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- 51 Football Replay God: I Use Mirror Images to Tear Up the Field 足球复刻神:我用镜像踢爆全场 [Passionate Soccer] [First Love] [Lighthearted Comedy] He can perfectly copy any soccer skill his opponent uses just by watching it once. From schoolyard matches to the pinnacle of world soccer, he uses his opponents' signature moves to nail every powerful rival to a pillar of shame. But the death countdown of the Omega System has already begun: If his synchronization rate with the System's consciousness doesn't reach 100%, his personality will be utterly erased. He must reach the top of the soc 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Substitute Li Tie, and I'll Lead China to the World Cup 换下黎铁,我带国足拿世界杯 [Space-Time Shift] [A Dream of Jinzhou] [Football Only] [No Female Lead] Defeated again and again, yet rising to fight again and again: Chinese football will never give up! “Sub off Li Tie!” “Sub off Li Tie!” The fans at Jinzhou Stadium roared wildly, demanding that Li Tie be taken off. Lin Hao was stunned. He never expected that after being reborn, he would find himself reliving the events that had once unfolded with the national team! With Matthäus's attributes, he would finally give the natio 1.1kReads7.1Score10014d adds
- 53 Football: I Wanted to Lie Flat, but Awakened the Star Summoning System 足球:想躺平却觉醒球星请神系统 (You don't need to follow football to enjoy this. It's a lighthearted comedy packed with jokes about active players.) [No national team football] [System novel] [Power fantasy] [Lighthearted comedy] [Active football stars] [No female lead] When 18-year-old Chen Shi was ready to retire and lie flat, he suddenly awakened a Star Summoning System! Step by step, he rises from youth training to the peak of world football, claiming the highest transfer value on Transfermarkt, the Premier League's highe 3.5kReads8.2Score26314d adds
- 54 The Whole World Wants This Goalkeeper to Retire 这样的门将,全世界都希望他退役 Anyone who watches the Bundesliga knows Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. Ingolstadt? Nobody's heard of it! Anyone who drives knows German brands like Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Who cares about Audi's home team? Lin Hao, who came from the East, was forced by fate into the goalkeeper position. Then a System fell from the sky. He can slow down or pause the whole world's time, but he only uses it to guard the goal! As the era of Ronaldo and Messi's dominance draws to a close, heroes rise t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 He Led Manchester United to Become Public Enemy Number One, So Why Did They Let Him Coach? 带领曼联成公敌,谁让他执教的! [Soccer Coach] [System] [One Female Lead] [Absurd Antics] [Lighthearted Comedy] In 2016, Xiao Yao unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of Manchester United's head coach, only to find himself trapped in an endless cycle of interviews from the moment he arrives. Guardiola's possession game, Mourinho's defense, Klopp's pressing, Ancelotti's balance? None of it works! After finally passing an interview and obtaining a System golden finger, he is told that he'll die if he gets fired. What kind of 8.5kReads6.5Score64614d adds
- 56 2010: Before the Whistle Blows 2010:哨响之前 This is a story about someone left behind. This is a story about the past. But it isn't a true story. I hope he is real. Tie on a red string, love the girl you cherish, and play the football you adore. 2010: Before the whistle blows, anything is possible. I still want to change something. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 I Slipped from the Start and Stole the Ball from Messi 开局脚滑,梅西被我断球了 Cheng Ran transmigrates into the body of an amateur footballer and gets bound to a [Slippery Feet] skill System. Whenever he slips, he can tackle Messi, or pull off the splits and score a physics-defying screamer. In his debut at the Camp Nou, he slips and steals the ball from Messi. Then he clears it with a huge split, only for the ball to take a bizarre curve and fly into the net. The world is stunned. The media dub him the “Master of Slapstick,” while opponents call him a “football clown.” Hi 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Legendary No. 68 传奇68號 [Coming-of-age story] + [modern setting] + [no System] + [slow pace] Entirely hand-written, no AI. This book is dedicated to everyone who loves soccer! The protagonist, Lin Feng, comes from an unorthodox background and has a remarkable talent for soccer. But without formal training, he faces setback after setback. Through tireless effort and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he climbs step by step to become a legend of the sport. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 99 Hungry Rounds to Become the King of the Ball? Anthony! 饿足99轮才能成球王?安东尼! The protagonist, Anthony, unexpectedly binds to the “Hunger Evolution” System. After going hungry twice in Manchester United’s cafeteria, he discovers that hunger points can be exchanged for boosts to his abilities on the pitch? When your hunger becomes a black hole, the Premier League Golden Boot is your ticket to becoming the king of football! Even more shocking, Ronaldo went to Saudi Arabia because he plans to buy Manchester United? Just go hungry for 99 rounds in Manchester United’s cafeteri 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 The Red Devils Rise: Mourinho Returns for a Second Stint from the Start 红魔崛起,开局穆鸟二进宫 Tags: Feel-good, no Chinese national team, focused on Manchester United Manchester United fan Lin Juexiao wakes up to find himself a hidden billionaire worth 20 billion. In his previous life, he watched United fall from grace on television. In this life, he decides to buy the club outright. On the day the Glazers announce they’re selling, an email signed “J” lands at the Rain Group: £6.5 billion, all cash, valid for 48 hours. No negotiations, no financing, and no leaving the other side a way out 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Above the Dust: The Legend of Milan's Football God 在尘埃之上:米兰球神纪 Croias Maldini, adopted by Cesare Maldini, is also a 30-year AC Milan fan. He dies suddenly after Milan’s disastrous performance in the 2024–25 season and transmigrates. At 15, he represents Milan on the pitch. In 2000, at the age of 14, he represents Italy’s Olympic team and wins the championship. At 16, he becomes a Milan regular, wearing the number 16 shirt. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Broadcast Rights at a Premium? Watch Me Train the National Team at 4 A.M. 天价转播?看我凌晨4点操练国足 Before the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, FIFA demands $300 million from Xia Country’s television network for the broadcasting rights. Chen Chen refuses to buy the exorbitantly priced rights. An angry fan hits him on the back of the head, and he is reborn on September 5, 2024, where he witnesses China’s national team suffer a humiliating 7–0 defeat. Just as the whole internet erupts in anger and the entire nation falls into despair, he awakens the Green Pitch Talent Sco —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Football: From the Start, I Took Half of Messi's Skills 足球:开局拿走梅老板一半技能 This isn't just a story about a player! It's about a player who becomes an owner! Matteo Lucarelli took a ball straight to the face. The one who kicked it was none other than football superstar Messi. To his amazement, after the ball hit him, new knowledge appeared in his mind. As the son of Parma's owner, how can he help his father build a formidable Parma? 104Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 64 Soaring Down the Wing 绿茵边路飞扬 In 2017, Liu Tianshui began with Ajax's reserve team in the Dutch second division. By 2018, he had helped Ajax reach the semifinals of the Champions League, then transferred to Arsenal and led the club into a revival that would launch a new dynasty. 4Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 65 Kicked Out of Manchester United, I Get a Concept-Level Talent Upgrade Every Week 逐出曼联,每周刷新概念级天赋 [Roguelike + Soccer + All-Around Midfielder + High-Octane + No Chinese National Team] In 2009, Ferguson spends £7.5 million on a mystery signing, bringing in the “biggest flop in Manchester United history.” But after leaving United, he grows into the brightest star in world football! … Every match is a brand-new adventure, and Lin Sheng’s football roguelike journey grows ever more unpredictable! Klopp: “Wasn’t he a defensive midfielder? Why is he tearing down the wing?” Guardiola: “You’re on you 2.6kReads7.2Score12514d adds
- 66 Football: Starting My Coaching Career with the Southern Stars 足球:从执教南部之星开始 Beneath the surface, Munich was seething in the summer of 2014. As Guardiola’s possession-based football struggled to find its footing at the Allianz Arena, As iron-fisted patriarch Hoeness continued to hold power without ever facing prison, As Hoeness, rooted in the domestic game, came up against the internationally minded Rummenigge, the gears of fate quietly pushed William Victor, a youth-team coach who had devoted sixteen years to his work, into the eye of the storm. This young manager, with 14Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 67 Football: I’m Barcelona’s Substitute, and I’m Rewarded with the Best Striker 足球:我巴萨替补,奖励最强中锋 After being sent off with a red card, Li Lei is killed in a car accident on his way home. He is reborn in 2014 and gains the Footballer System! Every goal earns him points and rewards! With one spectacular goal after another, Li Lei becomes the hottest striker in world football! He is the player every forward wants to team up with! And the midfielder every coach dreams of having! Miroslav Klose: Li Lei, if you pass me the ball, you're my brother for life! Lionel Messi: If I could bring Li Lei to 323Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Soccer King Li Shimin! Conquering the World Through Football 球霸李世民!从足球开始征服世界 Li Shimin’s soul transmigrated into an alternate parallel world, where he awakened the Spendthrift Gravity System and summoned the twenty-four meritorious officials of the Lingyan Pavilion. A super-satisfying power fantasy! From food delivery rider to tycoon! The System says I have to unify Blue Star within ten years. Time is short, and the mission is urgent! A story featuring multiple female leads, soccer, financial warfare, political intrigue, war, a System, and supernatural abilities. Li Shim 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Equivalent Exchange: Eight Mangled Fingers, One King of the Pitch 等价交换:八指残躯,铸我球王 Tags: Rising through the Dutch league, becoming a star in Serie A, turning down the Olympic team, winning Olympic gold for Italy, soccer, System, wish fulfillment, passion. Equivalent exchange: to gain something, you must give something of equal value. At seventeen, Sun Sheng had been told three times by the world of soccer that his “talent was limited.” He joined AC Milan's youth academy at ten, only to be let go three years later. His grandfather sold their house to send him to Lyon, where he 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 From the Start, I’ll Take Goku to Conquer the Premier League 开局,我带着悟空征战英超 In 2025, college student Tang Hechuan dies after staying up all night playing FC 25 and is reborn in an alternate version of England. His wealthy parents give him Luton Town Football Club as a birthday present. He then awakens an anime football club System. By drawing characters and putting them to use, he gradually breaks into the Premier League’s top four, wins the title, and ultimately lifts the Champions League trophy. From then on, players born in Xiong Da and Xiong Er’s hometown are no lon 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 The Battle of China's Young Footballers 中国足球小将的战斗 A bare patch of yellow earth, a handwritten audition poster, and a gamble with no regard for the cost. When barefoot boy Kuang Zhaolei from Guangzhou, midfield general Wan Xiang from Qitaihe, iron-willed defender Zhou Yunuo from Nanjing, speedy dribbler Li Haoyan, metronome Liu Kaiyuan with his pinpoint long passes, and dozens of other children gather together, they bring with them young footballers of every age. They have no professional pitch, no top-tier gear, and not even a jersey with an o 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Qiu Jin Leads the National Team in the 2030 World Cup 裘进带国足拼杀2030年世界杯 At the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, China’s national team fell short in the final round of 18 qualifying, sinking to its lowest world ranking ever. The naturalization program had failed completely, and the fans’ anger erupted like a volcano. Qiu Jin stepped up and took charge of the mess no one else would touch. With an iron fist, he overhauled the team, cut out the deadwood, and rebuilt it into a steel unit. Faced with a barrage of doubt and predictions of failu 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Cast Off by Barcelona? I Turned Around and Won the World Cup 巴萨弃子?我反手拿世界杯冠军 Before the final of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Shen Weiya transmigrated to a parallel world while playing a soccer game. At just 19, Barcelona's youth academy branded him “lacking sharpness and physicality” and kicked him out. At the lowest point of his life, the FC Career System suddenly activated. He joined Arsenal as a free agent, honing his shooting and physicality in Arteta's possession-based system. He fought his way from the U19 squad to the first team, becomi 12Reads—Score14314d adds
- 74 Betrayed by Tottenham, I Became the King of London 被热刺背叛,我成为伦敦之王 Zhou Qin took over as Tottenham’s interim manager and led the team to a strong turnaround, all the way to the League Cup final. But before the final, he unexpectedly received a letter of dismissal. After being sacked, he resolved to take over a London Premier League club and crush Tottenham once and for all! And so, the world of football changed. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Glory Forward 荣耀前锋 As long as life endures, glory never dies. A young man who emerged from a British prison, a survivor of death football, can sway the entire world of soccer in the blink of an eye. 3Reads8.5Score114d adds
- 76 What If China Had a Modric? 当中国也有莫德里奇? He didn’t step onto the professional football pitch until he was 21, a full ten years late. No academy training, no wealthy club connections, just a pair of feet that never give up. From college student to professional midfielder, he’ll prove to everyone through his actions: Even if talent comes late, you can still carve out your own place on the pitch. 4Reads8.7Score114d adds
- 77 I Traveled Back to the Eve of the 2026 World Cup, the Internet’s Only Prophet 穿回2026世界杯前夜,全网唯一预言家 Back in Time to the Eve of the 2026 World Cup, the Internet’s Only Prophet 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Five Million a Day: Betting on Soccer to Stay Alive 每日500万,投足球保命 Reborn in 2006, he has to spend five million every day, and can only invest it in the soccer industry. If he fails to meet the quota, ten years will be stripped from his life force, accelerating his aging. No rewards, no special privileges, just forced spending with no way out. He builds up capital using memories from his previous life, becomes a tycoon, and channels his money back into soccer. Chinese soccer rises. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Football: From the Start at Manchester United, Am I the New Sir Alex? 足球:开局曼联,我成藤圣了? [Soccer / Manchester United / comedy / no grim angst, ridiculous swagger, or face-slapping] Teng Ge is living the high life in a luxury apartment on the 16th floor when sheer luck takes him by surprise. He wakes up to discover he’s become Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s head coach! “Damn, where am I? Is this even still China?” Like every transmigrator, Teng Ge gets a golden finger: the “Insight System.” It lets him see how players are doing and even improve their stats. So Teng Ge takes Manche 180Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 80 Godfather of the Slums: From Bangkok's Favelas to the Top of the World 泥潭教父:曼谷贫民窟到世界之巅 A good-for-nothing protagonist, no golden finger, no System, and FM-style wonderkid development. Follow a Chinese college student from the slums to becoming the godfather of a Grand Slam-winning team, then leading the national team to its peak. A comeback story full of face-slapping, expert football insight, real tactics, youthful passion, urban romance, and honest reflection on the decline of football in the Dragon Kingdom. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Reborn as Messi, Permanently Banned by the Chinese National Team! 重生梅西,被国足永久除名! Mei Dong is reborn as Messi, inheriting his football skills. With the System's support, he also gains Keane's ferocity, Cantona's arrogance, Pepe and Ramos's ruthlessness, de Jong's unstoppable flying kicks, Gattuso's iron will, and Balotelli's utter idiocy. Am I the King of Football? No. I'm not just the King of Football, I'm the tyrant of the pitch! From then on, Mei Dong is no more. There is only "Mei the Tyrant." 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 King of the Wing 边路天王 2014 belonged to the Messi-Ronaldo era, but years later it would be remembered as the beginning of a new age. That year, a groundbreaking superstar named Sun Yu burst onto the scene. He dominated the wings and personally brought the Messi-Ronaldo era to an end. The Sun Yu Zone, the Sun Yu Corridor, the Sun Yu Cut: these became familiar terms in football. Arsene Wenger said he embodied beautiful football. Pep Guardiola said he embodied possession football. Jose Mourinho said he embodied winning f 1.1kReads7.3Score10114d adds
- 83 The Red Devils’ Manager 红魔主教练 Moyes, wronged for the ages; Van Gaal, snow in June; Mourinho, unjustly maligned... Zhao Dongcheng, a peerless hero of his generation. I can say this: apart from Ferguson, I'm the second-best manager in Manchester United's history!! 3.1kReads6.9Score10214d adds
- 84 Raising the World Cup with an S-Rank Soccer Girl 带S级球娘美少女举起世界杯 [Football]+ [Passion]+ [Character growth]+ [High-octane action] Lin Yi has the makings of a king of football! Whether it's football or football esports, he's a natural. But in two World Cups, he fell just one step short! Later, Lin Yi transmigrates to a world where football has existed for just 21 years. In his eyes, every player is kicking the ball around cluelessly! Oh, wait. They're not players, but football girls! Every one of them is a beautiful girl, a super cybernetic life-form! On the fi 139Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 85 I'm Getting Absurd at Manchester United 我在曼联搞抽象 When other people are reborn, they become stock market tycoons or entertainment moguls. When I was reborn... I inherited Jose Mourinho's mess and became Old Trafford's new 652Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 86 Starting Out as Wu Lei's Assist Machine 从武磊的喂饼机器做起 In a parallel world, China’s national football team is still weak, but the sudden emergence of a young Chinese prodigy gives the people of China hope... Starting out with Espanyol, he climbs the ranks step by step, eventually leading the national team to the top. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Football: Maximum Luck from the Start, Scoring Goals Like Crazy 足球:开局幸运满值,我进球如麻 Soccer is a game of chance! But you can't score like that! Soccer needs heroes! But you can't be one every time! Soccer takes steady progress over time, but you're improving way too fast! This is the story of a rookie making his way into the world of soccer... 646Reads7.0Score10114d adds
- 88 Football: From Student to King of the Pitch 足球:从学生到球王 Su Qin, a student at Jiang University, jokingly calls himself a “Three Ordinary” guy: ordinary looks, an ordinary family, and ordinary talents. After a frustrating setback in love, he gets a miraculous System. All he has to do to become stronger is receive a girl’s confession. But how is he supposed to get a girl to confess to him? Su Qin is at his wits’ end. Join college student and soccer enthusiast Su Qin as he pursues love and sets out on the road to becoming a soccer king… A nontraditional 1.2kReads8.2Score13814d adds
- 89 What's Wrong With Taking a Stroll on the Court? Every Shot I Take Goes In 球场散步怎么了,我射门必进 Lin Fan unlocks the Walk-to-Get-Strong System. As long as he walks a certain number of steps during a match, he can unlock all kinds of rewards and stat points. [Congratulations, Host! You’ve walked more than 3,000 steps and received a Guaranteed Goal Shot Trial Card!] [Congratulations, Host! You’ve walked more than 6,000 steps and received a Dribble-Past-Five Trial Card!] [Congratulations, Host! You’ve walked more than 9,000 steps and received a God-Tier Assist Trial Card!] From then on, a pe 421Reads6.8Score6614d adds
- 90 Football: I'm a Superstar! I Won It All from the Ground Up 足球:我!影帝!从草根赢下所有 Bai Kankemu, a player who came up from humble beginnings, is struck by lightning on the field and gains the Movie Star System. He can call penalties and red cards at will. From the Summer Crown League to the Summer Super League, from domestic pitches to continental tournaments, from club to national team, from Asia to Europe, and from player to coach, he wins every individual and team honor. He takes on the old guard, the media, the bureaucrats, and the self-important so-called football experts! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Football: My Leg Was Broken from the Start, Now I'm Teammates with Haaland! 足球:开局被断腿,搭档哈兰德! [Soccer + System + Haaland + Bundesliga + Champions League] Sun Yang, a Chinese-descended prodigy, has his leg broken by a malicious slide tackle at Arsenal’s youth academy. The club then turns around and throws him out. Facing the end of his career, he awakens the Soccer Hall of Fame System. Armed with the supernatural skill “Put It Exactly Where I Point,” he joins Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. As long as he raises his left hand and points at a target, his right foot can deliver a pinpoi 21.2kReads6.8Score2k14d adds
- 92 Green Pitch Codename S 绿茵代号S When soccer meets a System, there’s only one word for it: exhilarating. A Championship substitute, his contract expiring, and the club making it clear they won’t renew. There’s only £1,200 left in his account. Lu Chen thinks his career is over, until a “Superstar Development System” explodes to life in his mind. “Career crisis detected. System binding successful. Current overall rating: 58. Goal: superstar level. Gap: enormous.” From then on, the Championship has a winger who plays by no one’ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Football: Fusing with Batistuta, I Become the God of War on the Pitch 足球:融合巴蒂,我成了球场战神 “You can’t even slip the coach an envelope and you still want to start? Get lost and go guard the goal!” When faced with a national team coach demanding a bribe, Lin Cheng flung his jersey in the man’s face and quit the team in a rage! Just as he was being blacklisted by the entire domestic football scene, the [Penalty Area Tyrant System] awakened! From the start, he fused two templates: the cannon-shot finishing of Batistuta at his peak and the iron physique of the monster Haaland! Heading off 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Football: Ruling the Pitch! Starting with Leicester City 足球:独霸绿茵!从莱斯特城开始 [No System + Not Reborn + High-spirited Power Fantasy + European Championship + World Cup] In 2015, Chinese-British teenager Ling Feng is expelled from Sheffield Wednesday's youth academy after getting into a fight. By chance, he meets Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, who's back home visiting family. Little by little, he becomes one of the key figures behind Leicester City's miracle, and from then on sets out to dominate the football world! 5.3kReads8.7Score41214d adds
- 95 Deadly Curve 致命弧线 After gaining the System through a football simulator, Su Yu turns the world of football upside down. He is determined to become the next “Golden-Edged Su” of this era, yet he charges ever farther away from playing as a winger. Full-back, the most romantic position in modern football, awaits him to scale its heights and conquer it... Until one day, a saying spreads throughout world football: the world's best full-back depends on which side Su Yu plays on. Full-backs play on the flanks too, don't 779Reads6.9Score10714d adds
- 96 Football: What Do You Mean, a Mad-Dog Fullback? 足球:什么叫疯狗型边后卫啊? "Carlos template + suit-wearing thug + relentless workhorse + Brazil national team + teaming up with Neymar" As one of Benfica's top youth prospects, Andy was nevertheless abandoned by the club. Because his medical examination confirmed that he had ALS! [The Football World System That Keeps You Alive 3000 is activating!] [Complete missions to claim health-point bundles...] Once his golden finger came online, Andy accidentally discovered a bug: The health he redeemed from the System actually cove 9Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 97 Sold Off by Barcelona from the Start, I Turn Around and Join Real Madrid 开局被巴萨甩卖,我转身加入皇马 In the winter of 2019, Chen Qi is about to be kicked out by Barcelona after three years with the club and not a single first-team appearance! The unfairly treated young man stands up to the club and secures his release. Then he joins their bitter rivals, Real Madrid! From then on, world football gains a superstar who loves training, chasing women, and beating Barcelona! Real Madrid had few expectations for Chen Qi. They signed him mainly to get under their rivals’ skin. But things went 3.7kReads6.8Score22414d adds
- 98 China Loses 0–7, So I Summon the Tomato King of Football 国足0比7,我召唤番茄球王 What, the national team lost 7-0? No worries, I've got the Tomato Ball King. Manny: I have to admit, we're nowhere near as good as the China team... Moriyasu: The China team now has what it takes to be one of Asia's top teams! No, you could even call them a world-class team!... 56Reads6.7Score13914d adds
- 99 The Road to Becoming a Soccer King Begins With Facing Expulsion From School 球王之路,从面临学校开除起步 Betrayed by his girlfriend and expelled from school, Xu Tao, whose life had been nothing but misery, is reborn. He also gains a miraculous virtual training System. Now watch him turn his life around and set out on the road to becoming a soccer king! 70Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 100 I Can Predict Five Minutes Ahead: Helping Chelsea Lift the Trophy 我有五分钟预判,帮切尔西捧杯 Lu Shen, a math professor fired from Cambridge, was picked up at a bar by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and made head coach. He had no coaching license, couldn’t play football, and the entire Premier League thought he was insane. Then he started predicting what would happen each minute of the second half: an opponent would go down with cramp in the 48th minute, they’d equalize in the 53rd, then score a stoppage-time header in the 89th to beat Manchester City 3–2. The players went from throwing 5Reads—Score—14d adds

















































