast and even graceful. He has improved incredibly compared to last year, and given his current skill, age and growth, he is It wouldn’t be strange to play for a big club next year.”
“If it’s a big club, what kind of club is it specifically?”

To the reporter’s question, the Munich coach answered calmly.

“There is only one big club in Germany. Bayern.”

It’s amazing to be selected as a Distinguished Player and to be watching while waiting for an interview.
How can you be so shameless… Didn’t it do

‘But. Munich is acceptable.’

It’s not just Lebamun, Lebamun.
Real Madrid, Barça, and Munich are tier 0 clubs.

The home fans, who had been booing at the coach’s shameless answer, suddenly changed and cheered.
What’s even funnier is that the pro-Munich journalists nodded as if it were natural.

Indeed. This is Munich’s status in Germany.
Even though we lost, our turn came after Munich, who finished a long interview like the main character.

“I am very happy to be able to start with a win, because to win against Munich at home in Munich is very special.”

The director, who has a good laugh, started off well,

“Today’s victory was not only about the performance of Hong Min-jun, who scored two goals, but also the performance of the players who showed the best play in their respective positions. In particular, we must remember the dedication of captain Alexander Meyer.”

Reporters applauded in unison in praise of the captain’s hustle play, where he even crawled on all fours after failing to defend and even pushed his face in to block a shot.

Certainly, the play deserves respect.
Just looking at it, I made up my mind and kicked it, but you put your face in? It’s something no one can do. I can’t do that either. No matter how much you want to win… I even heard that.

Thanks to this, not only did he block Munich’s good chances, but it also became the starting point for scoring goals with counterattacks, but the captain became a goal with all his lips bursting and nosebleeds flowing.

It was not strange to be replaced, but the captain, who had a strong will to play the game and kept the defensive line until the end with a bandage, was taken to the hospital right after the game.

I thought his nose was broken.
The reporters heard the news, so they must be applauding like this.

“We are strong. Not as one player, but as a team, more united than ever. We will continue to improve, and we will become stronger. Today’s great victory is not one individual, but a team victory.”

The coaching experience was an interview that contained important information, at least whether or not coach jjambab was wasted for decades.

A supporting role for my performance… No, at the same time taking care of the team members who took on the sacrifice, emphasizing solidarity as a team, envisioning the future, and even keeping their interest in me in check.

Mum.
It was a good interview.

I can’t lose either.

“You scored two goals against Munich today. How do you feel?”
“I’m glad that my hard work paid off.”
“It was the first big club that Hong Min-jun faced in his career. Can you tell us how you feel?”

Who is not a pro-Munich journalist?
However, he answered without hesitation.

“It was tough. Playing against real world class players on the pitch, not in training, made me feel how good they were. Especially Maxim Maier from Munich was the best player I’ve ever played against, because he made me suffer throughout the game. It was the level of a club called the King of Germany.”

Start with a compliment.
Reporters nod contentedly as they type.

“At the same time, I think I proved myself through this match. Last year, when I was sluggish, many people said: It was a fluke, it was a bubble, it was my limit. But I proved it with my skills and results. Now I can say it confidently. .”

We won by scoring two goals against ‘That Munich’, so isn’t this enough?
Intoxicated with the heat and excitement that has not cooled down yet, he proudly declared it.

“I’m going to keep going. And I’m going to improve fast. And I’m going to be the best player.”

Earlier, they praised Munich, and then, when the prospect talked about his aspirations, everyone applauded warmly.
Big… After all, people should show with their skills, not words.

As the press conference was about to end warmly, a reporter suddenly asked.

“The camera caught the scene where he roared after scoring the first goal. Can you guess what he shouted?”

Oh then?
Recalling it, the thrill of that time soared again, and I shouted in German without going through an interpreter.

“Ich bin ein König!”

* * *

『Breaking the shortest goal in the history of the top 5 European leagues!!』
“On December 21, 2020, Ma’s record of 7 seconds for ‘fastest goal’, which never seemed to be broken, was broken.
The record holder, Leão, received the pass at the same time as the referee whistled, beat 3 defenders, and scored the goal in 6.2 seconds, becoming the protagonist with the shortest goal in the top 5 European leagues.

And today, 13 years later, a new record was born.
The main character is Hong Min-jun of Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.
Hong Min-joon broke the 6-second barrier and scored a goal in 5.9 seconds, becoming the new hero of the fastest goal in the top 5 European leagues.”

『Minjun Hong, the pride of Korea, is the protagonist of the two goals that defeated Munich, the absolute powerhouse of the Bundesliga!』
『Hong Min-joon, overcoming sluggishness and soaring!』

As if the impact of the match against Munich was huge, articles poured in from Korea and Germany, as well as from all over Europe, or from all over the world to watch soccer.

It would not be strange to call it a flood of articles.
Hey I thought sports newspapers all over the world would be covered with my face. I thought it would be possible only after at least 2-3 years, but the impact is really strong as a weak team has become a world-class strong team.

“Ugh.”

Hee-hee-nak-nak I am browsing the Internet and checking my articles, but Daye Yoon clicks her tongue out of nowhere.

“Why are you Sibi?”
“Sir, no. How could a lowly girl quarrel with a king?”
“What bullshit.”

Only then does Chuck hold out a wad of paper.
I saw something in the newspaper.

“I am the king!” The cry that rang out in the press conference!』
『(Photo) After scoring the opening goal, “I am the king!” Roaring Minjun Hong』
『The rise of a new king! Is it the promising arrogance or is it a joke!』
“Bluff? Skill? A stranger shouting the King at the Allianz Arena.』

This… What are you

“You’re very good, you’re good. Why are you making fun of your mouth unnecessarily and forgetting all the good images you’ve created?”

I had nothing to say to Daye Yoon’s bruise.
No… I was drunk with the mood and only joked once, but with that? You can score goals and roar with excitement!

“Why? What is public opinion?”
“How about it? It’s just that the aspirations of a promising prospect are good to see, funny, funny, try to be a real king, I like that he’s fresh and cool unlike Asians, his confidence is good, there are a lot of atmospheres like this.”
“…What is it? Are you okay?”
“But in Munich, it’s the exact opposite. It’s so crazy that they won at home and declared themselves king. It’s arrogant.”
“That’s what… Does it matter?”

What’s the point of shouting at the Munich fans for being arrogant?

“I got a call from the Munich board after the game? It’s not like you’re recruiting right away, but since I’ve seen your skills and growth, I think the purpose was to keep an eye on you and build friendships… I’ll contact you again next time as the fans’ public opinion is not getting better. Yes.”
“…Oh, it’s okay. I didn’t intend to transfer this year.”
“I don’t think there was any intention of making a transfer offer this year in Munich, right? Club executives are mostly famous people in the football world. “
“…”

This… Does that happen?
I thought for a moment that I had made a mistake, but it wasn’t.

“It doesn’t matter.”
“What?”
“Anyway, I didn’t like the Asian stereotype image. I’m silently sacrificing, humble, quiet, and introverted. You know that. Am I this type?”
“Um… I used to be like that… But these days it’s changed so much…”

Big hum.
The past has long been forgotten.

“I will be the main character wherever I go. I aim to be a flashy superstar, but I don’t need such an Asian stereotype. It doesn’t fit my personality. If I don’t have skills, it’s just a bluff, but if I keep doing well, then I’ll become a real king!”

I spoke confidently to Daye Yoon, who blinked her eyes.

“It’s all over. Let’s become a real king once. Let’s become the king of German football, and let’s make him beg from Munich to come and take us.”
“…”
“No. What is the king of Germany? The emperor! The emperor is good! Germany… Well, it’s too narrow. The emperor of European soccer, no, the world soccer! Hong Min-joon, the emperor of soccer!! Kya~ Look at the pronunciation.”

While she was giggling while fantasizing, Yoon Daye was looking at her with strange eyes.

“…Why do you look like that?”
“No.”

Sweep me up and down for a moment,

“I wondered if he’s changed a lot lately… Yes, he’s Hong Min-joon as expected.”

Having said that, he left.
… What do you mean?