Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions

Chapter 905 - 624: Finale: All That Is Beautiful Will Be Preserved in the Amber of Time! (2)

Over the past ten years, Tang Long's professional career has only gotten smoother and smoother.

After winning the UEFA Europa League and Coppa Italia with Inter Milan, he moved to Manchester City, where he earned all the honors he deserved—Champions League, Premier League, and the Golden Ball Award followed one after another;

Then at Real Madrid, he elevated his career to a whole new level on a bigger platform and stage.

In contrast, Icardi's journey was fraught with thorns and obstacles.

After ending a failed stint at Manchester United, Icardi wandered through various leagues, finally finding himself in Turkey.

At that time, the Argentine forward was disheartened, thinking of spending the rest of his life peacefully in Istanbul with his new girlfriend, only to have his tranquility disrupted by Tang Long's invitation—ultimately, the two joined forces to return to their starting point, and after a year of battles, they led Inter Milan to win the Serie A championship, breaking Juventus's decade-long dominance.

In the twilight of his career, Icardi finally achieved the ultimate dream for a forward—the European Golden Boot!

This season, Mauro Icardi became the most prolific striker in all of European football!

The scene of the two embracing each other was captured by countless journalists, becoming a much-talked-about moment for years to come.

The friendship they forged during their time at Inter Milan followed them into the Premier League, where they played for Manchester City and Manchester United, bitter rivals who faced each other on the field, with many conflicts and barriers between them;

Finally, with the passage of time, they made amends and became teammates again, returning to where their dreams took off, sharing an unforgettable journey in their career's twilight, and achieving fruitful results.

As the saying goes, "After all tribulations, brothers remain; a smile upon meeting, past grievances forgotten."

This is the best testament to the careers of Tang Long and Icardi, both players born in the 90s.

At the small stadium in Sicily, many of Tang Long's former teammates and brothers from his Manchester United days also showed up.

Many of them had retired and distanced themselves from professional football, yet they still cared about Tang Long's journey in Milan—on this championship night, they had to be part of it.

In 2021, due to heart problems, the 34-year-old Argentine forward Agüero retired early, and seeing Tang Long on the podium now, lifting the Serie A trophy amid fireworks and glittering lights, Agüero was deeply moved.

"After so many years, he's still so outstanding, he's still that unique player who can always bring victory and glory to the team!"

The small stadium in Sicily had no box seats, and beside Agüero sat his and Tang Long's old teammate, veteran Kolarov.

The 40-year-old Serbian player is now the head coach of the national U21 team and took the time to watch this match.

"Sergio, tell me honestly, no joking," Kolarov said with a laugh while clapping, "Between Messi and Tang, who was the best teammate in your career?"

Agüero immediately looked around cleverly, realizing there were no reporters or cameras pointed at them, and burst into laughter, loudly declaring, "Of course it's Tang Long!"

Sitting behind the two was former Manchester City full-back Sabaleta, also an Argentine.

"I heard that; I'll text Messi later and see what he says."

Of course, Sabaleta knew that Agüero and Messi had a great relationship, always rooming together whenever the national team traveled for games or training camps.

So he said it intentionally, just to "stir up" a bit between the two.

Agüero felt a bit nervous and quickly waved at Sabaleta behind him, but after a few waves, he suddenly laughed again.

He looked up at the starry sky over Sicily, sighed, and remarked:

"We've all grown old, Ryo has been away from the big five leagues for a long time, now enjoying his life in the United States, and as for us, one by one, retiring from the game, many even leaving the world of football completely."

"Over the years, people have argued incessantly about who is the best in the world. Some say it's C Luo, some say it's Messi, and others say it's Tang Long."

"But at our age, not playing anymore, honestly, in my heart, Tang will always be the best in the world."

"Even if Ryo stood right before me and asked now, I would still say so."

Just as Agüero was caught up in his emotions, Sabaleta deviously smirked and suddenly thrust his phone in front of Agüero—he was shocked to see Messi, stroking his beard with a half-smile, half-frown, looking at him on the screen.

"I heard it all, Sergio, you've betrayed me, I'll remember this!" Messi said, feigning seriousness.

Unknown to them, Sabaleta had secretly connected a video call with Messi, and everything Agüero just said had been clearly heard by him.

Agüero gave Sabaleta a helpless look, then burst into laughter—what else could he say? He was only speaking from the heart.

Messi laughed and said, "Sergio, you're right, who is the best in the world is an endless debate, everyone has their own world's best in their hearts. Let me tell you, in my eyes, the number one in my heart is you, Sergio Agüero, you are forever my greatest teammate and my best brother, may God always bless you!"