Otherwise, injuries could strike at any time.

Their injury risk is probably already very high.

As for Audi, his remarks during the game were not further pursued because the Main Referee also handled the matter discreetly.

If the Main Referee had given him a red card, then a subsequent suspension for Audi would also have been possible.

Finally.

Morici and Lu Yang made another appeal in their post-match interview concerning the "Croatia conflict incident."

Morici: "I hear many different voices within Croatia, but I believe we all share the same goal, which is to resolve the issues without war."

Lu Yang: "I know many countries, led by China, are actively striving for peace in Croatia. I’ve also heard that some ill-intentioned individuals want to bring chaos to Croatia again for their own profit."

"I’m just a player, I can’t suggest what Croatia should do. But I think that anyone who genuinely cares about the people of Croatia wouldn’t want to see another conflict arise."

"The international community has many successful examples to prove that the current issues and differences Croatia faces can be completely resolved through dialogue and communication!"

Between them stood the European Cup trophy.

This news quickly made the headlines in Croatia and surrounding regions, receiving affirmation from countless Croatian people.

Several days later, Morici’s personal team engaged in deep conversations with the upper echelons of Croatia.

Morici then returned to Croatia with another football icon, Manzuyovich, to participate in peace talks crucial to Croatia’s future.

This meeting would allow media coverage inside.

This almost signifies that the internal conflict in Croatia will further ease.

War, most likely, will not make a comeback.

In the coming days, Croatia should officially enter a period of recuperation and development.

And China will become the first major partner actively supporting their economic recovery efforts.

Similarly, Croatia will become China’s steadfast partner in Europe, opening the doors to the mainstream international community.

As a country that has been helping Croatia from the beginning, Lu Yang’s homeland displayed its peaceful and friendly side under the gaze of numerous neutral media for the first time, giving many who were misled by previous reports a new perspective.

The international image of the mainland has changed a tiny bit because of football.

Not much, but... such a small step might just become a big step in the future!

Small ball moves the big ball, now it’s transitioning from ping pong to football!

...

Bang!

The clink of glasses created a crisp sound.

"Let’s congratulate the new European Cup champion!"

Sofia raised her glass, exuding a powerful aura.

"Thank you, everyone, please sit." Lu Yang downed his drink in one go, looking calmly at the three beautiful women beside him.

This was a celebration banquet prepared for Lu Yang by Sofia.

She also invited Lola and Tang Yuqin.

For any other man, this moment might be somewhat awkward.

Is this a love battlefield or what?

But why would Lu Yang be afraid?

He is upright and honest, and except for Sofia, he hasn’t even touched the other two women—absolutely innocent.

"Congratulations!"

"Congratulations!"

Lola and Tang Yuqin both wore joyous expressions.

But whether they are truly as happy internally is another question.

Could this be the big sister declaring her territory?

An outstanding man has never lacked admirers.

Lu Yang has never conveyed anything beyond normal friendship to Lola and Tang Yuqin.

But whether these two women can hold themselves back and not throw themselves at Lu Yang is still in question.

They can control themselves for now, but in the future... who can say?

Sofia perhaps saw this, and so pointedly reminded the two women several times.

Of course, Sofia wasn’t bullying anyone this time; the meal was overall quite relaxed and enjoyable.

She didn’t deliberately get cozy with Lu Yang to provoke others.

Nor did she say anything mean or sarcastic.

But midway, Lu Yang went to the restroom, and Sofia followed discreetly.

"Sofia? This is the men’s room!"

"I know, darling, I promise no one will come in."

"What are you planning to do?"

"I miss you!"

"Don’t... This is... isn’t this a bit inappropriate? Lola and Yuqin are still in the room?"

"Don’t you find it more irresistible because of that?"

"Don’t worry, you don’t need to move, I’ll just... help you..."

About twenty minutes later, they returned one after another.

Sofia reapplied her lipstick, appearing exceptionally vibrant.

Lola and Tang Yuqin were somewhat embarrassed; they didn’t know what happened, but it probably wasn’t what they were imagining, right?

"HXLT is already helping LY7 adjust the production lines," Tang Yuqin proactively brought up a topic to avoid overthinking, but the more she spoke, the redder her face became.

If it was really as she thought, Sofia would be unbelievably bold, right?

More beautiful, more mature, more seductive, and bolder... who can win Lu Yang away from Sofia?

The answer is no one!

"Additionally, the itinerary for the China trip has also been arranged. The stadium incubation plan based on the football fund has passed theoretical validation, with over ten cities willing to cooperate with us," Tang Yuqin regained her composure while discussing business matters.

Because the stadium incubation plan is truly a remarkable project; if successful, it could support domestic football development to the greatest extent in terms of hardware.

But the difficulty is extremely high.

The probability of failure is very large.

In many people’s eyes, Lu Yang is just a fool.

He actually plans to build football stadiums in the mainland!

Not just one!

Does he feel like he has too much money to burn?

This is what Tang Yuqin admires most about Lu Yang.

Lu Yang is so pure, completely selfless in his quest to help mainland football.

Of course, this is what Tang Yuqin saw.

Actually, from Lu Yang’s perspective, investing in domestic football is indeed to help those who love this sport in his country and cultivate the seeds of football there.

But Lu Yang is not doing it without expecting any returns, nor because he has so much money that he’s just throwing it into the sea.

He’s not naive.

He can help domestic football, but not by self-destructive means.

If things continue that way, domestic football won’t prosper, and if Lu Yang is drained, how could he contribute to football even more?

Besides Lu Yang, perhaps no one knows that if his stadium incubation plan succeeds, it would be best; otherwise, Lu Yang would instantly shift from being a foundational figure in football philanthropy to becoming a top real estate mogul in the country.

From this perspective, Lu Yang truly doesn’t want to earn such profits from ignoble deeds.

"Let’s hope domestic football doesn’t disappoint us, and may our mission succeed!" Lu Yang raised his glass.

The three women lifted their glasses and downed their drinks together.

To football.