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Chapter 589 - 156: Preparing for the Playoff, the National Team Big Shots (Part 4) · Oct 30, 2026

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551 Chapter 551 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
552 Chapter 552 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
553 Chapter 553 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
554 Chapter 554 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
555 Chapter 555 - 150: Here Comes the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
556 Chapter 556 - 150: Here Comes the Backheel You Wanted! 2026-10-30
557 Chapter 557 - 150: Here Comes the Backheel You Wanted! 2026-10-30
558 Chapter 558 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
559 Chapter 559 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
560 Chapter 560 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
561 Chapter 561 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
562 Chapter 562 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
563 Chapter 563 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
564 Chapter 564 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
565 Chapter 565 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
566 Chapter 566 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
567 Chapter 567 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
568 Chapter 568 - 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
569 Chapter 569 - 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The First Club in the World to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
570 Chapter 570 - 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
571 Chapter 571 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
572 Chapter 572 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
573 Chapter 573 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
574 Chapter 574 153: Consecutive Player of the Month, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker 2026-10-30
575 Chapter 575 153: Consecutive Best Player, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker (Part 2) 2026-10-30
576 Chapter 576 - 153: Consecutive Best Player, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker (Part 3) 2026-10-30
577 Chapter 577 - 153: Consecutive Best Player, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker (Part 4) 2026-10-30
578 Chapter 578 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors! 2026-10-30
579 Chapter 579 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors! 2026-10-30
580 Chapter 580 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Doors Finally Open! 2026-10-30
581 Chapter 581 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Doors Finally Open! 2026-10-30
582 Chapter 582 155: European Competition Dark Horse—Do Not Force What Is Not Meant to Be 2026-10-30
583 Chapter 583 155: European Competition Dark Horse—Do Not Force What Is Not Meant to Be 2026-10-30
584 Chapter 584 155: European Competition Dark Horse, Never Force What Isn’t Meant to Be (3) 2026-10-30
585 Chapter 585 155: European Competition Dark Horse, Don’t Force What Isn’t Fated_4 2026-10-30
586 Chapter 586 156: Preparing for the Playoffs, the National Team’s Big Shots 2026-10-30
587 Chapter 587 156: Preparing for the Playoffs, the National Team’s Big Shots_2 2026-10-30
588 Chapter 588 - 156: Preparing for the Playoff, the National Team Big Shots (Part 3) 2026-10-30
589 Chapter 589 - 156: Preparing for the Playoff, the National Team Big Shots (Part 4) 2026-10-30
590 Chapter 590 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! 2026-10-30
591 Chapter 591 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! (Part 2) 2026-10-30
592 Chapter 592 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! (Part 3) 2026-10-30
593 Chapter 593 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! (Part 4) 2026-10-30
594 Chapter 594 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! 2026-10-30
595 Chapter 595 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! 2026-10-30
596 Chapter 596 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! (Part 3) 2026-10-30
597 Chapter 597 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! 2026-10-30
598 Chapter 598 - 159: The Shadow of Bei Strikes, Curved Moon Blade! 2026-10-30
599 Chapter 599 - 159: The Shadow of Bei Strikes, Curved Moon Blade! 2026-10-30
600 Chapter 600 - 159: The Shadow of Bei Strikes, Curved Moon Blade! 2026-10-30

Chapter 589: Chapter 156: Preparing for the Playoff, the National Team Big Shots (Part 4)

With Lu Yang, he would anticipate the opponent’s multiple passes and retreat to the penalty area in advance.

They all have the ability to prevent this goal from happening.

But fortunately.

The opponent parked the bus after scoring.

It seems Empoli also knows, being able to snatch three points from the current top team in Serie B, San Remo, is already a great achievement. They have no intention of scoring more goals.

In the 80th minute, Canyes tried a solo run to create some opportunities.

But after reaching the bottom line, he found there were no good chances, too many defenders, even passing was hard.

Canyes cut in from the baseline, attempting to enter the box, but was intercepted by the opponent.

Empoli instantly launched a counterattack.

Their offensive was quick because they realized this was their opportunity to secure a two-goal victory over San Remo.

Bam!

At the critical moment, Lam emerged out of nowhere and cleanly executed a sliding tackle to complete the interception.

Lam immediately kicked the ball out with a big clearance.

Counterattack your counterattack!

Speedster Bai Zhami played the full match this time. He has the capability to fight throughout the game, previously he was subbed off protectively.

Bai Zhami, extremely fast, collected the ball and outpaced two central defenders, finally scoring with a solo shot.

It was a splendid 1V3 solo break.

In the end, San Remo drew 1-1 with Empoli.

Ending their six-match winning streak in the league.

Bai Zhami also surpassed Sogel for the first time, becoming the team’s second top scorer!

After the match, many media outlets believed San Remo was overestimated by everyone.

Empoli isn’t a strong team, yet San Remo only leveled in the last moments.

Everyone thinks, in such a state, San Remo is likely to drop out in the second half of the season.

Some experts even came out to criticize the players San Remo used in this match.

But in fact, as the reasoning goes, if these players had one or two seasons of synergy, they would still be a strong team in Serie B.

San Remo’s poor performance in this match was purely due to lacking two core players.

Without Messi, doesn’t Barça also struggle for a win?

Four days later, on November 21st.

The European Cup playoffs kicked off, starting the fierce battle for the last four spots in the European Cup.

The first leg of the match was held at the Sweden Team’s home ground.

On the Italy Team’s side, Vincent laid out a classic lineup.

433, or 4123.

This ’1’ is a defensive midfielder, ’2’ are central midfielders, unlike San Remo’s double attacking midfield setup.

As expected, Lu Yang and Morici didn’t start and were seated on the bench.

But being selected in the 18-man roster was already seen by many fans as a very positive signal.

Barring any surprises, they should be able to get some opportunities.

However, this match for Italy Team also had something quite ”eye-catching”.

That is, they replaced the defensive midfielder Drake with substitute midfielder Candreva, who plays as an attacking midfielder at the club, putting him in the defensive midfielder position.

No one saw this tactical change coming.

Many commentators were dumbfounded.

This... Italy struggles to score, has offensive issues, so you replaced a defensive midfielder with an offensive player.

If football offense and defense were this simple, then everyone would be a master!

You’ve underestimated the term ’chemistry’ way too much!

Overestimated Candreva, haven’t you?

As the match started, Candreva made a mistake, allowing the opponent to break through directly.

If it were not for Bernuli and goalkeeper Audi being focused enough, it would have likely resulted in conceding a goal right out of the gates.

But thirty minutes later, Italy Team still couldn’t escape disaster.

Sweden Team’s midfielder struck a miracle ball from long range.

A wonder goal!

Audi was helpless.