[Football] A Clumsy Bear Arrives at the Academy

Istanbul, 2005. The night of the Champions League final. Moscow State Sports Center.

After training, seven-year-old Roma happened to glance at the television in the coach's office as he walked down the corridor. From that moment on, he fell in love at first sight with the tall figure on screen, waving his arms again and again, his brow creased with elation.

He remembered the giant number "8" on the back of the jersey as it fluttered in the air. He remembered the television commentator shouting "Steven Gerrard" in a slightly hoarse voice. And he remembered the red ribbons swirling everywhere...

In that instant, the Liver Bird soaring from the chests of the Red Army players planted a red seed deep in the heart of the wide-eyed boy.

Ten years later, the story begins...

P.S. This novel focuses on Liverpool's youth academy. Manchester United and Everton fans, proceed with caution!

Thanks to the artist Xun Zhi Buyu for making the cover for free. To discuss the cover, contact @Xun Zhi Buyu on Weibo.