Chapter 156 – Ibuprofen – 1
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The moment when the World Cup round of 16 match between Korea and the Netherlands ended with Korea’s victory. People who could not control their overflowing excitement ran out onto the streets.
“Great~~~Korea!!”
The once quiet street suddenly began to be crowded with people. The people who gathered like a cloud shouted out loud the four letters, Republic of Korea.
The Korean media quickly wrote articles about Korea’s victory.
[South Korea defeated the Netherlands and advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time ever!]
[3 goals, 1 assist, Joo Jesus, who introduced himself as a Korean tulip, collapses the Netherlands.]
[The Lord Jesus’ one-man show leading Korea to the quarterfinals!]
The entire country of Korea suddenly changes into a festival atmosphere.
Japan was also envious of the sight of the entire nation enjoying the festival.
[This is Japan’s last chance to attack. If this last attack opportunity is lost, both teams will go to a penalty shootout.]
In the match between Japan and Switzerland that took place 4 hours later, Japan won 1:0 after a fierce battle that went into overtime.
[Tanaka uploads it!! Darvish’s header!! Aaaaah-! I went in!! If this happens, it is virtually confirmed that Japan will advance to the quarterfinals!!]
Joined the ranks of the festival.
Korea and Japan are historically and politically intertwined, so there is a sense of rivalry among soccer fans.
On that day, soccer fans from both countries showed a beautiful sight as they sincerely congratulated each other on advancing to the quarterfinals.
[Remarkable development in Asian soccer! Korea and Japan successfully advanced to the quarterfinals!!]
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It was the time when Korea and Japan were celebrating and congratulating each other for advancing to the quarterfinals.
A cold silence fell in the multipurpose hall where the Korean national team stayed. The news of the sudden injury of Joo Jesus, who had become the team’s mental pillar with his overwhelming ability, shocked the players.
“How serious are Jesus’ injuries?”
Yoo Young-beom asked Go Seok-jun with a serious expression. Go Seok-jun shook his head and revealed that he knew nothing.
“Well… Judging by the fact that he said he was going to run after taking painkillers, I don’t think it was a serious injury. “I think I need to get a detailed examination.”
At the end of Go Seok-jun’s words. A heavy silence fell again in the hotel’s multipurpose hall. As each second felt like a year, Utilike appeared in the multipurpose hall.
Utilike, who entered the multipurpose hall, called Yoo Young-beom, who was serving as the national team vice-captain, with a stern expression.
“Youngbeom, let’s see separately.”
As soon as he entered the conference room provided by the hotel, Utilike got straight to the point.
“Jesus, he is determined to take painkillers and participate in the game, but…”
Yoo Young-beom’s expression hardened when he heard the news of Joo Jesus’ injury confirmed from Utilike’s mouth. Utilike looked at Yoo Young-beom’s expression and sighed a little before continuing.
“As a coach, no, as a person working in the soccer world, I cannot support the decision of a player of the caliber of Jesus to ruin the life of a player. But…”
Utilike took a gulp of water at the overwhelming reality and continued.
“But he doesn’t give up his stubbornness. “If there is a danger of being eliminated in the quarterfinals, Jeju will try to participate.”
As Yoo Young-beom was about to return from the interview, he heard Director Utilike muttering to himself.
‘Fuck, you fucking bastard. They are worried about Ji’s life, but if he doesn’t let him play, he threatens to retire as a soccer player?’
Yoo Young-beom did not forget Director Utilike’s last words to himself. He returned to the multipurpose hall.
Until the interview was over, when Yoo Young-beom appeared, the players in the multipurpose hall quickly approached him and asked about Jesus Joo’s condition.
“Youngbeom, is the Lord Jesus okay?”
In response to Go Seok-jun’s question, Yoo Young-beom slowly shook his head and began to tell his colleagues what he had heard from the director.
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The festival, which started the afternoon of the previous day, continued until the morning. At work, school, and wherever people gather, talk about the World Cup abounds.
“Hey, did you watch the game yesterday?”
“Kuh-! Of course! “Anyone who didn’t watch the game yesterday has lost half their life~”
“Seriously, I almost got sick of my pants when I saw Jesus getting into trouble with the Yankees with such an expressionless expression.”
And the ending of all those stories always led to one.
“Aren’t we going to win the World Cup like this?”
“Maybe it’s possible?”
The moment when everyone was dreaming sweet dreams and getting drunk on the festival called the World Cup. The news of the Lord Jesus’ injury, shattering that happiness, hit the media.
[Breaking News] Joo Jesus, captain of the Korean national team. Participation in the quarterfinals is uncertain due to injury.]
An office worker who had a cigarette break as soon as he got to work at the smoking booth located on the company rooftop was at a loss for words as soon as he read the article.
“… Hey, is this a fucking dream?”
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While my teammates from the national team went to the training ground to train.
I lay quietly in bed with my right foot in a cast and slowly recalled the events of two days ago.
Maybe it’s because I put a lot of strain on my knees early in the game.
In the 77th minute of the second half, he was hit on the ankle by a rough tackle from a Dutch defender, which he would have avoided in his usual condition, and fell to the ground.
The moment I was tackled by that stupid Dutchman. I thought it was a mess.
However, the pain was not as great as I thought, to the point where I had to walk out of the stadium.
Due to the nature of the World Cup stage, nearly 50% of the players take painkillers while playing.
I appealed to Coach Utilike that I could take painkillers and play in the quarterfinals.
First, Utilike and the team doctor said that a detailed examination at the hospital was a priority, so we moved to a nearby university hospital and conducted a detailed examination.
However, as expected from Chinese hospitals, the standard of medical care is poor.
“Not only your ankles but also your knees are inflamed.”
They sentenced me to require at least two months of recovery time due to my injuries.
“No, I’m fine! “This house is a quack!”
Naturally, I rebelled against the doctor’s words. The doctor pressed his hand gently on my injured ankle when I seemed to protest against his diagnosis.
“Ah-! Fuck!”
I unconsciously slapped the doctor on the cheek due to the sharp pain I felt in my ankle. Only then did I admit that I was injured.
“… “I’m sorry.”
When I apologized and provided financial treatment to the doctor who had been stabbed, the doctor’s grumpy expression instantly brightened.
On the way back from the hospital to the accommodation after a detailed examination.
I appealed to Coach Uttilike that I could play. He tried to persuade me to break my stubbornness.
“Jesus! “You have a long soccer career ahead of you!”
For me, finishing third in the World Cup is more important to me than the rest of my soccer career. I did not fall for his persuasion.
“If you don’t put my name on the roster for the quarterfinals, I will retire from soccer right now.”
Unable to break my stubbornness, Utilike had no choice but to promise to place me on the bench in the quarterfinals.
“… Remember, I will never put you in! “I’m just putting it on the list!!”
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The round of 16 is all over. The quarterfinals bracket has been completed. Soccer fans around the world were watching the bracket and debating which team would win.
The place that attracted the most attention was the match between Spain and Brazil, which is said to be the biggest match of the quarterfinals.
Spain and Brazil were teams that were considered strong contenders for the championship even before the tournament began. The game was said to be a preview finals even before the game started, and naturally a lot of attention was paid to it.
[I find it absurd that Spain is a favorite to win the World Cup. According to those idiots, the La Liga team – Real Madrid – is that strong because they won the treble and the Champions League twice in a row.
Hey you stupid Spaniards. There is no Jesus in your national team! But why are you so strong? Your real skills were revealed in the last match against Denmark! So, our Seleção will mercilessly beat you idiots and win. Vamos!!]
└ Jesus said. Brazil is a laughing candidate.
└ As the world’s best soccer player said. That would be correct.
└ Damn it. Stupid Spanish Football Association, why couldn’t Jejus be naturalized?
└ Because he already played for the national team, he could not become a national team member even if he became naturalized.
└ Then who is his son?
└ His son has dual citizenship now, so he will definitely choose the Spanish national team later.
And the match between Korea and Japan that will follow the match between Spain and Brazil.
Although not as good as the match between Spain and Brazil
Because it was a game for the national team that Jesus Christ, who is said to be the best soccer player in the world, belongs to.
There was so much interest from all over the world that it could not be considered a match between Asian teams, which are said to be on the outskirts of soccer.
Accordingly, FIFA tried to attract more interest in producing and uploading a video introducing the Korea-Japan derby to Korea and Japan.
[About the derby match between Korea and Japan that we didn’t know about.]
└ So will Jeju participate?
└ Will Jejus participate?
└ Bring back Jejus!!
And the day after the matches between Spain vs. Brazil and Korea vs. Japan, matches between England and Portugal and Argentina and Egypt were scheduled.
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Three days have passed since the quarterfinals bracket was completed.
[A little while later, ahead of the match between Korea and Japan. We will broadcast the quarterfinal match between Spain and Brazil from the Beijing National Stadium.]
The match between Spain and Brazil was held at the Beijing National Stadium.
