From Arsenal to the Ball God

”The ball is in!! Ma’el’s goal before the end of the first half puts Arsenal ahead again, 2-1!!

”Today, they are clearly not the same as they were in the 37th round of the league. Back at home, they are unstoppable! They have no intention of giving Norwich City any hope of winning!

”It’s a spectacular goal after passing through three players! And this goal makes Ma’el the fastest player in soccer history to reach 100 goals!”

In the commentary studio, commentators from various countries searched through their data in awe, many with slightly trembling hands.

Although they knew Ma’el had the chance to break records in this match, when the goal actually happened, they couldn’t contain their inner excitement.

How many records has the player broken last season and this season?

Is he planning to rewrite all the records in soccer, with his name on every page?

”This surpasses the 116 matches of the alien Ronaldo! And it surpasses the 121 matches of England legend Griffiths!”

Quickly finding the data, ESPN commentator Zhan Jun begins the introduction first, ”With 40 goals in 42 matches for Sheffield United, 57 goals in 46 matches for Arsenal, and 3 goals in 1 match for the France team!

”Ma’el has scored 100 goals in just 89 matches... and his efficiency is clearly increasing, even performing better in top-level matches than in lower leagues!

”You may argue his 100 goals in 89 matches include 40 goals in the Championship, which are less prestigious than Griffiths’ 100 goals in 121 matches for Chelsea in top events.

”But one obvious point is Ma’el scored 57 goals in just 46 top-level matches, averaging over 1.23 goals per game!

”His timeline for scoring 100 goals for Arsenal will likely not exceed 100 matches! If he can maintain his form into next season, he might achieve this goal next season!

”At that time, the record for fastest 100 goals in top-level matches and fastest 100 goals for a club might all be his!

”I’m more certain about the former, but not the latter, as Ronaldo scored 100 goals for Real Madrid in 105 matches, which is quite challenging to surpass, requiring Ma’el to ensure he doesn’t decline!”

Zhan Jun concludes, his voice excited, ”But regardless, he deserves the title of record-breaker!!

”He’s not only led Arsenal to great success but also achieved numerous individual feats! He is absolutely a unique player!”

”....”

In the VIP area, Mendes and Deschamps stand applauding side by side, both wearing appreciative smiles, which are quickly caught by the broadcast cameras.

In this championship battle, due to the sheer number of celebrities present, they had virtually no chance to show up.

But today is different, with few international stars watching live, the identities of top agent + France team coach made them the focal point of the audience.

Moreover, the two have maintained high topic popularity on social media recently, and fans are very concerned about them.

One reason is Mendes’ stance, whether he hopes for Ma’el’s Arsenal to break records by winning, or hopes Arsenal loses for Ronaldo and Mourinho’s Real Madrid to break records.

Another is the upcoming European Cup... Fans are eagerly awaiting Deschamps’ response on the France team’s aspirations with Ma’el the superstar striker.

Various factors make the two incredibly critical, their every move possibly influencing post-match discourse.

”Oh...!” A small uproar spreads through the crowd, many fans turning to look at them.

Deschamps smiles, asking, ”So, you’re not afraid of external criticism?”

”Pretty afraid.” Mendes shakes his head with a wry smile, explaining, ”But it’s unavoidable. Fans won’t believe I support both Arsenal and Real Madrid.

”They like firmly putting people into positions as if one can only be loyal to one choice. I can’t help it.

”You could say making money from two stars comes with its cost, which includes facing criticism.”

”Haha...!” Deschamps laughs a few times, ”It’s good you think this way, sometimes people don’t have to choose one or the other.”

Mendes nods and asks with a smile, ”How about you? I’ve opened up to you. Shouldn’t you tell me France team’s goal for the European Cup?

”I’m very interested because this is Ma’el’s first continental competition.”

Deschamps looks at Mendes, hesitates a moment, then clicks his tongue, ”I can only say I have confidence in the team and Ma’el, but I’m not sure what we should aim for.

”Maybe only after the group stage I’d have a clearer judgment, and I’ll tell you then.”

A wry smile also appears on his face, ”Besides, don’t you think it’s pointless?

”It’s not like setting a goal to win the championship ensures the team will win it, some media-predicted champion teams don’t even advance past the group stage.”

Instead, Mendes has a different view, he smiles, ”I think hope is quite important because my two players always achieve their goals.

”Especially Ma’el, he rarely fails, and often exceeds expectations.”

Deschamps gives a slight smile and shakes his head, pointing out the difference, ”Because your two players are the best, and I’m not... Or rather, leading a team is more complex, my personal will isn’t the key.”