He smiled at his friend, his confidence practically overflowing. Then, as he made his move, everyone could tell this attempt was far more promising than the second.
As the soccer ball soared high into the air and flew forward, it looked like it was going in!
In the end, it just grazed the edge of the goalpost by one centimeter and bounced out!
Ronaldo, or "Da Luo," let out a satisfied chuckle, still making jokes. It seemed he wasn't taking the score too seriously; it was just for fun, so why dwell on it?
In the fifth group of the group of death, the alien Ronaldo had wasted two chances. However, this first shot, with the added bonus, was successful, earning him four points directly.
This shot, along with the third one that hit the post, proved his prowess. Anyone with a brain could see the terrifying ability of peak Da Luo. He wasn't even trying seriously, just a casual kick producing results far beyond ordinary people's reach!
After Da Luo's challenge concluded, it served as a reminder to everyone that it was just an exhibition match.
In the first round, the first player from each group was sent out. Messi was still leading by a significant margin, having scored two goals, and was still the only one to do so.
In the second round, after the first group finished, Cao Baiming was about to step up when Neymar stopped him.
"Brother, save the best for last! Wait your turn!"
With that, Neymar strode forward, as if Sterling didn't exist.
He and Ronaldinho had already agreed: they would settle it in this round!
Both were considered wizards on the football field. Neymar was famously known for his playing style resembling Ronaldinho's. Before Ronaldinho, no one had seen such a way of playing in a formal match; no one had seen someone use any part of their body to kick the ball as if they were one with it.
However, while there was no one before, there was one after. This football wizard's successor was Neymar, and the unique charm of samba football once again shone through him.
Yet, some in the media always said Neymar still fell short of Ronaldinho, whether in terms of ball control, skill, or creativity.
When it came to pure shooting technique, their fans were constantly debating, as shooting was the most crucial skill for forwards.
Neymar stepped up, fully aware of his own capabilities. He had played similar games with friends before.
At thirty meters, Neymar had specifically practiced, achieving an accuracy rate of over eighty percent.
This was a feat that ordinary people would never even consider.
Now, facing a fifty-meter distance, Neymar remained unfazed.
Although he hadn't tried this distance in private, this was his very first attempt. However, it didn't seem insurmountable.
The samba star gave a relaxed smile and positioned himself in front of the ball.
"I'm ready!"
With a confident turn and smile, Neymar kicked the ball towards the target, and it smoothly entered the goal!
It looked effortlessly easy!
Even Messi started applauding, and everyone marveled at Neymar's skill. Indeed, he was the successor to the football wizard, with ball control far superior to the average person.
Neymar himself felt the first shot was a bit too easy. Without hesitation, he stepped back ten meters, to the sixty-meter mark, and exchanged a gesture with Ronaldinho.
Even Messi hadn't scored from this distance, and Da Luo had only made one out of three attempts!
Neymar adjusted himself slightly and with another seemingly effortless kick, the ball magically once again found the very center of the goal!
It was like a miracle, from sixty meters away!
At this moment, not only the Tangguo players on the sidelines felt like they were watching a science fiction movie, but the people nearby felt the same.
"Unbelievable!!!"
"We knew we could count on you!"
"Easy peasy, a piece of cake."
Neymar was feeling elated. For the third shot, he glanced at the distant goal, narrowing his eyes.
Despite the bright white stadium lights, it was difficult to see clearly from such a distance.
However, what Neymar did next left everyone speechless. He chose to retreat further, moving back to the seventy-meter mark!
Although there were no precise markings, these were all professional players with an excellent sense of distance on a standard football field. A ten-meter visual estimation would be quite accurate, with a deviation of no more than half a meter.
Even Cao Baiming's eyes lit up. A seventy-meter distance had surpassed normal limits.
An ordinary person might try a thousand times and not score once, and even professional players wouldn't fare much better.
However, upon reaching this spot, Neymar looked ahead. The goalpost had shrunk to almost a mere dot!
It was too unrealistic. He decided to stop.
Neymar then smiled and walked back. He was going to compete with Ronaldinho, and they had even made a bet. He needed to play it safe and be serious!
Returning to the sixty-meter mark, Neymar felt much more confident than before!
Ronaldinho watched attentively from the side, a smile playing on his lips. Only he knew the bet between him and Neymar: wearing a maid outfit as a waiter back home.
This meant wearing it the entire way, even with the rabbit ears tied on.
Ronaldinho couldn't imagine how he would look in that outfit. He absolutely could not lose today; it was impossible!
Neymar smiled slightly, kicked the ball for the final time, and then squinted forward, silently offering a prayer.
The wind speed was not high, and the power and placement of the kick were well controlled. It should be fine, right?
Under everyone's gaze, two seconds later, the ball once again successfully entered the goal!
A moment of triumph! The crowd erupted in cheers!
Messi's record had been thoroughly broken. In fact, it had already been broken earlier, but no one had realized it at the time!
But now, three shots, all goals, with two from sixty meters!
This record was unlikely to be surpassed by any opponent.
Da Luo also gave an awkward smile. Although he hadn't taken it too seriously, he had indeed been outdone, and he had to admit it!
In fact, with this outcome, everyone felt a sense of relief.
While they might have still considered trying to break Messi's record, Neymar's three shots had set an insurmountable benchmark. This record was simply out of the question.