[Football] Crown of Thorns

Regardless of who will win the Ballon d'Or in January next year, the main goal of the Liverpool club now is how to survive the intensive competition.

Entering December, in the 25 days before Christmas, Liverpool played a total of five league games, one UEFA Champions League and one English League Cup, a total of seven games. What is needed is the concerted efforts of all members.

In five games in the league, Liverpool has three wins and two draws. It can be said that they have achieved a pretty good result.

The UEFA Champions League won the last game of the group, and Real Madrid, who had already qualified, assisted Basel in the final round of the big round, so that Liverpool rose to second in the group points and also qualified for the group.

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Gama: Thank you for your help!

A Captain: Hey!

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In addition, Liverpool also won the Carabao Cup and successfully entered the next round.

In general, in the past 25 days, Liverpool has a record of five wins and two draws, and their performance is definitely considered excellent.

By the way, the opponents of the Red Army's two draws are Arsenal and Manchester United.

The Gunners don't mention him, and the Shuanghong will have another draw. This made many people jokingly say after the game, is it possible that the two are playing "tacit ball"?

Of course, these words were sprayed bloody by both sides, from the club to the fans.

These contents are what Gama saw from the media, and of course, many people brought them up from chatting with him.

For example, a guy who has been loaned back to Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, and he is not at Manchester United, still makes this kind of phone call with Gama to discuss why it is a draw again?

"roll……"

Finally, Gama used this simple but meaningful word and hung up the phone with a roar.

"Hehe~~~"

This is Furtado, who came to eat again.

"Didn't you say you don't eat food cooked by men?"

Gama, who put down the phone, was angry when he saw him like that.

"It's very lonely to be alone~~~"

Furtado made a winking gesture, but Gama only thought he wanted to throw up.

You hairy 1.8 meter man, it's too shameless to make such cute movements.

After Gama returned from injury, Jonna left Liverpool for Lisbon, and the poor bachelor was single again—when I wasn't there?All-around bodyguard Chris.

Furtado, who is also single in the UK, still comes over for dinner from time to time.

His reasons are very good: reduce emissions, save money and waste less!

Gama: Hehe! ! !

"Well, it's Christmas, Christmas!"

Furtado got serious.

Although they didn't have a game on the 25th, there were activities in the club, and they all went to participate.

After the event, those who have a local family background will naturally go home to enjoy the warmth of their families, and those who do not have a local family will be the same if they have family members, but for bachelors like Jia Ma who have no local family and no lover around I can only hehe.

Although Monet was very considerate and said that she would send little Amy here, but think about the days when I have a game every three days, not to mention Christmas, there is even a game on New Year's Day!

The Premier League is really not easy to play, there is not even an annual holiday.

"Why should I move to the Premier League!"

"You asked for it."

When Gama was talking to himself, the old Tiha who was in front of him at that time replied unceremoniously.

That's right, you asked for it!

Jia Ma touched his nose and could only let out a long sigh, forget it!

"So little Amy won't come either?"

Furtado asked.

Well, there is no need for Gama to answer, just look at his bitter face.

"Okay, okay, little Amy is not here, I love you~~~"

Furtado pretended to be an uncle and approached Jia Ma.

"I rely on!"

Jia Ma stretched out his long legs and pushed Furtado away, "Get out!"

"I won't roll~~~"

Furtado laughed.

Chris came over, "Shiko, then I'll go first."

"Uh ok, happy new year!"

"Well, happy new year!"

Do you know how hard it is for Liverpool this month? After the game on the 26th, they have games on the 30th and the first day of the new year.Because one is a make-up match.

But no matter what, you can't let the staff around you not rest. Gama's all-round bodyguard Chris has adjusted his vacation until the 27th, which is already very interesting.

"By the way, I put a lot of semi-finished products in the refrigerator. You can heat them in the microwave..."

Before going out, Chris turned back and told Gama about how he would eat if he was at home these days.

"Yes, yes, I know~~"

Anyway, there are competitions these days, so he will live in the base dormitory tomorrow, where there is a restaurant.

"Then I'll go too!"

Thinking about eating, Furtado nodded immediately.

Eating is the biggest thing in the world, and thinking that no one will cook for these two days, the two poor bachelors immediately decided to live in the base.

"This day will not pass."

When the two of them were eating the nutritious meal in the restaurant at the base, they could only growl indignantly.

Of course, when the chef of the restaurant raised the pot and said to them with a half-hearted smile, "What do you two think about my cooking", the two cowards immediately laughed and praised the chef's skills.

Teammates who watched this scene: I didn't expect that, Jia Ma, you are such a person!

Jia Ma (indignant): Why do you say me all the time?

Furtado: Are you conscious?

Gama:? ? ?

Everyone: Hehe...

However, after playing the FA Cup on the 6th, Liverpool finally resumed the one-week game schedule.

Of course, Gama also went to the 12 Golden Globe Awards Gala on January 2014.

Not to mention anything else, just watching his captain reach the peak again that night, Jia Ma felt that the trip was worth it.

On January 1, Zurich, Switzerland, the FIFA Golden Globe Awards Ceremony was held here.

The world's most eye-catching Ballon d'Or winner will be selected by the coaches and captains of the representative teams of FIFA's member associations and media representatives selected by "French Football" magazine.

When Gama was surrounded by reporters at the entrance of the venue, he said in a very affirmative tone:

"The Ballon d'Or winner? Cristiano, without a doubt."

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"Why, let's go and see his game statistics!"

Gama said with a serious face.

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"Poor performance in the World Cup? That's not his responsibility... I just want to say that in my heart, Cristiano is the number one in the world."

This year, C Ronaldo created a Champions League record of 17 goals in a single season. The total goals of the Champions League reached 68, surpassing Messi by 1 goal and only 3 goals less than Raul. , Eto'o (2000, 2002) and Messi (2006, 2009), the fourth player to score in two Champions League finals, and the first player to represent two different teams in the Champions League final. In the history of the Champions League, only one player has scored goals in the final on behalf of two different teams (Vasovic, Partizan and Ajax).

This is Ronaldo's "terrorist" 2014, his glorious year.

Even if his national team performed poorly in the World Cup, it cannot obliterate Ronaldo's excellent performance last season.

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"Hey Gama!"

An unfamiliar person waved to Gama.

Jia Ma was stunned, this person...

"Neymar?"

"Hey, it's me!"

The Brazilian youth, who looked a bit like a delinquent even wearing a gift, greeted him with a smile.

Squeezing through the crowd of reporters, Gama walked over.

The last time we met was at the Ballon d'Or Awards Gala. Back then, the Brazilian youth was just a rising star who had just made his debut in international football. Now he is already a first-class star, taking off faster than players of his generation.

Jia Ma thought silently, time flies so fast.

After that, as Gama and his club teammates said, although he was selected to the 23-man roster, he was not named in the best 11-man team (433) this year.

He was just a spectator at the ceremony, watching the twinkling stars on the stage, silently looking at the splendor ahead.

It's not a big deal, Jia Ma thinks, he's a bit sour...

Watching his national team captain lift up the splendid trophy, Gama in the audience was happy for him, but also silently shook hands.

I, in fact, really want to, really want to stand there and let everyone see me.

see me standing there...

I am here, I live here, and I work hard for my dreams.

I, José Francisco da Gama, am here, alive, trying, moving forward! ! !

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After the Golden Globe, Gama, who returned to Liverpool, devoted himself to the game.

Even Jia Ma himself didn't expect that he would explode with such great strength in the next game.

以一个月的时间里，利物浦2-0胜阿斯顿维拉、2-0胜西汉姆、1-0胜埃弗顿、、3-2胜插特姆；英联杯1-1切尔西、足总杯1-0胜博尔顿、2-1博尔顿，七场比赛中六胜一平。

Gama scored four goals and assisted five in these seven games. It can be said that 12 of Liverpool's 9 goals in these seven games were related to Gama.

Sky Sports: Da Gama hit crazy.

The Times: An excellent attacking core.

Guardian: Da Gama, the underestimated core.

Mirror: Here I am.

Daily Mail: This is me.

The Sun: Portugal's core.

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"Xiko, you are amazing!"

"Ok!"

"what happened?"

"It's nothing...captain!"

"how?"

"if……"

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If, I can play in the World Cup, maybe...

No, I can't think like that.

Now the goal is, champion!

That's right, only by winning this year's championship can you be qualified to say that.

Yes, that's right!

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Next, the UEFA Champions League [-]/[-] knockout round, here I come!

"Xiko, are you nervous?"

"No, I'm not nervous, I'm excited."

"Excited?"

"Yes."

I'm back, and this time, my goal, the champion!

champion! ! !

--------birthday present--------

Although Jia Ma couldn't be there to wish the captain's birthday, he still had to give a gift.

Just send what?

In the past few years, Jia Ma felt that he had given almost all the gifts that could be meaningful to his male friends, so what should he give?

After thinking and thinking, Gama, who had no idea, decided to consult.

Monet: A birthday present?How about a sports car, he gave it to you.

Gama; the captain has gathered all the luxury car brands.

Old Tiha: Nice pipe for me!

Gama: ==

Veloso; diamonds?

Gama: ==

Furtado: Red wine?

Gama: ==

Joanna: Cosmetics?

Gama: ==

Chris: A dagger?

Gama: ==

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After asking around, there was nothing practical, so Jia Ma put on a vest and went to a certain Ya to post:

[Help] What kind of gift should I give to a senior who is very kind to me on his birthday?

: Male or female?

: Couples?

: Who do you think he is?

: Did he pick on you?

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Finally, under a bunch of messy answers, a more serious answer caught Gama's attention.

: Landlord, if you really can't think of what to give, how is his body, some skin care products are also good.

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Care products?

Jia Ma thought about it: Senior is a professional who likes sports.

: That can be like this...

The other party attached the connection address of something.

As soon as Jia Ma's eyes lit up, it was them! ! !

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A few days later, a captain received a big box.

"what is this?"

Looking at the pile of things written in square characters inside, a certain team leader turned around curiously.

"Here," Mr. X found a card, "Written by Xico."

Wish: happy birthday!

PS: The following are the manuals I translated, please use them according to the instructions.

Huh?

The two gentlemen looked at the handwritten instructions and began to try it out.

"This thing...is a bit strange!"

This stuff on my waist and on my knees...

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Jia Ma was very satisfied with the captain's satisfactory praise, and happily gave the online store a five-star praise.

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Shopkeeper: This big guy is nice. I bought two sets of all the products in one go and sent them abroad. Good customer.

As for what that thing is - please see the name of the store: XX medical equipment franchise store, this store specializes in self-heating waist and knee pads and other professional infrared physiotherapy products, with the core of "focusing on health and cherishing life" and "caring for the health of the elderly" "For the purpose, wholeheartedly maintain the health of elderly friends.Older people prefer it! ! !

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