"But Su Hang's brilliant performances and victories made me realize my mistake.
Now, in front of all these media outlets and fans across the world, I want to sincerely apologize to Su Hang.
I'm sorry, Su Hang!
From now on, as long as I'm coaching, you'll always be my first choice on the front line!"
Clap clap clap!
The reporters erupted into applause at Queiroz's sincerity.
After all, making mistakes isn't the issue—it's refusing to admit and correct them.
A coach making a public apology like this was unprecedented in world football.
When does a boss ever apologize to his player?
Queiroz had real courage.
Soon, all eyes turned to Su Hang.
There was no way he could skip this post-match press conference—if he did, the media might have torn Real Madrid's press room apart!
Truthfully, Su Hang was stunned by Queiroz's reaction.
He had carefully confirmed that Queiroz wasn't being sarcastic.
He actually seemed sincere.
It looked like Su Hang's godlike hat trick had completely won him over.
This...
The magic of competitive sports—it really can turn enemies into allies.
At this point, there was no point in Su Hang provoking Queiroz anymore. He couldn't avoid being selected to play going forward.
And to be fair, while Queiroz had made mistakes, Su Hang wasn't entirely innocent—he had repeatedly and deliberately provoked the coach.
Now that Queiroz had taken the first step and offered a heartfelt apology, there was no need for Su Hang to kick him while he was down.
"No, no, no, actually, I agree with how Mr. Queiroz has been using me," Su Hang began. "My ability isn't as high as everyone thinks. I'm still just a youth player at heart."
"I still have a lot to learn."
"And honestly, my performances in training haven't been up to standard. Starting me over players in better form wouldn't have been fair."
Reporters: ???
Fans: ???
Queiroz: ???
Wait... this was the same Su Hang who had taunted Queiroz after scoring?
He was giving Queiroz a way out!
His emotional intelligence was incredible!
What happened to the "troublemaker"?
Su Hang continued: "Queiroz is absolutely an excellent head coach. I fully support his strict management of the team. He helps players improve."
"He has deep tactical and training knowledge."
"There are many reasons behind Real Madrid's inconsistent results this season. Mr. Queiroz has already done an outstanding job..."
Sniff sniff!
Before Su Hang could even finish, Queiroz suddenly burst into tears.
The room was stunned.
He turned and hugged Su Hang tightly, tears streaming uncontrollably.
He felt so wronged.
Truly!
No one in the world seemed to understand him—except Su Hang!
Everyone talked about how Real Madrid had a star-studded lineup and looked unbeatable on paper.
But in reality?
Ronaldo was constantly injured!
Zidane contributed, but wasn't giving his all!
Figo's form was clearly declining!
Raúl couldn't function as a lone striker!
Beckham hadn't integrated into the team yet!
Carlos attacked but didn't defend!
Guti was unpredictable—one minute he'd slice through opponents, the next he'd sabotage himself!
And most importantly, with Makelele gone, there was no defensive backbone... so where was Real Madrid's strength?
The rest—Cambiasso, Juanfran, Borja, Pavón, Portillo—were all young players who weren't ready to carry the team.
Queiroz was truly working with limited resources.
And ironically, the one who finally shattered the tension was Su Hang—the very player he had once clashed with.
How could Queiroz not be moved?
Images of Su Hang comforting Queiroz quickly spread across the media:
"Reconciliation of the Century! Real Madrid's Crown Prince Su Hang shows true character, embracing Coach Queiroz to bury the hatchet!"
"A touching moment after El Clásico! Troublemaker Su Hang consoles the coach who once targeted him, proving his charisma!"
"Play bold, live humble! Su Hang's life philosophy shines through in Real Madrid's grand reconciliation. This Crown Prince is something else!"
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If the phrase "emotional intelligence" still felt too calculated to some, words like "genuine," "generous," "responsible," and "manly" were now truly how fans and the media described Su Hang.
This dramatic reconciliation at Real Madrid moved everyone.
For a brief moment, even Queiroz started receiving praise—something unimaginable just days before.
...
But the warmth quickly faded as Barcelona's players returned to Catalonia.
barcelona's media mouthpieces immediately launched a wave of attacks, aiming straight at Su Hang and Real Madrid!
"Is this football or attempted murder?" Mundo Deportivo blasted. "Su Hang's violent behavior has reached outrageous levels in European football history!"
"Strong protest!" Sport added. "Players like Su Hang should be permanently banned from La Liga!"
"El Punt Avui" echoed: "Barcelona has filed a formal complaint with the Spanish Football Association, demanding severe punishment for Su Hang, the ringleader of the El Clásico brawl! We call for a three-year suspension!"
Barcelona had declared war on Madrid!
And the football world was instantly captivated.
If a Real Madrid vs Barcelona match wasn't enough to grab attention across Europe… a brawl definitely was.
According to the footage and images released by pro-barcelona media, Su Hang appeared vicious.
Even many neutral fans started to turn against him:
"He beat Puyol so badly! Is this what Real Madrid players are like?"
"If not for that fight, barcelona would've won!"
"He even hit Enrique! He's a veteran!"
"Motta's just a kid—and he hit him too?"
"The barcelona players weren't even trying to hurt him. They just wanted to calm things down, and he knocked them over. That's just dirty!"
"Su Hang totally ruined my impression of Real Madrid!"
But soon, as more complete footage surfaced, public opinion began to shift.
"Wait a second... weren't all those barcelona players rushing at Su Hang first?"
"Holy crap! It looked like barcelona came to fight, not play football!"
"This is nuts! barcelona started it and got destroyed by Su Hang?"
"No wonder Spanish media call him the White-Clad God of Death! He took on seven at once!"
"Su Hang is insane! That was amazing to watch!"
"Not even exaggerating—barcelona really embarrassed themselves. More players and still lost the fight!"
"Lost the match, lost the brawl... what exactly is barcelona good at?"
Barcelona didn't get the justice they were hoping for.
Because sometimes, the truth just can't be hidden.
Even if Su Hang had provoked them first—weren't they the ones who ganged up on him?
Marca even posted a photo of Su Hang going one-on-seven against barcelona, with the caption:
"You can play at the Bernabéu, or you can fight here. But we suggest you stick to football!"
In the following two days, Barcelona's leadership continued to hammer Su Hang through the media,
trying to pressure the Spanish Football Association.
Their minimum demand? A one-year suspension for Su Hang.
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