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Chapter 449 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam Continues! Proud of Ma’el [Proud of Ma’el] · Oct 27, 2026

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401 Chapter 401 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Claiming the Golden Boy Award Trophy!_3 2026-10-27
402 Chapter 402 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Receiving the Golden Boy Award Trophy! (4) 2026-10-27
403 Chapter 403 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Receiving the Golden Boy Award Trophy! 2026-10-27
404 Chapter 404 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Receiving the Golden Boy Award Trophy! 2026-10-27
405 Chapter 405 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
406 Chapter 406 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + Number 7! (Part 2) 2026-10-27
407 Chapter 407 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + Number 7! 2026-10-27
408 Chapter 408 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Vice Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
409 Chapter 409 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
410 Chapter 410 - 116: Rising Influence! Messi and Ronaldo Under Pressure! Fiery Christmas! Second Vice-Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
411 Chapter 411 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Prepares to Break the Salary Structure! Madman Jones Transcends 2026-10-27
412 Chapter 412 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Ready to Break the Wage Structure! The Maniac Jones Ascends_2 2026-10-27
413 Chapter 413 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Ready to Break the Wage Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_3 2026-10-27
414 Chapter 414 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Ready to Break the Wage Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_4 2026-10-27
415 Chapter 415 117: The Debut of Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm! Wenger Poised to Shatter the Wage Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_5 2026-10-27
416 Chapter 416 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Plans to Break the Salary Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_6 2026-10-27
417 Chapter 417 - 118: Homecoming Battle! The Midseason Finale! Arshavin’s Farewell! A Perfect Curtain Call! 2026-10-27
418 Chapter 418 - 118: The Battle to Return Home! The End of the First Half! Arshavin’s Farewell Match! A Perfect Curtain Call! (2) 2026-10-27
419 Chapter 419 - 118: Homecoming Battle! The Midway Finale! Arshavin’s Farewell Match! A Perfect Curtain Call! 2026-10-27
420 Chapter 420 - 118: The Homecoming Battle! The End-of-First-Half Decider! Arshavin’s Farewell Match! A Perfect Curtain Call! 2026-10-27
421 Chapter 421 - 119: A 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Award Nominee? An Undefeated Half-Season Finale! 2026-10-27
422 Chapter 422 - 119: A Sensational 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Candidate? Undefeated Half-Season Finale! 2026-10-27
423 Chapter 423 - 119: A 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Contender? Unbeaten Halfway Point! 2026-10-27
424 Chapter 424 - 119: A 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Contender? Undefeated Half-Season Finale! 2026-10-27
425 Chapter 425 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Upgrade of 2 Skills! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
426 Chapter 426 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Upgraded! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
427 Chapter 427 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Bargaining Chip! Upgrade of 2 Skills! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! (Part 3) 2026-10-27
428 Chapter 428 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Upgraded! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
429 Chapter 429 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Improved! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
430 Chapter 430 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Improved! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
431 Chapter 431 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Upgrade of 2 Skills! Emperor Henry Returns! Accelerating the Match! 2026-10-27
432 Chapter 432 - 121: Wenger’s Outlook! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool 2026-10-27
433 Chapter 433 - 121: Wenger’s Outlook! Puskas Award Nominee! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_2 2026-10-27
434 Chapter 434 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_3 2026-10-27
435 Chapter 435 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Selected as a Puskas Nominee! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool 4 2026-10-27
436 Chapter 436 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_5 2026-10-27
437 Chapter 437 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_6 2026-10-27
438 Chapter 438 - 122: Maelle’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
439 Chapter 439 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! (2) 2026-10-27
440 Chapter 440 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! (3) 2026-10-27
441 Chapter 441 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
442 Chapter 442 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
443 Chapter 443 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
444 Chapter 444 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! A Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
445 Chapter 445 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! Grand Slam in Progress! Proud to Be Ma’el 2026-10-27
446 Chapter 446 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! Grand Slam in Progress! Proud of Ma’el [Honoring Ma’el] 2026-10-27
447 Chapter 447 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam in Progress! Pride of Ma’el 2026-10-27
448 Chapter 448 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam in Progress! Pride in Ma’el [Annual Ticket Request] 2026-10-27
449 Chapter 449 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam Continues! Proud of Ma’el [Proud of Ma’el] 2026-10-27
450 Chapter 450 - 124: Final Ballon d’Or Ranking! Unyielding Undefeated Streak! Double Six Celebration! 2026-10-27

”He is very ambitious.” In the front row, Blatter spoke to the guest Shakira beside him, ”Really?”

”It’s obvious.”

Shakira was wearing a fiery red one-piece dress today, her gaze fixed on Ma’el’s back, momentarily lost in thought, ”And he’s not only very talented, but also very charming.”

”Haha.” Blatter laughed a couple of times, couldn’t help but tease, ”Compared to Pique?”

Shakira also laughed, her eyes still on Ma’el, without turning her head.

This action was quickly noticed by Pique, whose eyes flashed with hints of jealousy, his brows furrowing tightly.

”Who do you think should win the award?”

On the other side, Iniesta was chatting with Javi, ”I think this goal is really beyond discussion.”

”That’s right,” Javi nodded, clapping his hands and turning sideways, ”He said he wants to win all the awards, is it the Grand Slam or including individual awards?”

”It should be all.”

Iniesta chuckled, analyzing, ”Didn’t he say he’s already won two special awards? By ’special’, I guess he means one with age restrictions and another with various luck factors.”

”Excluding those two awards, the rest can be contended for anytime, as long as he’s strong enough.”

Javi also laughed merrily, his clapping didn’t stop, ”Looks like he’s seriously thought about this, but that’s too difficult. With all kinds of awards being so eclectic, how can he win them all?”

Iniesta shook his head, pursing his lips, ”If that day comes, I might even use a cane to congratulate him.”

Beside them, Rooney and Ferguson sat together, the master-disciple duo’s expressions slightly unsightly.

”I think it’s yours.” Ferguson, noticing the camera wasn’t pointed their way, patted Rooney’s shoulder comfortingly, ”Try again next year.”

As soon as he said that, he heard Mendes’s voice from the back row, ”Oh ho! Finally some success, this award must go to him! So happy for him, later I should call Puma, see if they’ll give extra bonuses.”

”Haha..... Three years since the Puskás Award’s inception, my players have won it twice!”

He seemed to have had a bit to drink, excitedly bragging to those beside him, forgetting entirely who sat ahead.

...

London, inside a suit shop.

”...Puskás Award is....!”

Isabella and Aisha linked arms, watching the screen as Ma’el’s suave face appeared, their hands progressively tightened until the other’s nails painfully poked without response.

They were waiting for the final announcement, each harboring different expectations.

No need to say for Isabella, as long as Ma’el was happy, she would be happy too.

Regarding Aisha, she certainly hoped someone would wear a suit from her shop and stand on an important award podium.

Before this, she actually didn’t know the person her sister kept mentioning truly had a chance at winning, only learning at the awards ceremony’s midway when Isabella told her.

Aisha had just been complaining to Isabella, saying had she known earlier, she would’ve said something sooner as the shop was a family-run business.

If her family knew someone potentially standing at the heart of the awards wanted a custom suit, they’d all eagerly come together to make formal wear for him, taking pride in it.

But now it’s fine, if Ma’el could win, she could take credit alone, and leave a commemorative mark on the shop wall.

”Ma’el!”

Sanchez on TV gleefully announced Ma’el’s name, as Ma’el’s face in the bottom-left corner instantly broke into a smile, then stood up.

”Ah.....!”

A piercing scream erupted from here, the two of them jumping up and down, screaming without caring about appearances, hands clapping continuously.

The broadcast camera showed Ma’el steadily walking to the award stage center, this time with a much more natural stride fully showcasing his handsome demeanor.

”Ma’el!”

Isabella was at her emotional peak, jumping around excitedly like she did before celebrating his goals, ”So cool!”

”Isabella!” Aisha came over, face excited yet stern, grabbing her hand, ”When he returns, you must bring him to meet me, I want a photo with him!”

”I want that photo hung at the store’s center, showcasing that a star wore my family’s clothes to the award platform.

”I can even pay him some ad money, please make sure to help me contact him!”

”Huh.” Isabella raised her chin, joking with her good friend, ”Last time at your place, weren’t you still cranky from sleeping, dragging your feet being difficult? Being a diva?”

”Aiya.” Aisha shyly stood by her side, shaking her hand, ”Just help me out, at least I helped you once.”

”Alright, alright.”

Isabella’s lips slightly parted, a sweet smile, ”I’ll tell him, see if he agrees.”

...

”...Ma’el!”

Inside Sheffield United’s training base meeting room, the broadcast camera’s Sanchez announced this year’s Puskás Award best goal.

”Oh....!”

Jorson and Gilbert instantly clasped hands and rose, like athletes winning at the Olympic ceremonies.

They then turned towards each other, hugging tightly, patting each other’s backs.

As people leaving Korni Base in the same car, their relationship, especially with Ma’el, was naturally different from the others.

”I always said he could do it!”

Gilbert was very excited, almost knocking Jorson down: ”If only that goal was scored against another team, we could celebrate more freely.”

”Isn’t this still wild enough?” Jorson said, pulling away with a laugh, ”Seeing him at such an important moment, we’re not even thinking about it being against Sheffield United.”

He can be seen as the most nostalgic, initially spotting Ma’el at the youth camp when his skill primarily was long shots. He put all his courage into signing him to Sheffield United.

Unexpectedly leading to a successful signing, and surprisingly, a year later, he became a top player.

”Haha....!”

Behind them, Janu and Evans also stood up, along with Luton and Robert who visited today, all standing applauding, faces excited.

”Awesome!”

Evans was no longer slow, speaking first: ”He is the first I’ve met to win a major award, could very well be the only one!”

”Me too.” Janu nodded, wrapping an arm around Luton, ”What about you?”

”Isn’t it obvious?” Luton chuckled, stating their current status, ”For players of our level, to know future giant stars winning major honors, we can only meet them during their youth.

”All these years, how many young players we’ve encountered can be called geniuses? So he is most likely the only one.”

Before them, Garrispeed’s tremors got heavier, akin to shivering from extreme cold, though everyone understood, same as before, it was a natural bodily response to intense excitement.

”Glug glug glug...” Garrispeed suddenly gulped more alcohol, then stood up, waving excitedly, ”He’s our pride, always will be!”

On this day, everyone in this room took pride in Ma’el!

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Still not quite finished writing, approaching the next Chapter, also making a connection for tomorrow’s over twenty-thousand words.

Writing about award ceremonies is tough, moving forward with the match schedule, won’t update late or less by one or two thousand, the monthly count won’t be less. Monthly update 315,000.

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