[Football] I'm just a defender

Fernando Alvarez, Forlan's father Al Sr. has always been a die-hard fan of Real Madrid.This directly led to the fact that Fran had just understood what kind of sport football was when he was a child. He directly linked Real Madrid with football. In his opinion, Real Madrid is football. maybe.

Compared to paying to watch programs alone at home, Old Al prefers to go to the Bernabeu to watch the game live, and when Real Madrid plays away games, he will go to the fan bar.Everyone will cheer or be annoyed for the same scene, and those who have not experienced it will not understand the beauty of it.

What kind of team is this Real Madrid team now?The most famous team in the world, the most profitable team, even a person who doesn't pay attention to football at all, he will have heard of Ronaldo, Raul, Beckham, and he will have heard of Real Madrid.

Fran would occasionally go to the fan bar with his father as the guardian. Real Madrid was not what it is now more than ten years ago. Even if there was an upstart in La Liga at that time, 99 out of [-] fans Everyone will say that the upstart is Barcelona, ​​and the remaining one is probably a diehard Barcelona fan who gritted his molars and refused to speak.Fran could only hold a glass of juice and listen to the sighs and sighs of everyone around him, including his father. The news on the TV was that Romario officially announced that he would transfer to Barcelona, ​​which won the Champions League for the first time in the team's history. People say that Barcelona is an upstart, but more than ten years later, it will definitely become a traditional giant in people's minds."

Fran, who was biting a straw, had just joined the Real Madrid youth training camp not long ago. Before he heard this sentence, he sneered at the young and short-sighted, and there were also many people around him who were jealous, "When can we buy it without worrying about anything?" buy buy?"

It is reasonable to say that Fran has a strong sense of attachment to the fan bar, but this is not the case.It was not because he became famous in the second-tier team that he seldom went to the fan bar. After all, those elders almost watched him grow up. The reason why he had resistance was entirely because of a gamble. about.

It is difficult for you to tell clearly which of the two teams, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, has a deeper hatred with Real Madrid.And this so-called bet happened between the two second-tier teams.

Since the Spanish King's Cup final in 1980, after Real Madrid won the championship 6:1 with Castilla, the Spanish Football Association has banned the second-tier teams from participating in domestic cups, but despite this, small games such as friendly matches and training matches can still be played. conduct. In the 9798 season, Castilla's opponent in a certain friendly match was the Barcelona B team, sometimes called Barcelona Athletic. The wars between the youths always came out of nowhere. I can't remember the cause, Fran I still remember that during the process, it seemed that I said "why does your team playing in the second division have such a big anger with the third division team" when trying to persuade the fight, the voice was so loud that the inexplicable group mocked Barcelona ·The hatred value of team b.The one closest to me who looked familiar was probably the star of hope who had just been promoted this season, and he was angry at that time, "Alvarez, do you dare to bet!"

It is not uncommon for Francisco Alvarez to be recognized by this kid. Before the match against Castilla, the coaches of each team will tell their young players to be careful Not to continue leveling in the transition zone" defender, on the one hand, don't be knocked down, and on the other hand, don't be so angry that you lose your mind.Fran looked blankly at the 'honey-eyed' Barcelona boy who was pointing angrily at him, and didn't know why he was glared at just for trying to persuade him, "...you are?"

Casillas, who was still a little angry just now, turned his eyes sympathetically when he heard this sentence, thinking that this guy hasn't grown much in a year, how can you not recognize him?On the other side, Harvey, who had been praised for his rationality, suddenly exploded. Seeing that the atmosphere of finally lowering the fire was expected to ignite again, Cassie elbowed Fran's waist from behind.Fran, who thought he was plotted against by Barcelona, ​​saw Casillas winking when he turned around, and he recognized it after thinking about it, "Ah Harvey...you have finally been promoted to the reserve team..."

Fran, who is one year younger than Harvey, said these words with a lot of hatred, and it can be seen from the way Casillas turned his head and covered his face with a look of lovelessness.Harvey didn't know if this guy was deliberately fighting or if he really didn't understand the situation, "We'll just bet on who will win this game, and whoever loses..."

Harvey was still thinking about punishment. Fran understood what was going on now, but he decided that he had no reason to back down. "The loser, wear their home team jersey and sit in the bar of Atlético Madrid's fans for an hour."

After saying this, everyone was in an uproar, thinking that it was just a punishment of a week's salary, but they didn't expect him to play it so big.Speaking of the Atletico Madrid team, it goes without saying that it has a relationship with Real Madrid's rivals in the same city, but for Barcelona, ​​although this team may not be as ruthless as Real Madrid, it will never give in.As for Fran's proposal, in the initial view of these young players, such a provocation can be equated with desperate.

Of course, the result was that the game ended in a 1-1 draw, and both of them became losers who would be punished.The witty Xavi wore a jacket over the Barcelona team jersey, and Fran followed suit. The two of them said that they were true, but actually they walked to the corner of Atletico Madrid's fans bar with trembling legs and hid. When it got dark, the bar with not many people still terrified these two people. Later, Harvey ordered a few drinks to strengthen his courage and got himself drunk—Fran paid 1000 pesetas in advance. .

Fran carried Harvey, who was drunk, to find the members of the Barcelona B team who were nearby. He was 1.8 meters tall and supported Harvey, who was less than 1.7 meters tall. Not far away, the Barcelona people who ran over found the two of them finally stopped.They seemed to think that Fran had beaten Harvey unconscious, and ran over aggressively. Fran looked at the bystanders who were about to come in front of him, and whispered, "Hey Harvey, you have finally been promoted to the reserve team." The Barcelona star of tomorrow, the successor of Guardiola, and the core of the future midfielder was returned to them. Fran wanted to turn around and leave, but looked at Puyol and said, "He can't drink, so drink less." Right." In Puyol's eyes that were almost thankful, he never mentioned the age that he still lied to himself - after all, Xavi, who was only a few months away, looked serious and anxious.

This season, the Barcelona B team was promoted from the third division to the second division. Harvey was promoted to the first team because of his outstanding performance - sitting on the bench.

The Barcelona kid who "you finally got promoted to the reserve team" stepped into La Liga one year earlier than Puyol and Casillas, and four years earlier than the unlucky and sad Francisco Alvarez.

This story tells us that a person can drink poorly, but his mouth must be good (probably the reason?).Later, when Harvey got better at drinking, he also learned the special skill of making fun of the crowd.

After all, Raul Guti remembered the Atletico Madrid fan bar clearly because of this incident. After that, Fran reduced the number of times he went to the fan bar with his father.But this time it's not the same after all.

After dinner at home in the evening, Old Al insisted on taking Fran to a well-known bar in Madrid that he was familiar with.When you open the door, you can see a huge Real Madrid team logo. Unlike other bars that are used to decorating in dark colors, the entire bar, which is dominated by white, has a subtle warmth under the dim light.This doesn't look like a bar, it looks like a cafe where you can also watch football - if there are not bartenders here.

The two pushed the door and walked in. Many people at the door noticed them. Old Alha laughed and pushed his son who was walking behind him to the front. Fran was immediately surrounded by a group of uncles who patted their shoulders. He was as happy as if he had succeeded, "I knew that when I saw Forlan playing football, I knew that such a good boy must belong to Real Madrid!" The father of a loyal fan came here to watch the game. Most people here witnessed his growth, and it was in this atmosphere that Fran listened to countless strange views on football and Real Madrid. grow up.

These people have already sang "How can I not love you" impromptuly shouting halamadrid, old Al and these brothers sang this fan cheer song shoulder to shoulder. After struggling with strength, he looked at the bartender Aaron Pittman, who was watching a show in front of the bar, and was wiping the glass with a towel.

Aaron and Fran looked at each other for a few seconds, smiled and hooked him to come over, put away the towel in his hand, "I'll buy you a drink, Star of Tomorrow." Star of Tomorrow glanced back in fear and changed Everyone who was singing a song shivered, and sat obediently in front of the bar, "Haha, don't make trouble, Aaron." This address from this friend made Fran feel uncomfortable.

Aaron skillfully mixed the drinks in front of him, and Franto looked around at this familiar bar. From the decoration color to the owner and customers here, it seemed that it had never changed for so many years, and it was still the same as before.The only difference is probably that the original bartender got tired of this kind of life, and Aaron would replace him here.

"Which boy in Madrid didn't play football when he was a child? There are not many who play football and can enter the Real Madrid youth academy, and even fewer can enter the reserve team from the youth academy. As for the successful entry from the reserve team to the first team? You see, Isn't this the star of tomorrow?" Aaron pushed the juice-based cocktail with no alcohol content to Fran, and Fran saw that he was really happy for him, smiled and lowered his head to drink the juice without answering the question.

As he said, what boy in Madrid would not play football as a child?There are many people who played football and joined the Real Madrid youth training camp, but failed to become football players. The guy in front of him was a good friend in the youth training camp at that time. He played in the midfielder, but he gave up involuntarily later. Become a soccer player with this dream.

Aaron also knew that what he said was easy to make him think too much. He poured himself a glass of beer and knocked it directly on the glass that Fran was holding, "You know, everyone in this bar is happy for you and respects you. Proud, and your dream has finally come true." Fran took a sip of the fruit juice, thinking he might as well pour himself a glass of beer, "No, it finally has a chance to come true." Aaron was startled, and instantly understood Knowing what he meant, he grinned and patted him on the shoulder, "Come on the Bernabeu, and then firmly occupy the starting position, come on, defensive genius."

At this moment, Fran felt that he was completely lucky to have the opportunity to realize his dream himself.This team allowed him to have a dream, and this team personally gave him the opportunity to realize his dream. Thinking of this, he felt an uncontrollable excitement.

The group of people who got together gradually stopped singing, and Fran proudly put the juice glass he drank completely on the bar, walked to the usual resident singer's place, and picked up the microphone that no one cares about.Fran's voice should be considered a bit hoarse among young people, and the highly recognizable voice instantly attracted the attention of the audience. When they saw that it was this kid, everyone booed and asked him to play a song.

[The glory shines on the Spanish sports world, and the white flag of Madrid will never be dimmed.Charming club, generous and fervent!Regardless of veteran rookie, regardless of veteran rookie, always respectful and excited, look up to its laurels. 】

The young people standing on the stage are full of fighting spirit and vitality, as if they are shining.And this song "halamadrid" pushed the atmosphere to the extreme.

[Come on Madrid!Come on Madrid!A noble and skilled leader, a world-renowned knight! 】

[Come on Madrid!Come on Madrid!Go to victory above board and defend your flag! 】

His singing is still going on, because the uncontrollable mood repeatedly breaks the sound, and even the hoarse voice is matched with this song that is not easy to sing, but it attracts in this space, as if the whole world is singing with him crazy .

Aaron looked in his direction. The beer in his glass had been drunk long ago, but he was trembling uncontrollably in his hand.

At the end of the song, Fran stood on the stage and looked down, and the people below also looked up at him.After a long while, Fran broke the silence with a joke, "Uncle Colin, you still have such a good time chatting with my dad. He once wanted to send me to Malaga!"

After saying this, everyone roared with laughter. It is not a secret among these people that Old Al has been committed to getting Fran to transfer. However, it is too embarrassing for his son to say it so seriously. Presumptuously coaxing Colin Ackerman, known as "Uncle Colin", who lives next door to Alvarez's house, to ignore Old Al, who blushed and wanted to give his son a middle finger .

"Are you coming back, Fran?"

Someone asked below, after all, they have a sense that when Francisco Alvarez boards the Bernabeu and becomes a famous star, he will no longer be the 'François' who will boo with them, sing the team song, and comment on the game. ' up.

Fran tilted his head and looked at them, his raised eyebrows looked like the antonym of the word 'harmless to humans and animals', "Of course, I have to come back to hear how you scold me."