Comparing comprehensively, it is not difficult to identify who is the true hero of this European Youth Championship miracle.
In any industry, a "myth" is not just a result of luck; there must be individuals with great abilities. Perhaps it’s unclear at the moment, but future developments will easily reveal these true "destined ones" with mythical success.
For a while, Lu Yang’s title as the King of Miracles became renowned across Europe.
Even when his following boastful words spread out, most people could not openly refute him.
"Outshining the unparalleled duo? Serie B player claims to be the best, not a single reporter could refute!"
"One European Youth Championship Best Player > Premier League Best Young Player + 15 goals in a Premier League season + La Liga Best Young Player + Third in Assists in a La Liga season?"
"In high spirits like a horse, Lu Yang stronger than Mancini?"
"A pear blossom overshadowing a crabapple, Enriquez loses to Lu Yang?"
"It’s alright for Lu Yang, but even a Morici clinging to Lu Yang dares to challenge Atletico Madrid’s starting midfielder Kolar?"
"The European Youth Championship can only prove talent; whether it can be converted is the most important! Beware of becoming the next fallen rising star due to arrogance!"
"Counting those fallen stars from the European Youth Championship!"
"What is most precious about Enriquez and Mancini is not their talent, but that they have already endured the tests of top leagues!"
"Is it a true dragon or an egomaniac? By September’s European Competition, it will be revealed!"
"Hope to be grouped with San Remo, Ligue 1 Nice’s rising star is dissatisfied, claiming that Italy would never advance to the finals if they met them!"
When someone becomes high-profile, there will inevitably be those who find it disagreeable.
The arrogance of Lu Yang and Morici displeased Hassim Boe from the neighboring Ligue 1 Nice.
Boe is the starting winger for the France Team in this European Youth Championship, and also one of Ligue 1’s rising stars.
Last season, he faced off against Sevajos, and it was almost a mutual destruction.
But considering that Monaco is inherently stronger than Nice, the mutual destruction only further proves Boe’s capability.
Basically, within Ligue 1, Boe and Sevajos are rivals of the same level.
But in this European Youth Championship, Sevajos made it into the Best XI.
And even though Boe also scored three goals, he was not selected, which left him quite dissatisfied, naturally.
Moreover... geographically, although San Remo belongs to Italy and Nice to France,
the actual distance between the two cities is actually even shorter than from San Remo to its own Liguria Region’s provincial capital, Genoa.
San Remo is also a tourist resort city and naturally attracts many French tourists.
In the past two years, Lu Yang has become practically the most famous individual in San Remo, with an influence in the city far surpassing that of the mayor.
Every tourist visiting San Remo would inevitably learn of the young hero from the city, Little Nezha, who is sharp and sometimes... well, that would be Lu Yang!
And those who travel often enjoy sharing their experiences abroad with friends.
Therefore, when these tourists returned, they would enthusiastically spread the news about a rising super football star in San Remo.
Don’t believe it?
Alright, search for Lu Yang’s goal highlights.
Just ask, who doesn’t admire it?
In terms of the excitement of the goals, Lu Yang’s goal highlights alone are almost equivalent to the entire season’s highlight reel of miracle goals from top leagues like the Premier League and La Liga.
And tourism often has a clustering effect.
People from a city near a famous tourist spot often visit that site. They may not love the place, but if friends or family come, they’d at least take them around; it’s better than having nowhere to go, right?
Thus, the city of Nice, very close to San Remo, found itself within Lu Yang’s "realm of influence."
So much so, that Nice’s own star player Boe’s influence in the city was no match for Lu Yang’s.
It’s a classic case where domestic flowers can’t compare to wildflowers!
Initially, Boe could tolerate this situation.
But as Lu Yang shone brightly in the European Youth Championship, tales turned into reality, which was unbearable for Boe.
Why, you ask?
It’s like if I had ten million, I could donate nine million without hesitation. But if I only had a hundred bucks, no way would I donate ninety!
Because I truly have a hundred bucks!
Now, Boe indeed isn’t as good as Lu Yang, at least in terms of performance in the European Youth Championship.
So naturally, he couldn’t stand the praise for Lu Yang around him.
Coincidentally, Nice placed fifth in Ligue 1 last year, originally missing out on European competitions.
But Lyon, once a Ligue 1 powerhouse, though they performed poorly in the league last year, finishing fourth, they excelled in the cup, clinching the French Cup. Thus, the Europa League spot in the league got passed down to Nice, who finished fifth, granting them a spot in the Europa League.
So, Boe cast a venomous curse.
If the heavens give him a chance, he would definitely show the Italians that the Italian victory in the European Youth Championship was only because they didn’t face the France Team!
The France Team is the strongest!
As for why France lost to Italy, is underestimating the enemy a good enough reason?
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With Italy winning the European Youth Championship, CCTV’s "Super Football" broadcasted their special program.
A total of four episodes, two on preparation, two on matches.
One more episode than the "World Football News" special.
Because the latter followed the England Youth Team, which exited in the group stage.
While the "Super Football" followed Italy, which went all the way to the end.
The program began by showcasing the professionalism of Italian football youth training.