Chi Meiya

Chapter 341 Those Who Hurt You Only Make You Stronger

Zhao Gang usually understood and didn't pay too much attention to the boos from away fans.

But now, the shouts and insults from these extremist fans in the stands made him feel like he was losing control of his emotions for the first time.

Just as he was taking deep breaths and about to explode, Aguero, Kompany, De Bruyne, Jesus, and a group of teammates appeared by Zhao Gang's side in time.

"There... seems to be a problem at the scene. We're not sure what the specific situation is. It seems some fans are rioting. We don't know what they're saying, but Zhao Gang seems to be losing control... This is very rare."

Seeing Zhao Gang's condition was not right, those extremist fans shouted even more excitedly, constantly giving the middle finger to the field and making strange noises.

Southampton's coach stood on the sidelines, waving his hands and shouting at the fans in that area, but it did little good.

These fans had lost their minds.

Soon, Southampton's captain stood on the sidelines, constantly trying to stop these fans from going too far.

But it was to no avail. Some extremist fans even raised banners, obviously not something they came up with on the spot, but had planned before the game.

Monkeys, get out of England!

The rational fans around them could only shake their heads when they saw those crazy football hooligans, feeling a little ashamed.

The camera swept over that area, and Teacher Zhan could still understand what was written on it in English.

"This... this kind of behavior is really too much. This small group of extremist fans will really affect the reputation of the entire group and the entire country.

This may be the most terrible discrimination incident Zhao Gang has ever encountered... This will greatly affect Zhao Gang, affect Manchester City, and even affect the entire English football league.

These extremist fans of English football... Even an excellent player like Zhao Gang will be ridiculed and humiliated by this small group of extremists...

But at the same time, we can also see that the Manchester City players have protected Zhao Gang in the middle, and all the Southampton players and coaches are confronting their fans on the sidelines.

Let them be quiet.

Although England has these extremely terrible fans, both players and coaches know the madness and shame of this situation."

Those fans had gone mad, and the game had been suspended.

Guardiola didn't confront those fans. He quickly walked onto the field, hugged Zhao Gang, and kept comforting him.

Ao Li, who had not gone to the away game and had been in front of the TV, gritted her teeth in anger and stomped her feet.

If she had gone to the away game, she would have rushed over and slapped these lunatics hard in the face, until their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen.

These good-for-nothings only dared to gather together and shout. They wouldn't dare to say a harsh word face-to-face.

Like a pug, wagging its tail and begging for mercy.

Football hooligans only dared to shout a few words. When it came to a fight, they ran faster than dogs.

The referee and assistant referee stood together, discussing something.

The other fans in the stands had fallen silent. That small group of nearly a hundred crazy fans held up banners and kept shouting and cursing, even throwing hamburgers and bananas onto the field.

The referee called the fourth official, both head coaches, and captains together.

If the fans' behavior could not be stopped, the game would end directly, and Southampton would be judged to have lost 3-0.

As for how to deal with this matter afterward, the referee would submit all the reports and wait for the arbitration committee's decision.

Seeing the referee call both head coaches together, those crazy fans finally realized the seriousness of the problem.

If they continued to shout, it would be useless, and the game would end directly!

Southampton's players were still trying to get those fans to be quiet, not to disrupt the game, and not to do these crazy and stupid things.

After about five minutes, these fans finally quieted down.

Both teams' players were on the field. In a few minutes, they might directly return to the locker room, and the referee would directly announce the result of the game.

When the extremist fans quieted down, the referee raised his hand again to signal the game to continue.

After Southampton's players kicked off in the center circle, they directly kicked the ball to Zhao Gang.

Manchester City's players stood by Zhao Gang's side and didn't run.

"These lunatics are desperate."

"Someone must be instructing them from behind."

"They're nothing, they can't earn in a lifetime what you earn in a year, how can they have the face?"

"If I meet them outside, I can beat two of them to death with one punch."

"A bunch of good-for-nothings standing in the stands, if they dare to come down, we'll beat them all to death!"

Zhao Gang felt very depressed. Listening to the comfort of these teammates didn't improve his mood much.

There was really no way to deal with this within the stadium. If it was outside the stadium, he would tear their mouths apart.

Now, even if he scored a hundred goals here, there would be no joy of victory.

It wouldn't affect these fans with brains damaged by doors, these fans no longer cared about winning or losing.

Scoring more goals would only make those innocent fans uncomfortable, and wouldn't affect these lunatics.

Southampton's players stood in their own half, with their heads lowered and their faces not looking good.

These fans' reckless behavior did hurt Zhao Gang, and also hurt the team and the Southampton players.

No team needs fans who act like this.

They had lost the right to love football. They didn't deserve to be on the field to cheer for the players and the team.

Their shouts and cheers were a disgrace to the players and the team!

The referee stood near the center circle. The ball was by Zhao Gang's side, but no one touched it or cared about it.

Both teams' players didn't make any movements and were waiting for the game to end.

The fans in the stadium sat there, watching the field. No one stood up to cheer.

They were all quietly waiting for the game to end.

The referee looked at his watch. There was no stoppage time.

When the time was up, he blew the whistle to end the game directly.

The fans in the away team's section stood up. Manchester City's fans began to applaud, thanking the players and supporting Zhao Gang.

Although there weren't many of them, they were still very loud in the silent stands.

Gradually, the Southampton fans stood up little by little.

The applause slowly swept through the entire stand. At first, it was scattered, but soon, like a huge wave, it engulfed the entire stadium.

Zhao Gang listened to the applause and looked up at the encouraging and supportive eyes of the fans.

He raised his hand, his expression still solemn, and clapped a few times gently, walking towards the player tunnel with his teammates.

He knew very well that these extremist fans were venting their anger, trying to make him angry and break his composure.

If he got angry, he would fall for their trick.

But he still found it difficult to control his emotions.

After the game, Guardiola was very unusually angry.

"I can't believe this happened. Everyone told me that the football atmosphere in England is very good, and the English fans are very enthusiastic.

But this kind of thing happened. These people are a disgrace to the fans and a disgrace to football.

I don't know what they're thinking, and I don't know if they organized themselves or if someone instigated them.

I don't understand why some people keep saying that football is pure and apolitical, but then use football to achieve their ulterior motives.

This is too disappointing.

I hope the relevant departments can give an explanation, give Zhao justice, and give football justice.

This is a great humiliation to football and to Zhao."

On the other side, Southampton's coach shook his head. "This is not a demonstration of love for the team, it is a low-level, terrible, and unacceptable act of violence.

I cannot accept this kind of fan love. Today they can inexplicably insult a stranger player, and tomorrow they can turn their spearhead at me, at my players, and even at all other ordinary fans.

These are unreasonable thugs.

I sympathize with Zhao's experience. I don't need to apologize to Zhao, because these fans are really not Southampton fans... Maybe I should apologize, we shouldn't have let these thugs appear in the stadium in the first place."

This incident did cause quite a stir in England.

Not only Manchester City players, but also many players from teams like Manchester United and Arsenal who had been made dizzy by Zhao Gang came out to support Zhao Gang, believing that this behavior should not be something that normal fans would do.

"Zhao has always been a very good player. His personality has always been low-key. He will not actively cause trouble, and will selflessly help teammates and others. I don't understand why he was attacked," Norwich player Ferman said at the time, expressing his confusion.

"Manchester City's players are all trash. If I were on the field, I would rush up and break those people's noses. If Zhao was in Norwich and this kind of thing happened, Norwich's players and fans would rush into Southampton, and they would pay a heavy price for their actions."

Norwich's star forward Hilo said bluntly, "Of course, they followed the Premier League's discipline, so it's understandable... I've never seen Zhao have that kind of expression.

We all think he is strong and resilient because of his performance, and doesn't need anyone's help...

But... sometimes, he may also need help. I'm sorry that I and my teammates weren't there."

"For this kind of strange thing to happen at this time, considering that the Champions League match is after the next Premier League game, I think someone is using some terrible off-the-field tactics, and these football hooligans are being used," Ibrahimovic, who was still at Manchester United at this time, suddenly said a point of view, which was about to explode.

A large number of fans were about to break through the Premier League's official website.

Not only Manchester City and Norwich fans, but also more conspiracy theorists felt that this was the truth.

Southampton's official quickly released a statement, stating that this was definitely not done by the official, but was organized privately by some fans.

It had absolutely nothing to do with Southampton.

The Premier League official quickly responded, believing that this was a disgrace to the Premier League and a disgrace to the entire English football.

Not only did they fine Southampton, but they also banned the relevant fans from entering any Premier League team stadium to watch games.

The relevant details were still under investigation, and no relevant evidence had been found as to whether anyone had instigated it.

"Someone must have instigated it, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence?"

"I've never seen these lunatics curse so extremely before. Suddenly these people appeared in the Champions League semi-finals, there's definitely a problem!"

"The only team in the Champions League is an English team, how could English fans do this kind of thing at this time?"

More and more fans came out to express their views, believing that this was a conspiracy.

A conspiracy against Manchester City to make Manchester City players mentally unbalanced.

Zhao Gang, whose emotions were greatly affected, was given a day off by Guardiola.

He hoped that he could adjust himself well.

"Tell me everything that can't be solved, or find Perrin. Don't try to hold on yourself," Guardiola understood Zhao Gang.

This young man had always had a very stable mind and a strong psychological quality, and would not easily take the words of away fans to heart.

But those people's words still hit him hard.

Not only was it racial discrimination, but there were also some sharp curses about Zhao Gang's countrymen, which was the main reason why Zhao Gang lost his composure.

Zhao Gang's self-regulation ability was not bad. He couldn't retaliate against those extremist fans, and he couldn't find them at all.

The only thing he could do was to adjust himself and prepare for the next game.

But he still had a hurdle in his heart, and he felt very uncomfortable if he didn't vent it.

When he returned home, Ao Li hugged Zhao Gang tightly. She didn't say too much, she just hugged him.

Zhao Gang ate something casually and prepared to rest well, trying to adjust his mentality and forget all about those lunatics.

Ao Li, who had cleaned up the tableware, opened the door and showed her little head, secretly looking at Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang, who was lying on the bed, glanced at her. He really didn't want to speak, even though he felt he should say something.

Zhao Gang forced a smile.

Ao Li pushed the door open and walked in.

She was wearing a Southampton home jersey.

She should only be wearing a Southampton home jersey.

Zhao Gang tilted his head, not understanding.

"Look, you can treat me as those lunatics, teach them a lesson however you want."

Ao Li walked to the bed, raised her leg, and stepped on the bed, the hem of her jersey pulled up.

Zhao Gang took a deep breath and pulled Ao Li to his side.

Ao Li screamed and was held in Zhao Gang's arms.

"Thank you, thank you for everything you've done for me." Zhao Gang didn't teach this special Southampton fan a lesson. He reached out and gently rubbed Ao Li's cheek, staring at those beautiful and affectionate big eyes, feeling a little better. "I understand all the reasons, but I just feel a little awkward. I'll recover soon.

Those who hurt me don't want me to become stronger.

Every time they see me win a game, their hearts will ache.

When I eliminate Southampton and enter the FA Cup final, when I win the FA Cup, when I win the Champions League.

That will be the best punishment for them."

Zhao Gang reached out and hugged Ao Li tightly. Ao Li closed her eyes, hummed, and didn't speak.

Since Zhao Gang had said so, Ao Li believed that he would soon regroup.