[Global Times comprehensive report] In the last round of this season's Bundesliga match on the 18th, legendary football star Royce, who has played for Dortmund for 12 years, welcomed his home farewell. In the end, Dortmund defeated Darmstadt 4-0. Royce ended the curtain with one shot and one pass. He also invited more than 80000 fans to drink beer.

German Bild said that in addition to flowers and portrait posters, Dortmund Club presented Royce with a watch before kick-off, and fans in the south stand pulled out giant banners to bless the legend. Royce prepared gifts for all the fans - he left a note on the cash register of the home snack bar, "Farewell to beer is mine". According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Royce will pay for the beer that the fans drink at the scene. He hopes to take this opportunity to thank the fans for their love for him for many years. "These (inviting fans to drink) are all planned in advance," Royce said passionately. "This is my last time to play in Dortmund. I really appreciate the love that the fans have shown me over the years. I hope I can give something back."

Royce, 34, joined the Dortmund youth training at the age of 6. He played in the first team for 12 years, played 427 times, scored 170 goals and won four championships. Dortmund will compete with Real Madrid for the Champions League final on June 2, Beijing time. Royce confidently looked forward to the final: "In the next few days, we must be more firmly convinced that we can make history." (Ke Xin)