Three Hundred and Fifty-Nine I Am the Biggest Star in Town!

Courcourona is a small town in the southern suburbs of Paris, France, with a population of just over 10,000 people, mainly immigrants from North Africa.

There is no mess here like other immigrant areas, the roads are very clean, and although the low-rise bungalows on both sides are a bit old, they are also full of people's atmosphere, which makes anyone who walks here will not feel it. Bad impression of the rumored immigrant district.

In fact, the law and order here is not bad.

As in most French towns, sports facilities are not uncommon in Courcourona, especially football stadiums.

In the northwest of the town, there is a Robert Robin Stadium, where major sports events in the surrounding area are basically held; in the south of the town there is a training camp for amateur teams, and the facilities are also very complete.

To the east is the city park, and to the south of the park is a sports center, where there are two football fields, a basketball club, a swimming pool, and a rock climbing gym across the road.

Every afternoon, young people in the town come to the sports center to play football after work.

They have their own regular team members, and they fight against each other. They don't consider whether they are regular or not during the game. They can play with as many people as they can. There will be a lot of fans on the sidelines watching and cheering for them.

But recently, these two stadiums have been a bit crowded.

Because the biggest star in town is back.

...

Thuram Ulian is a goalkeeper.

Playing for the Monaco youth team in Ligue 1, he is currently 19 years old, and the call for entering the first team next season is very high.

Not only that, he is also a national footballer for the French U20 youth team.

This goalkeeper of African descent has been a star player of Courcourona since he was a child. He is the second football genius who, after going through layers of selection, was able to enter the Clairefontaine training camp and receive the highest level of elite training. , It is the child of other people's family that countless families in Kulkurona are fond of talking about.

After the season, he returned home from Monaco.

Every afternoon, as long as he has time, he will come to the stadium where he used to play and play with his friends back then.

For professional players like them, playing a game with amateurs, not even amateurs, is nothing more than relaxing and having fun.

Said to be a goalkeeper, but in fact, Thuram Ulian can play any position of defender, midfielder and forward.

Later, everyone felt that this was not good, it was too bullying, so they restricted him to be a goalkeeper only.

But even so, it is not easy for his opponent to break through his goal.

This is the gap between amateur and professional!

Every day when Thuram Ulian came to the football field, he would go to another field to watch another person train, or talk to him, or play with him directly.

But this person never participates in the competition, just conducts his own training silently.

At first, everyone invited him several times, and seeing that he was unwilling, they didn't force it.

This person's training intensity is not high, it seems a bit easy, but Thuram Ulian said that he is doing rehabilitation training.

"Severe knee ligament tear!"

This is a professional term. Many people who have played football or have a little understanding of sports injuries are stunned after hearing it.

Madesi Benatia, Courcourona's first genius to enter the Clairefontaine training camp, was judged by everyone since he was a child that he would definitely become a professional star and become a French international.

And he did not disappoint, he was selected for the French youth team early.

At the age of sixteen, he joined the wealthy team Marseille, which caused an uproar in the town, and everyone felt that he was going to rise to the top, just like so many legendary stars.

Marseille also attaches great importance to this international player. First, he was loaned to Tours in Ligue 2 for training. He quickly became the main force and performed well. However, Tours was not competitive that season and was relegated in Ligue 2.

After returning to Marseille, the team arranged for him to be loaned to Lorient in the middle of Ligue 1.

The team also admired the French youth team international very much, and even paid him a loan fee of 100,000 euros.

But he only played one game for Lorient, which was the cup match against Paris Saint-Germain. As a result, Lorient lost 0-3, and he took the unshirkable responsibility.

To make matters worse, he suffered a severe torn ligament in his knee shortly afterward, ending the season prematurely.

A 21-year-old up-and-coming youngster with a severe torn knee ligament and sidelined for a full season, the trajectory of Madesi Benatia's life has changed dramatically.

His name is no longer in the French national youth team, and Marseille also considered the relationship between serious injuries and age, decided not to renew his contract and allowed him to transfer freely.

He lost his job!

He returned to the small town of his hometown in desperation.

In the past, how much glory and praise he has received, how much cynicism and sarcasm he has received now.

He began to grow silent.

But he insists on training on the court every day, because he still has a dream in his heart!

He felt that he could still become a professional player.

His best friend in Marseille, Nasri, often calls him. Nasri has been selected for the French national team.

But Nasri has already become an international player and is about to participate in the European Cup, and he, Madesi Benatia, has no ball to play.

He knows that his injury has recovered very well, he knows that his strength is still there, and he knows that he will be able to play football again, but no one believes it, and no one is willing to give him a chance.

The agent helped him contact many Ligue 1 teams, but basically they all refused, and some even refused to give him a trial training opportunity.

This made Benatia feel extremely aggrieved, but at the same time, a raging anger rose.

He is not reconciled!

Never reconciled!

...

"Ma Dexi, we have less people, let's have a play."

Thuram Ulian's shout came from the next pitch. Gu Xiao

Benatia just finished his training, and followed the sound to look at the fellow who talked to him almost every day.

"Don't be like this, it's not enough to practice hard alone, you need teammates and games." Thuram Ulian laughed.

"Come on, Madhee, play with us!"

"Yeah, let's play together."

They were all a group of former companions of the same age, and Benatia couldn't refuse after all, and agreed to join their game.

This immediately made the fans on the sidelines talking about it.

This is the first star in the town, but unfortunately, I heard that his knee was injured so badly that he could hardly play football anymore.

Everyone was very curious to see him back on the field.

"Come on, Madhi." Thuram Ulian encouraged with a smile.

Benatia took the jersey and stared at it for a while.

It's the first time he's put on a jersey since his knee injury, and it's a really special feeling.

He felt that the familiar feeling of playing football had returned.

After taking a deep breath, he put on his jersey, and Benatia walked into the field.

...

From time to time bursts of warm applause burst out from the sidelines.

Whether you can play football or not, you can tell at a glance!

After Benatia came on the field, he played as a central defender, but his body is very strong, his movement speed is very fast, and his blocking ability is also very strong. Almost all attempts to pass the ball from him will be easily intercepted by him.

His kicks are very decisive and quick, and his timing is always just right, which makes all opponents who attack him feel very headache. Even if he does not make mistakes, his excellent physical fitness can also intimidate opponents.

If there is a mistake, make a move, if there is no mistake, make a mistake and make a move.

More importantly, this guy has a very strong view of the overall situation and the ability to read the game. Every time he predicts the ball path, the opponent will return in vain. Can create opportunities for teammates.

After kicking and kicking, everyone on and off the court understood.

Who said he had a broken leg?

Who said he couldn't kick anymore?

He is still the international football star that everyone in the town looks up to!

Urian had known for a long time that Benatia's strength would recover quickly, but he never expected that it would be so strong.

Even though he was facing a group of amateur players, his skillful and smooth movements, excellent reaction and awareness were enough to prove that he was still that amazing senior!

This is a central defender who competed with geniuses such as Nasri, Benzema and Ben Arfa in the national youth team, and even won a deep friendship with many French talented stars including Nasri!

...

After a game was played, Benatia did not concede a goal.

The smile gradually returned to Benatia's face, he was a little out of breath, but the expression on his face was very excited.

"Nice job, Madhee!"

Urian and other players also came over to congratulate him on his wonderful performance.

Although it was only an amateur game, Benatia's performance was eye-catching enough.

"I will call the coach of our team tonight. If you haven't contacted the team during the training camp, come back to Monaco with me. I believe that you will be able to stay in the team because of your level. Even better than our first-team players."

Ulian trains with Monaco's first team, so he knows their level.

"Thank you." Benatia smiled lightly.

Finally played another game!

Although it was just an amateur game, he felt that he had regained a lot of confidence.

He still remembers that his coach once told him that a player's confidence is built up from game to game.

"Count me in the next game." Benatia said.

Urian and the others were all taken aback for a moment, but they all laughed and agreed with one voice.

In fact, they also hope to see Benatia cheer up.

Because of him, he was once the pride of this town!

At this moment, there was a burst of applause outside the stadium, and then Benatia heard the familiar voice of the manager.

"Great performance, Madhehi, it looks like you've fully recovered."

Benatia froze for a moment, then immediately turned her head away.

I saw my manager bring a stranger, and the applause came from him.

Ulian and everyone around him were also very curious, as there were very few strangers in the town.

"Let me introduce you. This is a scout from Naples. He was entrusted by the head coach and hopes that you will join Naples."

As soon as the manager finished speaking, the scene suddenly became silent.

Urian and his friends were all stunned.

Naples?

That Serie A double?