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OF LOVE AND LIES

I've been waiting for half an hour.

You probably forgot. I'm going to be late so I'm going.

It's no big deal.

We have to wait for Theo. There is no attack without him.

Replace him, we will still slaughter them.

- Even in a cast I'll put it in the net. - Right!

"Playing football is simple.

but it is difficult to play simple."

Johan Cruijff.

- Who's that? - Dunno.

This is Antoine.

My nephew.

He will help me and is training in being a trainer.

For after, I made chocolate-strawberry lava cake for you all.

- This guy for real? - I don't know.

There is no Theo, so we will change the tactical scheme.

In '73, when Ajax defeated Bayern...

Sorry.

Change of lines.

Diego, left defense. Lassana, middle.

The main thing is to feel the game. Can you see him?

- The smallest one? - Yes.

The smallest, but he knows the game.

Beautiful!

Come on, Theo!

Bravo!

Come on, Theo!

Hey jerk!

Should I slam you?

Theo's father woke up.

What is this supposed to be?

That was a foul!

You're blind, ref!

Even a blind man would see! Yellow card!

Laurent, please!

You won't say anything?

Do not start. The club president is here.

For now, sit on the other side of the railing.

Claude, put him on the left wing.

He's good at it.

He's good on the left and on the right. He is a great player.

On the left is the best.

That's my son!

Theo!

You are the best! My son scored!

Who shot?

Us. We shoot at that and those at this one.

He's a menace!

You should get a red card!

There was a foul!

This is clown shit!

I will not leave the pitch!

How about I kick him in the leg?

- He fell over intentionally!

- Should I knock you over? - Stop that actor of yours.

Is this intentional?

An ordinary jerk.

They hated him at the factory.

That is no reason to fight.

There was a foul.

Dad, stop it.

Here's a biscuit.

It's a little crushed.

I hate people who spoil the atmosphere.

Your footwork was really good. Very effective.

You broke their defense.

I get caught offsides less now.

Is he still here? How long has this been going on?

Three or four months.

Is he nice to you?

Too much.

Bye son.

I could have drove him, but he didn't want to, "because you may have be drinking.”

"May have"?

He can't take care of you even once in a while.

Don't slam the door, my dear.

I brought a chocolate roll.

- Thanks, Dad brought me a snack. - What?

- Orange biscuits. - Oh! Yummy, orange biscuits are..

Honey, enough, let's go.

- Your dad doesn't have a girlfriend? - No.

When I see him, I am happy that my dad left.

Your old man is crazy.

He wasn't always like that.

He's having a bad time right now, that's all.

For two years now?

From what I saw today, it wont stop.

My dad also had a "bad time."

Until he disappeared.

And we never saw him again.

- Don't be sad, Fourmi (an ant). - Don't call me that.

Don't worry about your father.

Parents are just regular people.

And you can't expect things from people, things like...

...like anything and everything.

Just understand that,

Fourmi.

You look different. What is it, I don't know. Right, Banality?

Sometimes you change just to be different.

You used to have a bigger beard.

He shaved, like what Francky did to find a job.

Francky? Commuting 80 kilometers from here is exploitation, not work.

You are absolutely right.

I look better with less hair.

Not necessarily.

It'll grow back, it's fine

The stubble stings. A shaved face doesn't.

Eh, Banality, that's true. You're absolutely right.

Can we talk?

It's already hard for us without a sponsor.

If the town hall stops the donations to us, it's over for the club.

- It won't exist anymore! - They won't stop anything.

They can if they want!

We already have a problem with the club president. And you don't make it easy for us.

There was a foul!

So what?

I don't know about the refs, but I know you!

Don't come to the matches anymore.

What? I can't be banned.

And Theo? - It's for his sake.

Do you think he plays better when you freak out?

I'm sick of your sermons.

You don't help him.

- Especially with what's going to happen now.

What is "happening now"?

You can't tell anyone...

Auntie!

You won't guess what I found out. Never.

Theo!

Come here!

What are you doing here?

Next week Arsenal is playing a Champions League match here.

The day before, the guys from Lille come to play you.

- You get it? - Yes.

Who will come to watch you play?

You, as usual.

No, listen! A scout from Arsenal!

Big football clubs have people

who travel around Europe and look for new talents.

One of them will come to see you.

Do you get it?

Arsenal's training center!

One of the best clubs in the world.

You don't get it?

I do, but...

they won't take me. There are so many better players.

There is no one like you!

You have a chance to break free from this dead town!

I like it here.

There is nothing here. It's a empty hole.

Others can stay and you will leave.

You have gold in your legs. It can change your life.

I don't want to go to England alone.

You can go with family.

Maybe with me...

Just think.

We would be lords of the world!

It would be great!

I'm going. If your mother finds out I was here, there will be a problem again.

Keep your mouth zipped.

Don't tell Claude.

Look, I'm driving on the correct side.

A good warm-up. Let's focus before the match.

What does this scout look like?

Maybe it's that one?

Go take a look.

Cake with plums.

I'm sorry, who are you exactly?

Hi Claude.

You can see the money in your club.

Professional coach.

Don't justify your defeat in advance.

You have the locker room on your right.

- And? - It's not him.

What is this?

Cake with plums.

Not really the time.

I know, I've been baking for too long.

Ok, enough with the cake...

Watch him. He can't be seen.

"The more difficult the victory,"

the greater the happiness in winning."

Pele.

Damn it.

Not today.

We lost the first match of the season.

We knew that Lille is the league's strongest team.

We will train harder and there will be a rematch.

Uncle...

Some gentleman to see you.

Who is this?

Theo.

Come here please.

What is it?

A guy from Arsenal wants to talk to him. Theo went with the translator.

- It's my son! - Don't interfere.

Scouts assess their maturity and confidence.

- You also smell of booze. - Not at all. I didn't drink... much.

What is he telling him?

How do I know?

He heard a lot about you.

You really have style.

But he thinks you're too short.

Arsenal recruits only tall players, even juniors.

I'll grow up.

Messi and Griezmann are also short.

All short boys say that.

Work, develop your potential.

We're in a hurry. Give it to your coach, he can write to him.

Goodbye, Theo.

And so?

It's beautiful, they want me.

Theo, come quick! It's bad with your father.

Come on!

My son will play with Arsenal!

Oui!!!

Oui!!!

Dad...

Hey Banality, snap a photo!

Why do they call the owner Banality?

Because he says the most obvious things. Dad gave him that nickname.

Come. We have to talk.

You didn't bake a cake?

No, you said...

Yes, but, for this...

What is going on?

They didn't take me at all.

Arsenal didn't recruit me. I lied.

Oh, damn.

Dumbass, that's your new nickname.

Why did you do that?

I don't know.

I didn't want to disappoint my dad.

If you tell them you're gonna get it.

I'm not going to tell the truth.

Bring me some whiskey.

Look at him.

He hasn't been so happy in years.

They didn't take me, but something good could come out of this.

How can this be good?

The scout will tell your coach that you weren’t chosen. And then what?

I can handle it. Just don't tell anyone.

You'll help me, ok?

Okay.

Let's go.

Wait.

There is a problem.

I can't bluff. I'm a terrible liar.

Listen.

If someone asks you, take a deep breath.

Look them straight in the eye, act natural,

and say something like:

"Yes, it's great in England.”

Sure?

Come.

Yes, it's great in England.

I'm going home.

We've been here for a while.

Great party.

Look, dad, about England...

Mom has a new job and she probably can't go with me,

You could go.

It'd be nice, but there is no chance.

You said you want to.

Yes, I say a lot of things...

And then we have a clash with reality.

Theo, you know me.

The judge would have to be crazy to give permission to me.

They won't trust me.

That girl could help.

- The social worker? - Yes.

- Thanks to her we still see each other. - This is different.

This would be permanent. Anyway, I don't know the word in English.

You'll learn. There is still time.

Damn, I almost forgot!

She was mine.

Winner's bag.

I want us to go England together.

Go to bed, it's late.

Finishing up homework.

Hm? Are you sick?

How was the match?

Ok.

No. We lost.

Your team will get better.

Go to sleep.

Good night my dear.

Hi, it's Theo. Is Max here?

Always is.

How do you feel?

Tired.

And Max?

I haven't seen him since the day before yesterday.

But he agreed to see the psychologist.

- What is she saying to you? - Just talking, Max.

Theo, come on!

Ask him to open the window. He'll make a fuss. You know how it goes.

Hey, hey Maxxy...

Damnit, my dinner!

I keep forgetting about this tray.

Leave it, no big deal.

It's smells terrible in here. Open a window.

I don't smell anything.

What are you doing?

I cracked the Switch. I'm trying to start the emulator.

Cool.

It's from the French teacher. She says that remote lessons will not replace...

I read the entire lesson on the Wiki, and she continues to post it.

I have something for you.

Thanks, it's perfect!

Xavier, Sydney, this is...

Bernard.

Do you know that a cockroach can survive a nuclear explosion?

Don't drink it!

Unless you fancy my pee.

What the heck! Piss?

I have to pee somewhere.

- Water or your saliva? - What do you think?

Right, what was I thinking?

I have a question.

- Can you break into an email account? - Depends on whose.

Uses double authentication? Is it on an external server?

What is the system like?

It's not about the FBI, it's about my club.

I want them not to receive e-mails from the Arsenal scout.

A scheme!

Could you send an email to my club from his address?

Easy, spoofing is a piece of cake.

It has to be translated into English.

I speak English non-stop on the net. I have a problem with French.

You're not gonna ask why?

And you don't ask why of me. For our sakes.

Romane!

I don't want to leave, but it's a chance for me.

You don't get anything Fourmi. I am happy for you.

I would also leave if I could.

But I always find out last.

- Who told you? - Not you.

Sit down.

Theo, come with me.

Take your things.

In the future: tell us of your absences in advance.

I keep telling him.

Isn't that right?

- Are you crazy? In the middle of the day? - What's school matter?

Arsenal, son! Arsenal!

What kind of clothes are you wearing?

My wedding jacket.

Let's go! We have to meet her before dinner.

Eight months? The deputy mayor promised to leave in September.

Did you hear what I said?

He's on the waiting list.

Should he stay with the children under the bridge or return them to their abusive father?

How many such cases are there?

You can't take on all the evil of the world. You will burn out.

Signature.

- We have an appointment? - No.

As far as I know.

This is a walk-in service?

Good day.

I will apply to the court for the right to care,

you will support it and I will go with him to England.

Since fate smiled...

Everything depends on fate?

Fate matters.

Can you wait in the corridor?

Behavior also matters.

You were fighting again.

Clearly there was a foul...

- You haven't been coming for a year. Is that also a foul? - I had stuff to do.

What?

Different things.

Finding work...

Mrs. Simonion?

No, it's not allowed. I'll call back.

Did you do something with your hair?

Yes. I...

What were we talking about?

That if you help in court, we...

Do you still live with your aunt?

No. At my great-aunt's.

And work? Nothing new?

There is no work anywhere.

Your wife found work. Because she underwent training.

It's harder for people like me.

I got you a training course. You didn't go.

I wasn't in the right frame-of-mind.

Do you feel strong enough to go with your son to England?

You must take care of yourself first.

If you don't have a job or an apartment,

the judge will not grant you protection. - I'll take care of it.

And you have to quit what makes you not get out of bed,

what makes you not find work and always in a fight.

Yeah, end my bad luck.

Mr. Dourdet?

No, I haven't forgotten about your allowance.

You know quite well what I mean, stop drinking!

What did she say?

I need a apartment and a job to get the right to care for you.

Cool!

I don't know where to start.

Get work.

Then you will have an apartment. And then we will leave.

You're right.

Damn!

I brought biscuits for her. - No! Dad, come on...

You have them.

Thanks.

You must also apply yourself. You need to be trained for Arsenal.

Then train with me. We've done it before.

What?

We are gradually accelerating!

Claude, an English e-mail has arrived!

Take over for me.

Arsenal wrote. Maybe they really chose you?

I sent this e-mail.

I mean, Max did.

I don't believe it. You're hanging with that freak?

He is not a freak. He's just kind of allergic...

To what?

Boys, we're running!

To the world.

First one back gets dessert first!

Will we visit him at Arsenal?

Yes, it's great in England.

They want to take him to the training center.

This guy is going to the Federation meeting now.

He'll talk to you next month.

So our club is getting some recognition?

We will finally find a new sponsor.

We should open this.

I know who else will be happy.

Fired twice, refusal of employment,

failure to make calls...

The factory closed, divorce...

Yes, I had a crisis.

And now?

I'm thriving.

Well, I can't help you right now.

You need to sign up online for a meeting.

But we're meeting now.

A formality - to explain how to make an appointment with an adviser.

Who would be my adviser?

Me.

They're all really something.

Come on, champ.

Give me the bag.

I used to organize championships here. With factory guys.

I remember.

Seriously?

A warm-up quarter.

Then you shoot penalties.

Alright!

Very good.

- Did you see me shoot near the crossbar? - That's what I'm talking about.

What's this?

The fan bar of the future star must look good.

Arsenal Red.

I have something for you.

You must learn the language first. I used it in junior high school.

Thanks. I'm touched.

Another story...

- Finding a job is a problem. - Why do you need a job?

Soon you will have cash flowing like water.

Did I ask you for your opinion?

Did I ask?

Yeah, yeah...

Talk, talk, talk.

Good morning!

- I saw. - Saw...?

The drink.

Wow, a drink and a beer at 3 o'clock? That's bad.

You see? It's not nice to lie.

- I do not lie. - Sure.

Vitamin C is good for me.

Please do not be a clown. You make me look like a liar.

How is that?

I promised my boss that you would stop drinking.

Oh, please.

I won't be a clown any more.

I signed up for a therapist.

Have you considered working in a circus?

That's what everyone expects of me. I don't like it, actually.

I went to your aunt's.

"He's probably at the bar," she said. And you were at the bar.

Aunt's? For what?

I heard you signed the application with the court.

Well, I hurried over.

Mrs. Kargué?

I called the City Property Department and...

A letter with insults? This is a very bad idea.

Wait a minute.

Hey! Stop drinking!

Men and women are two different genders.

You don't learn that in school.

- I was afraid you wouldn't come. - I'm here.

We haven't come here for a long time.

Yeah...

I brought a snack.

Who will I come with here when you go, Fourmi?

Make an ad!

"I'm looking for a boy who doesn't mind heights and likes stupid nicknames."

It will be fine.

Stop! Don't do that!

Why did you do that?

So you will have a souvenir.

- Romane, I... - Shut up.

Stop acting crazy.

I'm not crazy.

Sometimes I am weak, but...

Touch.

I am solid.

I am proud of you, champ.

Fourmi, give me a biscuit.

Don't call me that.

YOU ARE NOT A LIAR!

It's him.

The one with the bag.

It's all because of you.

They learned that you're going to Arsenal,

and suddenly everyone wants to play football -

adults, children.

My son!

Eric's birthday.

This is my son, Theo.

Good day.

Who did you play with today?

It wasn't a match, it was training.

- Didn't Arsenal recruit you? - You're mistaken.

Yes, that's me.

You see?

- Arsenal, the English club? - Yes.

How is that possible?

Your son is good.

I saw him play with my nephew's team.

He scored three goals.

Why didn't you tell me?

Do you want punch, dear?

Punch, dear? No?

Come.

What does this make me look like as a mom?

I learned last.

I was waiting for information.

And?

They'll take me to a training center.

On your vacation?

No. Permanently.

They'll make me a real footballer.

You can't be alone there.

Someone has to come with me.

I can't make it, honey.

I have Eric, a new job...

Dad could.

Great idea!

You won't be a footballer with your dad, just a bartender.

He'll feel better there, mom. Like it used to be.

As always, you don't want to give him a chance.

What? I gave him more than one chance! That's why we split...

Yes, I know, "he never comes! He fell asleep!"

"He left me at a gas station!"

Yes, and if he leaves you in England, who will come for you?

I'm going to call him.

No. You'll just tell him he's useless.

No. I will say that he needs to...

Do not call him!

Ok.

Ok. I won't call.

I have to get back to the guests.

Why didn't anyone from Arsenal call me?

- I don't know. - I don't know why either, but I'm going to find out!

It's Theo.

Come in. Fast!

No! It's my room!

- Calm down. It's for your own good.

I have new blinds for you!

- Explain to him. He listens to you. - What's happening?

Mr. Vila came to fix the blinds.

- Let go of me! Theo! - It's only half an hour.

Nothing's going to happen.

Max! It's been years! How are you?

I have to go.

For now.

When you find the fourth season of These Zombies, send it to me.

It will be fine.

Breathe.

Trees, air...

some exhaust...

What did you come for?

To give psychological help.

And to give you a letter.

Try to use email. A great invention.

I don't trust it.

Some people hack into it.

Nice to see you out.

A drop.

It's raining.

Do you see how much is going on outside?

I hope he convinces her to let you go.

Just think, Arsenal! Madness!

Did you forget...?

Damn, I forgot...

A new email from the English has arrived!

The scout was right, you are too small.

It's a complex right next to the stadium.

There are classes and everything that boys need.

In the attachment they sent the documents and the contract proposal.

Attached photos. Max is great.

What are you doing up there? Go practice.

An email came from Arsenal.

Wait!

Isn't it easier to ask them for a meeting?

Hi Chloé.

- I hope you didn't drink. - I don't drink anymore.

They didn't tell you?

Oh, I came to tell them.

The English wrote.

And what?

They're preparing a contract for him.

How much do they propose?

Yeah. Of course.

That's what this is? So you can make money off my child.

Me?

I only want this for the money?

Let's work as a team.

God damn!

What happened?

Dad!

Laurent, listen to me!

Shit!

They should recruit your mom.

Don't be angry. I'm sorry, I didn't mean it.

I just don't know what you're thinking about all this.

Alright, Theo?

And mom makes him angry, I know!

He's gonna freak. He could start drinking again.

Will start drinking again. He won't change. Stop dreaming.

We've experienced worse things.

Hand me that.

Let's set up a club: S.O.S. Parents-in-Distress

Mom again.

A few more times and I'll go crazy. Answer.

Can I stay the night?

- Am I interrupting? - Not at all, Theo. I have a break.

I wanted to tell you, Dad stopped drinking.

- Do you think it will last? - Yes. England motivates him.

But we need your help.

The judge will first consider whether you should go there with your mother.

I don't get along with her boyfriend.

He pokes fun at me.

Poking fun?

Just for a joke, he cracked an egg on my head.

What?

That's not poking fun!

Please don't tell mom.

I just want to go with dad.

You can trust him, you'll see.

Crunchiness, firmness and taste are controlled beforehand.

This is where the key stage takes place: packaging.

You will eliminate flawed apples, for example, battered ones.

I know how to find those.

Are they inedible?

No. But they would disappoint the customers.

I'll tell you a secret.

I prefer the battered ones,

The more they went through, the sweeter they are.

But your goal is zero flaws.

Thank you.

I don't know anyone in the circus.

I helped her brother once.

Now, it's time to work.

I'll go.

Claude wants to see you.

Look how much they want you. They sent presents.

Cool! A mug!

Kind people.

Thank you, Theo.

Chill out, that's how it's done.

I read the Juventus trainer blog.

- You couldn't tell me? - It's a surprise,

you were supposed to be surprised. You were not?

- I was. - Exactly.

- Where did you get the money? - I used Amazon vouchers.

I will send some scarves in a week.

Nice, no?

What is this?

Their recruitment staff. I hacked the addresses.

I even have their wives' names - in case...

In case, what?

- Don't panic. - I'm panicked! You're sick!

I'm sick? Me?

I'm the one lying to everyone that Arsenal recruited me?

I'm just helping you.

That's not the point. Stop helping me, Max.

Thanks for everything, but stop it.

Seriously?

Seriously. Will you stop?

As you wish.

You're gonna be screwed.

Dad?

On Wednesday?

A nice surprise?

I'll write it down.

It's there! I'll open it.

Dear sir, you may enter.

- And? - What is it?

My apartment. I earned money.

Lounge, sofa bed,

storeroom.

A glass table.

Kitchen. And there... I'll show you.

Your room.

Like?

Cool.

It's not the Ritz, but it'll do.

How did you find it?

My friend Bantana is a football fan.

When he found out about Arsenal, he gave me a great price.

It's nice to have you here.

- Something is burning. - Oops!

You cooking?

Gotta start sometime.

- Already? - Who is this?

I invited my caseworker to look at the apartment.

Let her see that I got a grip on myself.

No, Dad! She won't be happy to see me.

This is not our day together. She'll think I'm staying here.

You think?

We must follow the rules.

And what now?

Sorry for the decor.

Just beginning.

Like my current life.

It will be Theo's room, as long as the judge...

Please.

Is it for me?

A gift for a new apartment.

I had a plant when I was a kid...

My mother was happy to see me care for it.

But it turned out to be marijuana, it's was a problem.

Something...?

I made an oops.

Did you mean to invite me to dinner? - No.

Maybe yes. Do you fancy...

I'm working.

You're using that?

- Damn, I'm sorry. - Please, don't pull it out anymore!

Rewind. I'm stupid.

It should be possible to rewind your own life...

Again and again. Erasing some errors...

I have a few dozen.

What would you change? Not your hairstyle?

That I was more useful at my work.

Are you kidding me?

I feel powerless all the time.

Obstacles... No funds...

Mrs. Langlade?

I have not forgotten, just chasing time today like crazy.

Like crazy.

I'll call you back in a moment.

See you soon.

I have to go.

You should slow down.

You talk like my boss.

"You care too much. You mustn't cross certain limits.”

Going crazy, is that the limit?

It is.

Wake up, son.

- Practice's at ten. - The trainer called.

We're talking to Arsenal over Skype.

We are leaving in 10 minutes.

Ok Theo?

There is nothing to stress about.

It's good to discuss his future together.

They couldn't come here for once?

British punctuality.

This is Theo.

- Leave it. - Can you hear me?

"Sorry, they have a technical problem."

Call postponed.

Next time we meet them in person. No more games.

Sorry, they were still writing to meet him. I had to think of something.

You didn't warn me.

Because you told me to stop.

But you didn't stop.

I haven't had so much fun for a long time.

I almost pee'd myself.

You could have taken my bottle.

Yes, I'll be screwed. So...

I wrote an e-mail as Arsenal that they don't actually want me.

Should I send it right away?

No. I will tell you when.

I still need some time.

If it doesn't work out with Arsenal,

will we keep coming here? Practicing together?

Don't be afraid, it will work out.

Come practice.

Come on.

She was looking for confirmation that I was a bad mother.

Do you allow your subordinates such behavior?

Please call me!

What happened?

- Your father said something again. - To who?

The social worker.

You are smoking again?

She comes to check up,

and suggests you have a problem with Eric.

She asked for eggs. Eggs?

I didn't like her from the beginning.

It's because of me.

I lied so they would let me go with dad.

I said you broke my an egg on my head.

Are you crazy?

Dad's not the same, he's trying.

This is not the point. You can't make up lies like that.

I'm sorry.

He had no bad intentions. Right?

You always pretend that nothing happened.

This is serious.

You don't like me, I know. And I understand that this is difficult for you.

Just don't take me for an idiot.

You don't have to like me.

But don't talk lies about me.

You will call her, explain and apologize.

Understood?

Understood?

- What is it? - Pear-chocolate cake.

Thanks.

Laurent, father of our little prodigy. Our sponsor, Mr. Riffault.

In a week and a half your shirts will be in the shopping center.

Just in time for the final of the championship.

Which you can win.

If we beat Lille. We are two points behind.

It's nice that you came.

This one is special.

Have you thought about...

I've talked with people.

Do you know how many boys become professionals after training?

Five, ten percent.

The rest are let down, disappointed.

He will study schoolwork as well.

This is a ruthless world.

Our boy can't handle it?

Is that what you want for him?

I want him to regret nothing.

I need more time.

I'm scared too.

That I can't cope.

I've been failing for years.

But I have to make it. And I will.

Will you let me take him to the Parade of Giants?

He can take friends.

That's what fathers do.

Well, I have to be amazing.

We can stay a bit more?

Yes, I have my phone.

I'd like to have a Coke.

Be right back.

Sir!

I wanted to thank you.

I am the father of Theo, who you took to Arsenal.

Not you, the Englishman.

The man you translated for.

Theo.

My son.

Yes, I remember.

You have brought us happiness.

I took up English.

I don't speak like you yet, but...

Do I have a good accent?

I think there was a mistake. The scout didn't want your son.

Pardon?

He didn't recruit him.

Now this.

You are alone?

Where's your trophy?

Your future source of income?

"My son!”

All hail!

Shut up, ass.

- What? - Yes, I'm talking to you.

- Oh, yeah? - Close your mouth.

Dad!

Is this your father? Jump in.

We'll go back by bus.

All right?

Yes.

Come.

Are we training tomorrow?

Sleep well.

Bye.

Not tomorrow.

You'd better do homework, study.

I thought school wasn't important.

It's important.

If it doesn't work out with Arsenal...

They can change their mind.

It's fun to dream, but you never know.

Don't you think?

Go.

See you at the match on Saturday.

This time we will massacre Lille.

This is your championship.

Bye.

Shit.

Where did you go?

I couldn't get through yesterday. How is your dad?

He drank.

He was fighting, but he's fine.

I told you about him.

- It's not his fault. - So whose?

What?

Arsenal...

They didn't recruit me.

It was a lie.

Max helped him lie about it to everyone.

Theo did it for his father.

You talk out your ass!

Thanks for the help.

Wait!

Did you want to help your father by lying to him?

You are not responsible for the whole world!

For father, team, buddies and who else?

Mrs. Grosjean also drinks. Do you want to save everyone from their fate?

I knew you'd react like this. That's why I didn't tell you.

I told you your father couldn't do it.

- Lay off him!

Not every father is a bastard like yours!

Wait!

Are you...

I know what you're gonna say.

Everyone is talking about Theo's scheme.

But... he really loves you.

All in all it's for the best.

I couldn't go anyway.

I fought.

They talk about that too?

You'll be fighting this time to get better.

Fighting is my specialty.

Let this all be useful to you.

You can go to therapy.

Hang on...

Are you transferring?

I had a terribly serious conversation with my boss.

After your ex-wife's complaint, and Theo's lie...

Damn...

I can talk to your boss.

No, don't! I resigned.

It's nothing.

I've been getting job offers for a long time.

Theo gave me inspiration.

I have no words for you! You will stand before a disciplinary commission,

- We don't have one. - It will happen!

Go workout with the team.

And focus before the Saturday match. You will be needed.

Is this supposed to be a sport?

In confectionery, at least...

We are stupid!

What will I tell the sponsor?

"Life can be cruel.

We can only pass the ball

and give the sun room to shine -

in the hope that it shines for everyone."

Eric Cantona.

Not now, Claude.

- He wanted to shine for his father. - Father? I don't want to see him again!

This mess is his fault.

Open up!

You have to leave sometime, love.

Where is he?

Theo?

He's not here.

His father doesn't know where he is either.

I'll let you know.

He let us down.

Raw deal. Give me a biscuit!

I know who to ask.

- I'm sorry, I... - I don't have anything to drink.

Is he at your place?

Who? Fourmi? He should be at the match.

Fourmi?

Theo.

He's not at the match.

Maybe he doesn't want to be.

If he doesn't play, he'll always regret it.

You don't even know where to look for him?

I have to get back into shape.

Will you train me?

It's nice here, Fourmi.

Don't call me that.

She found the right nickname for you.

Do you know what fire ants do?

When water floods the anthill, they cling to each other. Like a raft.

So they don't drown.

They can drift like this for months.

In solidarity.

You watch too many nature shows.

No other insect has this sense of community.

Everything for the good of the group.

This nickname fits you perfectly.

That's what fathers say.

Don't you start.

- Let's go. - It's too late, they've left.

We won't reach Lille with your Vespa.

We'll find a car.

Get ahead of him.

We are already doing 110.

Hurry! They are in the locker room on the left.

There is no entry for him.

He doesn't enter. He's a brawler.

Do not touch me.

- His son is playing. - Those are my orders.

This is a high pressure game! We play like AC Milan with Barcelona:

Cross passes! Strong balls over the defense line!

I want to play. And that's not a lie.

Get ready.

- Oui!!!

- Heads or tails, pure luck. - We'll win anyway.

What is the Arsenal recruiter doing here?

Where are you?

On a pitch nearby.

- It's starting. - Will you do commentary for me?

You know I don't know what's happening.

Give me to his friend.

He wants to talk...

He scored a goal!

Come on!

Do not give up!

Was it a foul?

We have a free kick.

How much time is left?

About a minute. If he doesn't score, the other team will win.

Goal! Fourmi scored a goal!

There are no such emotions in confectionery.

You were great.

Someone to speak with you.

Bravo. A great match.

You don't give up.

Your friend wrote to him that you are also good at strategy.

So, do you think you've grown up?

Shall we? See what time it is.

- Can't be late for the plane...

Take a chocolate roll. There's chocolate inside.

- We do not have time. - It's my treat.

Don't make that face. This is a great opportunity.

Even mom understands now.

Soon the whole world will hear about you.

You've grown up lately.

Me too.

I agreed to let your mother go.

I made a wise decision for the first time.

I am still a few centimeters short.

You lock the door?

Here they are. And on time.

Wait.

You won't go there with a shabby bag.

A beauty.

Thanks dad.

Will you pass it on to Romane?

She doesn't really want to see me. She is sad that I am leaving.

I can understand that.

I will miss you!

It's great in England!

Good morning, my big ant (Fourmi).

I know you don't like that nickname.

Ready for the first match in the colors of Arsenal?

I think about you all the time.

I want to tell you something important.

Don't worry about me anymore.

I can handle myself.

Now you can concentrate on yourself.

And your life.

And if while you're playing,

you ever get homesick,

you have a bed,

here at home.

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