2035-36 UEFA Champions League Final.

Manchester United and PSG. Players from both teams entered the stadium with nervous expressions.

[Both clubs have news, but there is another really important issue.]

[That's right. The moment I say it, yes, I'll come out

A handsome Asian player wearing a red number 9 uniform came in with a determined expression on his face.

[I think this might be the last chance to challenge for a major championship. Ro-an. This time, we really have to win.]

[Compared to his great reputation and his incredible skills, he has not won many awards. The world, especially Manchester United and Korean fans, will want to see him become a Buddha.]

The best Asian player of all time, a two-time EPL top scorer, one-time La Liga Pichichi, and a Champions League Golden Shoe winner, a world-class 'level' striker in the 2030s.

European player who has been selected for the Ballon d'Or podium three times and FIFA World's Best four times

He's a top-class player.

Not only that, he's a legend who won the AFC Asian Cup Golden Boot and MVP for the national team, and the Silver Ball for Korea at the World Cup.

[Honestly, in terms of skill alone, I think he's no less than players who dominated an era like Henry or Lewandowski... but that player's biggest weakness is that.]

[Yes, it doesn't make sense that he doesn't have a single trophy in such an overwhelming personal career, right?]

Kong Hee

This is a term used to describe someone who has never won first place in his entire life and has only been given second place.

In fact, the term second-in-command refers to a strong person who has defeated all opponents except for first-in-command, but in reality, second-in-command is ultimately perceived by the public as a failure who failed to become first-in-command.

[That's what Shin Ro-an is like.]

European top-class striker, Asia's best player ever, etc... ... .... That's why Ro-an, who has been described as a loser of the times, is never called a loser of the times.

[He has only been the runner-up in the league six times, and has reached the Champions League final three times, but has never won, and has only been the runner-up in the Ballon d'Or three times.]

[Honestly, there is a saying that winning and being the runner-up are only a sheet of paper apart, but Kang Ro-an has never won a single championship....]

The commentator swallowed it without daring to finish his words.

He has never won a championship. He has not won major competitions like the league, Champions League, or FA Cup, not even the common League Cup.

He didn't win a gold medal in the Asian Cup, or even in the Asian Games for players under 23.

"Don't be nervous. It's a one-shot match, more than you think.

Because in a big game like the final, it depends on who is more nervous or not, not on their strength."

PSG's veteran midfielder Warren Emery, who will retire at the end of this season, encouraged his players.

"The problem is Shin Ro-an. He has scored nearly 50 goals this season alone...."

"Besides, it is his last final as an active player, so he must be sharpening his sword."

"Don't worry."

Emery pointed to Shin Ro-an, who was panting due to excessive tension.

"He is definitely a great guy, but... he is not a mountain that cannot be overcome."

* * *

"We absolutely cannot lose."

Ro-an muttering to himself as he watched the PSG players approaching him.

He himself was convinced that this was his last chance.

His wife and family had wasted half their lives comforting him on the day he had never won a title, and the fans and teammates suspected that the reason their team had not won was because of Ro-an's curse.

"I'm 36 too. If not this time, there will be no more chances."

Ro-an, tying his cleats again, gritted his teeth and stepped into the game.

[Manchester United's Christian Green advances forward, closing the gap on the left side. Ah, good, I'll jump in while stripping my opponent!]

[This is a player who is said to be the second coming of Ronaldo. His individual skills and acceleration are considerable!]

Man U, who had a certain advantage in terms of power, kept pushing the opponent and pushed them into the corner.

[Green crosses to Troussier on the other side! Shin Ro-an, go up!]

PSG was caught off guard by the breakthrough of the wing forward with quick feet, and Man U's right winger Troussier passed the ball to Ro-an, who was running forward.

[Troussier passes to Ro-an, who is coming towards the arc! He wraps it up with one touch!]

[Ah! The goalkeeper barely punches it! It was a moment when Ro-an's trademark was fully displayed!]

[That's like goalkeeper Isaac scoring a goal. It was a really good shot, but it was blocked even better.]

It was a shot that was taken with the intention of scoring, but the goalkeeper blocked it even better.

PSG's will to win was great, and they tried their best to block Shin Ro-an.

"If Shin Ro-an is there, we can't win!"

"A player born to fail! "Asia's shame!"

PSG fans sang a song mocking Ro-an to shake his mentality.

Some Manchester United fans protested, but the mocking song sung in French was heard throughout the stadium without any restrictions.

[Manchester United is losing. They were too nervous.]

[I think it's probably because they lack experience in big games. Plus, they're a team that doesn't have any championship experience compared to PSG.]

[In times like this, the ace or the team's veterans should show their skills.]

Countless fans around the world and Beckham, Ronaldo, and Neymar

In a situation where team legends like Evra were desperately hoping for a win, the Manchester United players were nervous and not able to show their true skills.

[The defense wall was breached. The Manchester United defense collapsed with one forward pass! Just like that, shoo! Ah, barely blocked it!]

[This is because the breathing is long. If you get nervous like this and step back, you'll ruin the game itself, right?]

Manchester United players step back without being able to make a counterattack against PSG, who was slowly pressuring their opponents.

"Whew. Let's go!"

Ro-an, who knew this, clenched his teeth and quickly climbed up.

Despite being 36 years old, in the twilight of his active career, Ro-an's speed was still top-class in the league.

[Huh... Huh!? The ball is stolen from the PSG defense! Another chance for Man U at the end of the first half!]

[Okay, Ro-an again! Quickly advance to the right! Emery can't stop it!]

Ro-an, who saw the defense's pass mistake, grabbed the ball and quickly advanced, and when the surprised defense rushed at him, he quickly passed the ball to the fullback who overlapped from below.

Yo!] [Early cross! There's a player above

When the fullback crossed, most of the PSG players were marking the surprised Roan.

And the Man U winger who accurately received the falling cross made a cool volley shot.

[Oh, he blocked it again! Again! PSG's Isaac goalkeeper, what the hell is going on!]

[I should have scored this one. Seriously. What a waste of a chance. The failure just now must have been

We'll come back with a hot snowball!]

PSG fans were shocked and shook off their tears, while Man U fans who were watching the game began to express their anger.

"Why the hell aren't you going in? Why can't you score when Ro-an is feeding you all the way to your feet!?"

"You idiots! You still want to beg a player who's on the verge of retirement!?"

"Please score! Please! We have to win!"

"Ro-an! Don't just pass, do it yourself! Don't trust those idiots!"

It's ridiculous, but Man U fans were desperate, and the first half ended with their desperate cries.

* * *

"Fuck! Shouldn't that have been in there!?"

After the first half,

In the Manchester United locker room, the angry left wing forward Troussier shouted in a voice full of anger.

"What are you going to do if Ro-an feeds you? If you're an attacker, shouldn't you score goals like an attacker!?"

"What the heck? If someone saw you, they'd think you passed the ball about fifteen times? All you did was cross once!"

"Hey! Do you know how hard it is to get even one chance in the final!?"

As soon as they entered the locker room, the young players started fighting, each swearing at each other.

Am I good, or are you bad? The team was divided after failing to score despite numerous opportunities.

"Ha.

In fact, at times like this, a veteran like Ro-an is needed.

He also just sighed when he had to fix the team's discipline.

4 goals in the quarterfinals home and away, 3 goals and 1 assist in the semifinals.

Regardless of winning, Ro-an, who already won the Golden Boot, would be just a shiny apricot if he didn't get the trophy.

"Shut up! Troussier!"

Ro-an, who had regained some of his mentality, yelled at the young players who were fighting.

"Did we concede a goal? Or did our team get a goal? Why are you all making such a fuss!?"

The discord in the locker room was quickly resolved by the club legend's shouting, and the players, although uneasy, roughly patched up their backs and headed back out onto the field.

"Ro-an."

The coach waited until all the players had left and then quietly called Ro-an.

"It'll be hard, but....When the team is in crisis, it's the ace's destiny to do it on his own. You know that, right?"

That's it. Scholes eventually hoped Ro-an would solve it.

66 "...Yes. I understand what you mean."

He hoped that he would work his magic, just like he had saved the team from countless crises so far, and that he would score himself and escape this trophy-less hell.

"Save yourself."

* * *

Ro-an decided to use all the energy he had saved for the next 45 minutes.

[Ro-an gritted his teeth. He is the most important player on both teams in this match.]

[Christian Green comes down to the midfield and runs inside the lane!]

Ro-an, who was aiming for the space behind the defense with speed similar to that of his prime 10 years ago, sprinted to the penalty line in an instant and shot straight away.

[Wow, wow! He's really fast!]

[How can he be that fast at that age… … … … … … . And a mid-range shoo! Ah! It goes just over the goal post!]

PSG surprised by Ro-an's performance.

Manchester United, which had been ahead of the game since its inception, pushed the opponent even harder as the team's ace returned to form.

"No. We can't lose. Absolutely...."

Ro-an running around the ground with his teeth clenched

An.

He ran for his life, even though tackles came from all sides and the opponents pulled his uniform.

[89 minutes in the second half. Pierre prepares for a free kick

Manchester United midfielder Pierre's high ball hit the head of the opposing defender and bounced out.

It fell exactly towards Ro-an, who was loitering near the PSG camp, and he soon twisted his body and fired a cannon-like volley.

[It went in! It went in! Manchester United! It's ahead!]

[A fantastic volley! This is world class! [Kang Ro-an, first goal in 15 years of professional career before the final!]

Ro-an, who received enthusiastic congratulations from his teammates, tried to calm them down, but it was hard to stop the tears flowing like crazy.

Finally..… … … … ! This time, the real championship is right in front of us

When Ro-an barely managed to hold his heart back from bursting and there was about a minute left in extra time, PSG, with even the goalkeeper out, went on a final offensive.

[From now on, Man U must block like crazy! No special strategy is needed anymore. Just block… … … … … .. Ah! Pass forward from the end of the line!

[Cross from the right! Header! Just like that, gooooooool!]

Just before the end,

PSG managed to score an equalizer, and the game went into extra time and a penalty shootout.

[All four kickers from both teams succeeded. And PSG captain Emery... Yes! He scores!]

[Now PSG just has to block it, and if they block it, they have a big goal. Man U has to score again to avoid this rush.

You can continue playing Anroulette.]

There's only one chance.

Ro-an, with the support of millions of Manchester United fans around the world, took a deep breath after hitting the ball into the penalty arc.

"I can do it."

The moment he shot, tens of thousands of memories flowed through his head.

From the Asian Cup final defeat to the league championship that was tied on points but lost due to a goal difference, the Champions League final last time where he was ahead by 3 goals in the first half but lost by 3 goals in the second half.

He shot while recalling all the misfortunes he had experienced so far,

[Chop! Ro-an! Yes! It went in!]

[It seems like he is trying to throw off the chains of misfortune that are on him!]

Ro-an's shot hit the goal net hard enough to tear it, and he clenched his fist and waited for the next situation.

The fifth kicker was over. After PSG's sixth kicker was successful, it was time for Manchester United's winger Trussie, who had been inactive throughout the second half.

Trussie's skills are top of the league, but he lacks experience in big competitions and big games.

He's known for his good PKs, but the Champions League final isn't a game that can be won with skill alone. He must have been so nervous that his shot went far over the goal and into the stands above.

[Shoot… … … … … … ! Ah… … … … … … .]

[The ball disappears beyond the crowd and PSG lifts the Champions League trophy... It must be such a shame for Shin Ro-an. It was his last chance… … … … … … .… ]

Despite losing the game, all cameras were focused on Shin Ro-an, who had a MOM-level performance today.

And even the commentary that should be neutral was regrettable, so he clicked his tongue.

"Fuck! Are you crazy!? You idiots, really!"

"Disband the club! You idiots! You're not even a real team!"

The angry Man U fans were shouting and swearing, and Ro-an was shaking with his head down.

"Huh, huh...?"

When the PSG players cheered in joy and the Man U players lowered their heads, Ro-an fell and gasped on the ground, clutching his heart.

"Ro-an!"

"Come on, Ro-an!"

The team doctor came running in surprise and started giving artificial respiration.

And, he started the pacemaker, but his heart had already stopped.

"Wow, wow...…."

Roan muttered as he looked at the people around him for the last time.

"I wanted to win... this...."

* * *

I don't know how much time has passed.

The last thing I remember is that I fell down after missing the penalty kick. That was all.

"You second-year kids! Get your butts down!"

When I came to my senses, I heard the voice of a young Korean man.

He was in his late teens at most.

"Korean? I was definitely in London?"

I was definitely playing in the Champions League final, so why do I hear Korean, and why are they swearing?

I suddenly came to my senses and looked around, and next to me, there were club members wearing white uniforms being yelled at.

"Who told you to get up!? What are you doing, Shin Ro-an!?"

It took about 10 minutes for Ro-an to check the situation, and once he understood the situation, he screamed like crazy.

"Eeeeeeeeeeeee!"

I was happy.

I didn't hear any of the scary swearing from my seniors, or the cries from my classmates asking why I was getting up.

"All. I'm back. To 17 years ago."

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A/N

Writing a Korean Characters Novel is harder than I thought....