I AM the Football Star

Chapter 692 178: Mei Luo Will Not Bow Out, the Kan Blade Can Still Be Drawn (16,000-Word Special)

"Additionally, in terms of the results, the team won the matches both before and after his activities. Although he didn't participate in the latter match, according to the team plan, he would have been rested for that game."

"I think we have a duty to clarify this point to the public. The issue of professionalism is purely driven by certain individuals manipulating the narrative."

"Moreover, I believe that given the capabilities of everyone present, it's not hard to see this is someone targeting our Italian Football Association. At such times, abandoning Lu Yang won't bring us any good except losing such an excellent player and disappointing some of our supporters."

"We must firmly stand by our stance. We do not deny our past, but we also do not allow others to slander our present."

"If they want to attack our fairness, then fine! What about the Champions League? What about the Europa League? If we really engaged in match-fixing and our prowess truly declined, then who will explain our results in the European Competitions?"

"Is UEFA also collaborating with our Italian Football Association to fix matches?"

It must be said, Serie A has been quite formidable in European Competitions over the past two years.

In the previous five years, every year featured Serie A teams making it to the semi-finals, and for several years, there were even two Serie A teams. In many years, there were three teams reaching the Champions League quarter-finals!

In the Europa League, Serie A also had an advantage in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals spots, showcasing strong dominance.

Last year, AC Milan even reached the Champions League final, nearly taking home the cup!

Even though Liverpool ultimately lifted the Champions League trophy, should you ask their players and fans, they would undoubtedly acknowledge that AC Milan was the stronger team at the time!

And this year, Serie A has mirrored its former glory, reviving the spirit of the Seven Sisters of Serie A.

One team, San Remo, although a Serie B team, created the miracle of a lower-tier league by directly reaching the Europa League semi-finals!

AC Milan similarly reached the Champions League semi-finals!

Such Italian football still maintains a high level of competitive capability.

Even if it's not the world's top league, it won't quickly slide down.

This is the greatest conflict between Serie A and the Premier League, La Liga.

They hope to rise quickly, but Serie A is slow in everything it does, even in relinquishing the throne.

"I agree with Maniero's viewpoint!" Martivini spoke up, "If we don't retaliate strongly this time, this dirty label will be permanently fixed on us."

"They wish for that incident to forever become our tag, but we must let everyone know that the past is just the past. Italian football now is different from before!"

"San Remo is the new symbol of Italian football. It did not undergo that incident, and its rise is highly convincing, showing everyone a new face of Italian football."

"And Lu is the leader of San Remo, the hero of San Remo, and the hero of Italian football. We cannot let the hero feel disheartened; we must stand together with Italy's hero!"

"Inform all major media outlets, tomorrow, we will hold a press conference regarding this incident."

"Maniero, contact San Remo for their cooperation, we need to face this together. We have to stand up before Lu Yang bows under such public pressure; we cannot let our hero be maligned by others!"

Just as Martivini finished speaking, his secretary came over and whispered in his ear.

Martivini's expression became colorful.

Meanwhile, many officials received the latest updates.

Martivini's worry about Lu Yang being overwhelmed by public opinion won't transpire.

Because just now, Lu Yang, through his influence in the football world and Sofia's influence in the entertainment industry, held a grand press conference visible to the entire society.

The conference is being broadcast live!

Numerous reputable news websites, media, and TV stations across Europe are broadcasting this press conference.

The press conference scene.

Reporter: "Lu Yang, can you explain your outrageous behavior?"

Lu Yang: "Alright, dear reporter, I will answer your outrageous question."

The reporter was speechless.

Lu Yang: "Firstly, I want to tell everyone that my itinerary is entirely known and agreed upon by the club."

Subsequently, Lu Yang presented a series of evidence.

Even Sotu was present at the scene, stating the coaching staff decided to give Lu Yang a leave considering his situation. As for what Lu Yang did during his holiday, they didn't mind.

However, some reporters still expressed dissatisfaction, thinking that this was merely due to Lu Yang's high status at San Remo, forcing the club to give him special treatment.

This notion sometimes is quite inexplicable.

Because for players who have established their standing, finding proof that they wouldn't receive special treatment if they weren't stars is challenging.

This is impossible to prove.

Just like how Mei Luo, regardless of age, is destined never to become a minor role on the field and in the team.

They can't return to the past!

"I present these proofs not for answers but to inform some fans who still don't know the true situation that my actions did not breach any regulations, my professionalism is absolutely unquestionable," Lu Yang stated, also bringing out the earlier CCYV5 documentary.

It contained a detailed account of Lu Yang's training.

Sotu also immediately said: "When someone raises the issue of professionalism, I'm truly surprised. Because to say something that might offend people, Lu Yang is the most professional player I've ever encountered without exception!"