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Chapter 648 - 2: Marching to the European Cup! The Fiery Summer Arrives! ’Ice Breaks the Past!’ A Surprise Awaits England! · Oct 27, 2026

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601 Chapter 601 - 145: Unstoppable Three Axe Blows! Another Record Broken! Legendary No. 7 Arrives with the Trophy! Champions! 2026-10-27
602 Chapter 602 - 145: The Overwhelming Triple Axe! Another Record Broken! Legend No. 7 Arrives with the Championship! Victory! 2026-10-27
603 Chapter 603 - 145: Three Devastating Moves! Another Record Broken! Legendary No. 7 Arrives with the Championship! Champions! 2026-10-27
604 Chapter 604 - 146: King of Gunners! Moment of Reflection! Kroenke’s Sincerity! You Will Take It All! 2026-10-27
605 Chapter 605 - 146: King of Gunners! The Moment of Summary! Kroenke’s Sincerity! You Will Take It All! (2) 2026-10-27
606 Chapter 606 - 146: King of Gunners! The Moment of Summary! Kroenke’s Sincerity! You Will Take It All!_3 2026-10-27
607 Chapter 607 - 146: King of Gunners! The Moment of Summary! Kroenke’s Sincerity! You Will Take It All!_4 2026-10-27
608 Chapter 608 - 146: King of Gunners! The Moment of Summary! Kroenke’s Sincerity! You Will Take It All! 2026-10-27
609 Chapter 609 - 147: Best of April! Blossoming on All Fronts! Superstar Impact! Commercial Value Soaring! 2026-10-27
610 Chapter 610 - 147: April’s Best! Full Bloom Across the Board! Superstar Influence! Soaring Commercial Value! (Part 2) 2026-10-27
611 Chapter 611 - 147: Best of April! Blossoming Across the Board! Superstar Influence! Soaring Commercial Value! (Part 3) 2026-10-27
612 Chapter 612 - 147: April’s Best! Blossoming Everywhere! Superstar Influence! Soaring Commercial Value! 2026-10-27
613 Chapter 613 - 148: Half a Genius Sean Long! The Shot That Decides Fate! The Big Player Takes the Arsenal Stage! 2026-10-27
614 Chapter 614 - 148: Half a Genius—Sean Long! The Shot That Decides Fate! Big Player Steps onto the Arsenal Stage! (Part 2) 2026-10-27
615 Chapter 615 - 148: Half a Genius Sean Long! The Fate-Deciding Gunshot! The Superstar Takes the Arsenal Stage! (Part 3) 2026-10-27
616 Chapter 616 - 148: Half a Genius—Sean Long! The Decisive Gunshot of Fate! The Big Player Takes the Arsenal Stage! 2026-10-27
617 Chapter 617 - 148: Half a Genius Sean Long! The Gunshot That Decides Fate! The Big Player Takes the Arsenal Stage! 2026-10-27
618 Chapter 618 - 149: The Season Finale Arrives! Xiaofa’s Regret! Fancy Dribbling Shows Its Might!! New Celebration!! 2026-10-27
619 Chapter 619 - 149: The Season Finale Arrives! Xiaofa’s Regret! Fancy Dribbling Demonstrates Power!! New Celebration!! 2026-10-27
620 Chapter 620 - 149: The Final Showdown Arrives! Xiaofa’s Regret! Fancy Dribbling Shows Its Might!! New Celebration!! 2026-10-27
621 Chapter 621 - 149: The Season Finale Arrives! Xiaofa’s Regret! Fancy Dribbling Impresses!! New Celebration!! 2026-10-27
622 Chapter 622 - 149: The Finale Arrives! Xiaofa’s Regret! Fancy Dribbling Shows Its Power!! A New Celebration!! 2026-10-27
623 Chapter 623 - 150: 100 Career Goals Milestone! Deschamps’ Hope! The Most Elegant Ending!! Northern Expedition Concludes Perfectly! 2026-10-27
624 Chapter 624 - 150: Hundred Career Goals Milestone! Deschamps’ Hope! The Most Elegant Finish!! Northern Expedition Triumphant! 2026-10-27
625 Chapter 625 150: 100th Career Goal Milestone! Deschamps’ Hope! The Most Elegant Finale!! Northern Expedition Successfully Concluded! 2026-10-27
626 Chapter 626 - 150: Career 100 Goals Milestone! Deschamps’ Hope! The Most Elegant Ending!! The Northern Expedition Triumphs! 2026-10-27
627 Chapter 627 - 150: Career 100 Goals Milestone! Deschamps’ Hope! The Most Elegant Ending!! Northern Expedition Perfectly Completed! 2026-10-27
628 Chapter 628 - 151: Sweeping the Awards! Championship Parade Celebration! Carnival Day! Season Ends! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
629 Chapter 629 - 151: Sweeping the Awards! Championship Parade Celebration! Carnival Day! Season Ends! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
630 Chapter 630 - 151: Sweeping the Best! Championship Parade Celebration! Carnival Day! Season Finale! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
631 Chapter 631 - 151: Sweeping the Best Awards! Championship Parade Celebration! Carnival Day! Season Finale! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
632 Chapter 632 - 151: Sweeping the Awards! Championship Parade! Carnival Day! Season’s End! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
633 Chapter 633 - 151: Sweeping the Awards! Victory Parade Celebration! Carnival Day! Season Ends! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
634 Chapter 634 151: Sweeping the Awards! Victory Parade Celebration! Carnival Day! Season’s End! (End of Volume) 2026-10-27
635 Chapter 635 - 151: Sweeping the Awards! Championship Parade Celebration! Day of Revelry! Season Over! (End of This Volume) 2026-10-27
636 Chapter 636 - 1: Isabella Is Moving In! Surprises and Secrets from the Sheffield Gang! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
637 Chapter 637 - 1: Isabella Moves In! Sheffield’s Surprise and Secrets! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
638 Chapter 638 1: Isabella Is Moving In! Surprises and Secrets from the Sheffield Gang! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
639 Chapter 639 1: Isabella Is Moving In! Sheffield’s Surprises and Secrets! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
640 Chapter 640 1: Isabella Is Moving In! Sheffield Gang’s Surprises and Secrets! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
641 Chapter 641 - 1: Isabella Moves In! Surprises and Secrets from the Sheffield Trio! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
642 Chapter 642 - 1: Isabella Moves In! Surprises and Secrets from Sheffield’s Squad! Long Shot Level 5! A New Era! 2026-10-27
643 Chapter 643 - 2: Off to the European Cup! A Passionate Summer Approaches! “Bury the Hatchet”! A Hidden Surprise for England! 2026-10-27
644 Chapter 644 - 2: Heading to the European Cup! The Passionate Summer Arrives! ”Ice Breaks Old Grudges”! Hiding a Surprise for England! 2026-10-27
645 Chapter 645 - 2: Marching to the European Cup! Passionate Summer Approaches! ”Old Grudges Dissolved”! A Surprise for England! 2026-10-27
646 Chapter 646 2: Advancing to the European Cup! Passionate Summer Arrives! ‘Let Bygones Be Bygones’! A Surprise Hidden for England! 2026-10-27
647 Chapter 647 - 2: Heading to the European Cup! The Passionate Summer Arrives! ’Old Grudges Dissolved’! A Surprise for England! 2026-10-27
648 Chapter 648 - 2: Marching to the European Cup! The Fiery Summer Arrives! ’Ice Breaks the Past!’ A Surprise Awaits England! 2026-10-27
649 Chapter 649 - 3: Consecutive Wins! Surging New Frontline Stats! Limited-Edition Sneakers Hot Release! 2026-10-27
650 Chapter 650 - 3: Victory After Victory! New Frontline Data Surge! Jointly-Branded Sneakers Sell Out! (Part 2) 2026-10-27

In a non-competitive situation, almost every ball he kicked out could hit the dead corner of the net!

During the 20-minute shooting practice, he tried over 30 times, but only 2 shots missed the goal for being too ambitious with angle and power, and 2 hit the crossbar.

The remaining 26 shots all hit the target!

And most of the time, primary goalkeeper Lori and backup goalkeeper Mandanda could only stand in place and watch the ball helplessly, feeling no confidence in making saves, with no physical response.

”Is he human?!”

While taking a water break, Mandanda complained to Lori with open arms, ”I’ve played against him, and although he scored a long shot, his success rate was never this high!

”Lori, is it because there’s no competition? How does he manage to have almost a 100% success rate?”

”I don’t know.” Lori’s gaze was somewhat dazed, a bit stunned by what he saw, ”We’ll just have to try it out in the actual match.”

The two of them cast their gaze toward Deschamps, noticing that the Basque man had a hard time suppressing his smile, discussing something with the assistant coach.

Nasri and Klich were also standing together, whispering something.

The training session ended after the last 20 minutes of competitive practice, and the players took off their high-tech vests that monitor cardiopulmonary function and headed to the cafeteria for dinner.

”What’s going on with you?”

On the way, Sagna, walking beside Ma’el, asked with a laugh, ”Have you improved again? Tell me, quickly!”

”A little bit.” Ma’el couldn’t resist his questions, answering, ”Just a little, not too much.”

”Who believes that?” Sagna tilted his head to glance at Ma’el, then smiled again, ”Is the Song of Ma’el going to echo throughout the France team and European Cup again?”

”Who knows.”

Ma’el beamed, ”Composer, can’t you come up with some new creative work, something more pleasant?”

”Sure.” Sagna raised his eyebrows, with the confidence of encountering his most proficient field, ”Just wait, on the day the European Cup officially begins, I’ll perform a heartfelt song for you.”

”Great.”

Ma’el felt a sense of anticipation and then walked into the cafeteria with them, taking some photos of Safina.

Safina quickly helped him choose some food, ensuring proper nutrition and portion control.

Ma’el picked up his meal as per her instructions and sat down with Sagna and Koscielny, eating lunch quietly.

”Splat.”

The sound of two light thuds caught his attention. He looked up to see Nasri and Klich approaching with trays.

”...”

Perhaps due to the awkward atmosphere, the two didn’t look at him but instead started chatting with their more familiar acquaintances, Sagna and Koscielny.

”Sagna.” Nasri, holding a glass of juice, tapped Sagna’s tray, smiling, ”Congratulations, I’m happy to see you in this European Cup team.”

Klich also smiled at Koscielny, as they both played on the same side in the backfield, being old partners.

Sagna and Koscielny were taken aback, they exchanged glances with Ma’el from the corner of their eyes and found that his expression was normal, showing no displeasure or strange reaction.

Sometimes players are rather simple, growing up playing in clubs with limited exposure to people and events.

In such situations, they’re often ill-equipped to respond, making the atmosphere awkward.

The batch of players who grew up in the internet age are a bit better..... but these people grew up with video games, without mobile phones.

”Ah....” Sagna lowered his head, let out a dry laugh, and started eating a bacon roll, ”I’m also happy to be here, it’s great to play in the European Cup with Ma’el.”

Koscielny nodded and smiled back at Klich, then lowered his head and continued eating.

Nasri and Klich didn’t know what else to say. It already took them all the courage to walk over and sit down, so they quietly focused on their meals.

Deschamps entered from the other side, sensing the awkward atmosphere; he hesitated before walking over, grabbing a plate of food first, then approaching everyone, ”Mind if I join you for dinner?”

”Not at all.”

”Of course not.”

They responded in unison. Deschamps sat down and tried to ease relations by engaging in conversation.

This had some effect, as the four former Arsenal teammates were soon looking up while eating, their eyes engaging more frequently.

”The two friendly matches before the European Cup, being international A-level events, cannot be held secretly.”

As they were finishing up, Deschamps reminded, ”So, even though I want you all to give your best to help me pick the starting lineup.

”I’ll be keeping some tactics under wraps to prevent group stage opponents from having targeted arrangements..... especially England.

”You know, after entering the European Cup schedule, we won’t have the luxury of a buffer and adaptation period; we’ll be facing the strongest group rival directly.

”I’m mentioning this hoping that even if things don’t go well, don’t be disheartened or lose confidence..... after all, it’s just a friendly match meant to identify problems.”

Ma’el nodded slightly, understanding that since the friendlies weren’t secret, they had to keep some strategies secret.

If everything was revealed before the match, England could easily target and limit them, making victory very unlikely given their lack of synergy.

”Ma’el,” Deschamps focused on him, with a special instruction, ”in the friendly, try to hold back, minimize letting them guard against you.

”I know they can’t possibly ignore you, but reducing it a little could enhance your performance in the European Cup debut.

”Some may think one match isn’t crucial, not worth such hassle.

”But I think it’s quite important; if we can win against England in the opening match, we can vie for the top spot in the group and possibly reach the semifinals!”

Ma’el nodded, indicating he understood, pondering what to hold back..... the answer was clear, lv5 Long Shot.

The English team members, to some extent, already knew his other capabilities, so keeping them under wraps wasn’t an option.

He decided to conceal the long shot, to surprise England in the European Cup debut!

After finishing their meal, they didn’t hurry to leave, aware that some matters needed resolution today.

Deschamps watched from the side, hoping someone would take the brave first step.

”Well.....” Ma’el felt it had to be him, he stood up, stretched out his hand toward Nasri and Klich across the table, ”Let’s push hard for the European Cup, hoping we can succeed together!”

”Alright!” Nasri quickly stood up, laughing as he high-fived Ma’el, and Klich almost followed suit.

”Clap!”

Their hands slapped together, dispersing past grievances and stance issues completely.

Perhaps they can never be as close as good friends, but at least they successfully signed a truce agreement before the European Cup, ready to collectively resist external threats!

Deschamps displayed a caring smile, feeling tempted to join the high-five but refrained.

From gathering day, their European Cup kickoff looked promising..... a long-standing issue for the team was effectively settled.

He knew the reason, just as Ma’el brought championship hope to Arsenal, he brought it to this team as well, tempting many to actively seek solutions.

At night, when all players were asleep, Deschamps lay awake, finally making a decision at 2 a.m.

On June 1st, during the France team’s routine training, they held a friendly match against Serbia, a well-established strong team.

”4-4-2, then switch to 4-3-3 after 25 minutes, and I’ll be making substitutions in the second half, switching formations twice for testing, understood?”

Deschamps emphasized everything, confirming the details before closing the tactical notebook, then his gaze swept to the back of the meeting room, ”In this European Cup, Ma’el will be our captain.”

Upon hearing this, everyone showed varying degrees of shock in their expressions, but none directed questioning looks.

An 18-year-old captain for the France team, this must be unprecedented in history, right?

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Not keen on writing about friendlies, let’s just skip quickly.

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