At 12 noon, Fan Zhendong posted: I was very excited to watch the Premier League for the first time! Xiaopang smiled happily

At 12 noon, Fan Zhendong posted the moments of watching the Premier League on social media: Arsenal's fierce battle against Manchester City made him say bluntly that "the stadium is like an active volcano." As a loyal fan of Real Madrid, this first experience in the Premier League ignited his passion. From the table tennis table to the football stand, Fan Zhendong is using his actions to interpret the happy life of "foot table tennis amphibious".

Born in 1997, Fan Zhendong has long been a legend in the table tennis world. In the three Olympic journey, from substitute in 2016 to winning the double gold medal in Paris in 2024, he defeated powerful enemies such as Zhang Benzhihe and Ocharov. But behind the glory, he chose to leave the national team temporarily and go to the Salbrücken Club in Germany - this is not only to experience the European table tennis culture, but also to break through the troubles of the "fan circle". He once revealed that the female fans broke into the room with their room cards and followed them endlessly, which made him feel powerless. After adjustment, although he had first encountered a losing streak in the European arena, he quickly led the team to win two consecutive victories and showed adaptability.

What is even more touching is that football has become his spiritual anchor. At the Paris Olympics, he imitated his idol moves many times: he reversed Zhang Benzhikao and paid tribute to Bellingham, defeated Lebron Jr. and learned Ronaldo after winning the gold medal. These details not only echo the Real Madrid complex, but also convey the belief of "daring to win". In Saarbrücken, he can focus on training and drive to watch the game, with a bright smile on his face.

Fan Zhendong's story reminds us that the growth of professional athletes does not have to be limited to a single framework. Through football, he found a window to release pressure and also allowed fans to see the diverse possibilities of sportsmanship. In the future, this 27-year-old "Little Fatty" will continue to write wonderful things between table tennis and football - because love is the most powerful driving force.