long live football

Something fell to the ground and made a "bang".

Alan Cranstone picked up the soda water with a hole in it from the bottle and handed it to Carl.

Carl didn't pick it up.

Allen unscrewed the bottle and took a sip: "Thank you." His voice was a bit vague, "I just don't have any change for water."

Carl walked up to him, leaned his back against the wall, and lowered his eyes: "Just now I thought I made a mistake."

"Laugh if you want." Allen crumpled up the bread wrapping paper, aimed at the trash can in the distance, and kept his eyes on the front: "Anyway, the whole world is probably laughing at me now."

An unmistakable, self-defeating tone.

Although Alan has tried his best to be indifferent, Carl's ears can't make mistakes.

"I don't want to laugh at anyone, I'm just wondering." Carl expressed straightforward emotions: "Are you deliberately gaining weight for filming?" This is the most reasonable explanation Carl can think of, and even if this reason is right Yes, he was also surprised enough, because the former Alan Cranstone was a person who cherished his appearance as much as he cherished his reputation, or in other words, he was the most narcissistic figure in the world.

Allen shook his hand, and the ball of waste paper lost its aim and was thrown next to the trash can.

The shaggy fat man looked at Carl with weird eyes, which contained enough suspicion: "Either you are mocking me, or you are telling bad jokes, or you are an old-timer who doesn't read newspapers or surf the Internet. "

"I'm sorry that I am neither of the three." Carl said calmly: "Before defining me, I want you to understand one thing first - people who can surf the Internet do not necessarily surf the Internet every day, and people who buy newspapers must also will turn to the entertainment version, especially when they are busy at work."

"Go buy a copy of today's newspaper." Allen stood up to pick up the ball of paper: "If my time calculation is correct, there should be some information on it."

Karl turned and went into the store and bought a copy of the day's Süddeutsche Zeitung, the largest daily in Germany.

Sure enough, there was relevant news in the entertainment section, a headline reprinted from the "Los Angeles Times": "Director Cranstone not seen at the finale scene, is he on vacation or recuperating?" ""Report from our newspaper. "RealDream" has finished filming yesterday and held a press conference, but the director and starring actor Alan Cranstone was not seen at the conference site. According to his agent Trey Hall said that Cranstone flew back to Europe for vacation just after filming. The assistant director of the film also said: "Allen deserves a long and good vacation. It’s all a bit hollowed out. Fortunately, starting today, the film will enter the post-production stage, and he won’t need to check it for the time being.’”

"But whether Cranstone returned to Europe for a vacation or recuperation, we don't know. Two months ago, a reporter from "USA Today" accidentally took a photo of Cranstone walking on the streets of Los Angeles, which left the public in great shock In the shock, the film itself has been standing on the cusp of the storm——Alan Cranstone, who appeared on the Oscar red carpet three months ago, was still thin and handsome, but in just one month, he Gaining dozens of pounds, wearing a beard, wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans, he appeared on the streets of Los Angeles and stunned everyone."

"Cranstone wasn't fattening the movie. The reporter interviewed "RealDream" actress Marion Cotillard on the phone when the photo just came out, and asked her 'whether the character played by Cranstone in the script is a Fat guy?' Cotillard didn't know that Cranstone's body had changed at the time, and he was puzzled by the reporter's question on the phone and said, "There is no mention of this in the script.""

"Since last year, there have been rumors in Hollywood that 'Cranstone's mental state is a bit unstable', but he has always behaved decently to the public, so he has not attracted people's attention. But this time his figure is seriously out of shape , has aroused great discussion on the Internet and in reality. Many famous doctors in Los Angeles and New York pointed out that it is impossible for normal people to gain tens of pounds in a short period of time. Cranstone may have suffered from endocrine disorders related symptoms, and advised him to seek medical attention in time."

"The crew of "RealDream" blocked the information very tightly during the filming stage. No reporter could obtain photos and news from them. Yesterday's press conference was an opportunity for the entire crew to face the media collectively. Unfortunately, Cranstone is still absent. , but the author interviewed the heroine Marion Cotillard."

"Because it was designed by a reporter, Marion Cotillard refused to answer any questions related to Cranstone's body and spirit. She just praised him for his acting skills: 'Allen was very involved in filming, even to the point of A level of horror. I've worked with him on a movie before, you know, and I think he's as good as he is now than he was a few years ago. He does it with something that would break anyone's heart. He looked at me ten thousand times, making me mistakenly think that he really fell in love with me-yes, I am very moved, even though his image has undergone a huge change now, you will know when you watch the movie, there are so many things in him. Another kind of distinctive charm. Where did I just say? Yes, I really thought he was interested in me during filming, but when the assistant director said that the filming was over, he immediately looked at me and looked at others People, even flowers and plants are no different.' Cotillard made an exaggerated expression when he said this: 'The depth and speed of entering and exiting the play are amazing.'”

After reading, Carl folded the newspaper silently.

After a long time, he finally spit out a sentence: "At least those Oscar Academy judges will finally not discriminate against your acting skills because you are too handsome."

"Don't try to comfort me." Allen said blankly, "I don't need comfort."

"Since you say so, okay." Carl slid slowly down against the back of the wall, and eventually he also sat on the ground.

Allen threw the empty soda bottle into the trash can, patted his clothes and got up from the ground.He was going to go on his own hike, because he didn't want to be here for sympathy, and he didn't need it.

Walking out of the gas station, onto the road, and walking for about a mile, Allen turned back again.

He stood behind a gas pump and peeked out at the store.

Karl Alston sat outside the store in the same position he had once used.

People came in and out of the store from time to time. When passing by Carl Oston, those customers looked at him with very strange eyes, and two women tried to strike up a conversation, but Oston ignored any of them.He looked as if he was just staring ahead, thinking about something aimlessly.

Allen left on purpose just now, just to test whether Karl Oston would follow him.

Compassion, pity, trying to help... If someone showed these emotions to Alan, it would make him feel like he was being handed out.

Maybe some underdogs like these special treatment, but he Alan Cranstone doesn't need it.

Now, Allen began to feel that Karl Oston was not a vulgar follower, he was a bit special, and it was not without reason that Anthea liked him.

When Carl finally started his car and was about to leave the gas station, Allen knocked on his car window: "Would you mind taking me for a ride?"

After a brief pause, Karl opened the car door to let the other party in.

Allen sat in the passenger seat and said to him, "Thank you."

"I'm curious how you came to the outskirts of Munich without a car."

"I don't know." Allen was surprised by his calm tone. He originally thought that he would hate sitting in a stranger's car: "After getting up in the morning, I found that the weather was fine, so I decided to go out for a walk. Here it is. Hmm, I seem to have taken two buses? Can’t remember.” Five seconds later, he even yawned.

……

When Carl called Anthea, he lowered his voice very softly: "Where does Alan live in Munich? I have to take him home."

"Alan?" Anthea was stunned for a while before asking in shock: "My brother Alan? He's with you?!"

"I met him on the outskirts of the city, and he asked me to give him a ride." Carl glanced to the side: "But he is asleep now, and I can't ask him for his address."

"Asleep?!" Anthea's voice was messy with extreme surprise: "How did Alan fall asleep in your car? He is very repulsive to the outside world, and he loves the bed very much. Now he doesn't sleep well at home , a slightly louder sound can wake him up..."

Karl kindly didn't interrupt her.

"Can you please extend the driving time?" After reporting Alan's current address, Anthea pleaded, "Let him sleep a little longer."

Carl agreed to her.

"Thank you." Anthea finally said: "I will return to Munich in a few days, and I will explain everything to you then."

After hanging up the phone, Carl glanced at the sweet Allen sleeping on his side, slowed down, and began to seriously consider whether he wanted to take a trip around the city.

……

At the end of May, more than half of the 32 teams that qualified for the World Cup finals had come to Germany to start their preparations.

Coupled with the flock of fanatical fans, hotels, restaurants, and stadiums in major cities in Germany suddenly became tense like never before.

Munich is the venue for the opening ceremony. The closer the time is to June, the city becomes more lively, and at least half of the ten people on the street are tourists. Many local residents can't stand the bustle, and hide early after work. back home.

At the beginning of June, all of Karl's friends arrived in Munich.

Except for Mourinho and Karl who are pure spectators, everyone else is a participant in the World Cup.

Karl reserved an exhibition hall in the best restaurant in Munich and invited his friends to dinner.

All the people who received the invitation brought their partners or friends to attend the party - fortunately, Kalding's date was earlier. If it was a week before the World Cup, the coaches of various countries must have banned the stars of the team from activities without permission.

Stars have been getting off one taxi after another since the evening, Ruud van Nistelrooy, David Beckham, Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Luis Figo, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand...Although Karl invited only those friends whom he had not seen for a long time, none of his acquaintances in Munich 1860 were called, but the stars Those who brought relatives and friends, in the end, more than half of the England national team and less than half of the Portuguese national team appeared.

Although the stars were wearing ordinary casual clothes, they still attracted countless screams from passers-by and flashes of cameras when they got off the car.

Others called reporters to break the news.If it was normal, Karl would definitely worry that after dinner, they would be surrounded by a large number of reporters, but fortunately, it is now during the World Cup, Munich is full of stars, not only stars and celebrities from various countries, Even movie stars and singers are not uncommon. Reporters have too many people to pay attention to, and they won't all come to stare at the private banquet held by Carl.

Many people even want to follow in the footsteps of the stars and enter the restaurant to watch their idols up close.Fortunately, this restaurant requires reservations, and it is already full, and the management is very strict. The sharp-eyed security guards block anyone who wants to fish in troubled waters, so as long as Karl and his party enter the restaurant, they can No more harassment.

"Do you mind if I bring so many people here to eat and drink?" After arranging the large troops brought in, Ronaldo sneaked up to Karl again and whispered to him: "This restaurant is so famous, I always Speaking of it, many teammates also want to try it, but who makes an appointment here at least half a month in advance? I can only bring them to blackmail you. Moreover, we dare not face the coaches in the hotel drink wine."

"You should be glad that I ordered an exhibition hall, not a box with only one dining table." Carl glanced at the exhibition hall, his lips moved slightly: "Why do I have a feeling that I am taking my own money to help you coordinate the national team?" The illusion of relationship..."

Ronaldo winked at him triumphantly, and ran back into the hall to greet his teammates.

Fanny came with his pregnant wife Leontien in his arms.

Carl and Fanny clapped their hands together, and then carefully kissed Leontien's cheek across the stomach: "Women are beautiful because of happiness, Leontien, you are really radiant today."

Leontien smiled happily: "The words that come out of your mouth are getting sweeter and sweeter, Karl."

"When is the baby born?"

"Less than four months before the due date." Fanny replied for his wife.

Karl clasped his palms together, with extremely sincere eyes and words: "Please make me your godfather." After a pause, he lowered his voice and said, "You can't choose that guy with green eyes, he already has three sons himself. , three sons!"

Fanny winked at Carl, her lips quivering.

Carl is still trying to convince the other party: "I am a loner, and I will definitely pour the strongest fatherly love into the baby..."

Fanny's eyes blinked harder.

Carl finally noticed something was wrong, and he stopped talking.

A sinister voice came from behind:

"I seem to hear that someone is speaking ill of me?"

Carl turned around slowly.

Beckham stood behind him with a big smile on his face.

"Big, David." He greeted dryly, trying to change the subject: "Where's Victoria?"

Beckham hooked Carl over, wrapped his arms heavily around the other's shoulders, and strangled him tightly: "Go, I'll take you to see her." The heartthrob smiled brightly, and his tone was very friendly.

Leontien couldn't bear to turn his head to the side.

……

Koch waited for the familiar car to drive a few hundred meters away, struggled for more than ten seconds, and said, "It's the white car in front."

The taxi driver stepped on the accelerator and gave chase.

Today is Molly and Lena's birthday, and he has reserved a seat in this restaurant a month ago, planning to come with his family to celebrate his sister's birthday.

At dinner time, there was such a big battle of players coming in and out at the gate that it was impossible not to attract the attention of the Koch family who were eating in the lobby.

At first, he thought it was a group dinner for players from some national team, so he kept his head down and ate, ignoring it.

He didn't raise his head until he heard his mother say "huh" and whispered in surprise, "Isn't that Mr. Alston?"

Then he asked the waiter and learned that today the boss has reserved the best exhibition hall in the restaurant to entertain his friends.

His mother, Jenny, asked him if he wanted to go over and say hello to the coach.

"The boss is having dinner with friends, so I don't want to make trouble for him." On the surface, Koch replied so understandingly.In fact, in private, he was thinking sourly and complicatedly: The boss has never invited me to eat in such a good restaurant, so am I not his friend?Well, I'm not really his friend, I'm his player...

After noticing that not only him, but Oston invited all foreign stars, and none of the Munich 1860 players, Koch balanced a lot.

He deliberately ate slowly, chewed a piece of steak the size of a fingernail in his mouth dozens of times, and indulged Molly and Lena's request for a dessert, another dessert, and another dessert "Unreasonable" demands.

His mother, Jenny, laughed and said he was pampering his sister too much.

But actually?Koch was so thankful that Molly and Lena helped him with their request that he decided to buy them both another birthday present tomorrow.

Finally, the dinner party in the upstairs exhibition hall was over, and the Koch family also started to check out.

Koch did not buy a car, and the five of them needed to take two taxis home. After Koch helped his parents and sister call a car to see them off, he also called a taxi, but it was waiting near the restaurant parking lot.

He originally said that after seeing that the boss was not drunk and got into the car safely, he also ordered the driver to drive him home.

The England national team players took a taxi back to the hotel collectively, and the Portuguese national team players were all gone. Even the car that Ruud Ruud and his wife took left for a while.

Koch finally waited for Karl to appear, but he found that the other party did not get into the car alone, and there was a man sitting in the passenger seat of Karl's car...

Koch recognized the man, Jose Mourinho.

He couldn't hold back, but followed secretly.

"Maybe the boss just kindly sent Mourinho back to the hotel," Koch thought: "I will go home as soon as the boss finishes sending him off, otherwise my mother will have to call to ask." '

Then, the taxi that Koch took kept following, followed Karl's car, and came near the apartment where the latter lived.

Koch saw the other two get out of the car together, go upstairs, and turn on the light in the room.